Russian Forces Advance Across Multiple Ukraine Fronts Amid Ongoing Fighting

Russian forces have made advances in multiple regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhia, with ongoing fighting near key settlements such as Novoselivka and Vovchansk. Ukrainian forces have been actively resisting Russian attempts to cross the Vovcha River in northern Kharkiv Oblast, using drones to counter Russian infantry infiltration efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with European leaders in Paris to discuss security guarantees amid concerns of a large-scale Russian offensive targeting the strategic town of Pokrovsk in the Donbas region. Germany and France are preparing proposals to strengthen Ukraine's defenses, including increasing air defense capabilities and providing infantry equipment, while discussions also consider monitoring a potential ceasefire with possible German and US involvement. The situation remains tense, with continuous Russian attacks and Ukrainian efforts to hold their positions across the contested front lines.