"Russia-Ukraine Updates: Ammo Shortages and Waning Western Interest Impact Military Operations"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has no interest in fighting NATO and instead wants to develop relations with the military alliance. The EU is set to pass a 12th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian diamonds and aluminum, as well as tightening the price cap on Russian oil. The U.S. Treasury department's draft report finds that Putin's war in Ukraine is putting considerable strain on Russia's economy. Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić declared victory in the snap parliamentary election, and the Kremlin welcomed the result, hoping for further strengthening of friendship between the countries. Ukraine's Kherson region was bombarded by shelling, resulting in one civilian death. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a visit to China.