Summary of major events on day 1106 of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Conflict Update

• Energy infrastructure in the Odesa region of southern Ukraine was targeted by Russian forces, marking the fourth such attack in the region within two weeks, as reported by DTEK, a local energy company.
• The attacks led to disruptions in power, water, and heat supplies across “critical infrastructure” in the Black Sea area. Tragically, a 77-year-old man died from shrapnel injuries, and a 55-year-old was killed in Kherson, according to regional governors.
• Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 115 of 181 Russian drones in a nighttime assault, while 55 more drones failed to reach their objectives, leaving the status of 11 drones unreported.
• According to Russian news outlets, Moscow’s Defence Ministry claimed control over the village of Pryvilne in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

• Scott Rhys Anderson, a UK national, has been sentenced to 19 years for a “terrorist act” and mercenary activities while with Ukrainian forces.
• A Kremlin missile strike killed two and wounded 28 in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, according to regional Governor Serhiy Lysak.

International Relations & Diplomacy

• Sophie Primas, speaking for the French government, indicated that Europe and France are working to reestablish ties with Ukraine to foster a “lasting and strong peace” in Kyiv.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov viewed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s letter to ex-US President Donald Trump as a “generally positive” signal toward negotiations, while expressing skepticism about the feasibility due to a 2022 presidential decree against negotiations with Russia.
• Russia has reportedly finished issuing Russian passports to Ukrainian citizens in occupied territories, with Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev stating 3.5 million have been naturalized. Ukraine describes this effort as an illicit effort to erase the Ukrainian identity of the region.
• The Financial Times reported that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv, which could limit Ukraine’s military capability to target Russian forces.

• CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed Trump halted intelligence cooperation but expects this stoppage to be lifted, stating the US will continue its support for Ukraine.
• White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mentioned Trump might reconsider aid if peace talks occur and “confidence-building measures” are in place.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated lasting peace is attainable with US leadership and joint efforts.
• Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak spoke with Waltz and the two discussed advancing peace efforts, security matters, and coordinated positions, setting the stage for future talks with US officials.
• French President Emmanuel Macron proposed that European military forces could be deployed to Kyiv after a peace agreement to ensure compliance, and announced a meeting of European chiefs of staff to discuss support for Ukraine post-peace deal.
• The Netherlands committed $3.8 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2026, with the potential to advance funds to 2025 if needed, as announced by Prime Minister Dick Schoof.