Efforts to end the war have stalled for months despite ongoing diplomacy and security coordination.

Russia summoned Germany’s ambassador over cyberattacks, as Western allies pursue a broader cyber and information deterrence stance, with ongoing sanctions and countermeasures.

Germany and Russia escalated diplomatic tensions over cyber operations, with reciprocal sanctions and public condemnations shaping the cyber warfare backdrop in Brussels and Paris.

Berlin and Moscow intensified their exchanges amid cyber-related strains, reflecting wider disputes over arms cooperation and Western responses to cyber threats.

Tusk warned of prolonged conflict, suggesting Russia could keep the war going through the winter under President Putin and that a swift peace remains unlikely.

Poland will host and lead a multinational ‘Coalition of the Willing’ drill this autumn, with participation from France and the United Kingdom, aimed at preparing security guarantees for Ukraine and the region once a peace deal with Russia is in place.

The exercises are designed to ensure concrete security guarantees for Ukraine and its neighbors and are intended to deter aggression while a peace process remains stalled.

The plan envisions a Europe-led, multinational force with broad participation and support from the United States, reinforcing deterrence and regional security ahead of any ceasefire.

Ukraine attacked a refinery in Bashkortostan near the Ural mountains, causing fires but no casualties, signaling ongoing strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

The Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk suffered heavy damage to storage and handling facilities from Russian missiles and drones, with unclear timelines for recovery.

Ukraine reports new strikes on Russian oil facilities and port infrastructure, including depots and loading terminals, amid broader pressure on Russia’s energy network.

EU ministers failed to reach agreement on a large new sanctions package against Russia, though convergence was near, with talks focusing on finance, energy, and oil-price cap measures.