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Ukrainian forces are bracing for renewed Russian ground assaults in eastern Ukraine, with heavy fighting reported in Bakhmut and surrounding regions. The Ukrainian military reports successfully resisting attacks in multiple areas, including Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk, as tensions mount ahead of the first anniversary of the invasion.

The European Union and G7 allies have banned Russian diesel and refined oil products, aiming to reduce Moscow's energy income without disrupting global markets. The move targets Russia's military funding while preserving diesel supplies for critical economic sectors like transportation and agriculture.

European Union representatives arrived in Kyiv as rescue workers searched through debris from a Russian missile attack on an apartment complex in Kramatorsk, marking nearly a year since the invasion began. The attack resulted in at least three deaths and around 20 injuries.

NATO will send three AWACS surveillance aircraft to Romania next week to conduct reconnaissance and monitor Russian military movements. The planes, capable of detecting aircraft hundreds of kilometers away, will be stationed near Bucharest as part of the alliance's defensive strategy.

The European Union is considering substantial subsidies to compete with US green technology investments, but smaller member states like Sweden warn that larger countries like Germany and France might disproportionately benefit, potentially threatening the EU's single market principles.

The European Union has agreed on a new round of sanctions targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, with plans to finalize the package through diplomatic channels and increase economic pressure.

The European Union is proposing travel bans and asset freezes on over 200 Russian politicians and military officers. The European Commission's recommendations target political parties, regional governors, and government ministers involved in actions against Ukraine.

President Joe Biden authorized $800 million in military aid to Ukraine, including helicopters, artillery, armored vehicles, and defense equipment against potential chemical, biological, and nuclear threats in anticipation of a new Russian assault.

Finland and Sweden are moving closer to NATO membership following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With growing public support, both countries are reviewing their traditionally non-aligned military stance, potentially reshaping regional security dynamics.

Standard & Poor's has downgraded Russia's credit rating to "selective default" after Russia attempted to pay foreign bond payments in rubles instead of dollars. The agency believes sanctions will further impede Russia's ability to meet its international debt obligations, increasing the likelihood of a historic default on external loans.