"Russia Captures Frontline Village of Orlivka in Eastern Ukraine"

Russia claims to have captured the village of Orlivka in eastern Ukraine, following its recent capture of Avdiivka, while the US pledges support for Ukraine and Germany announces a €500 million aid package. The French military's potential involvement in Ukraine is met with warnings from Russia, and the French army asserts its readiness for tough engagements. Meanwhile, President Putin calls for the punishment of pro-Ukrainian Russian fighters, and Russia's Belgorod region plans to evacuate 9,000 children due to increased shelling from Ukraine. Additionally, Russia appoints Admiral Alexander Moiseev as the acting head of its Navy.