"Updates on the Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Military Arsenal and Secret Peace Missions"

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group warns of a potential tragedy for Russia in an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive, while the Vatican is involved in a peace mission to end the conflict. The Russian army replaces its highest-ranking general in charge of logistics, and Ukraine claims to hold parts of the embattled city of Bakhmut. The UK Ministry of Defence reports that Russian commanders are using increasingly draconian measures to enforce discipline, and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has a meaningful conversation with French President Macron. Funerals are held for the 23 people killed in a missile attack on an apartment building in Uman.