"Zelenskyy and Macron Discuss Black Sea Grain Corridor Ahead of Putin-Erdogan Summit"

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discusses the functioning of the Black Sea grain corridor with French President Macron, aiming to ensure the safety of navigation after Russia's withdrawal from the cereal exports agreement. Ahead of a meeting between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan, Russian forces launch a drone attack on a Ukrainian port in the Odessa region. The attack is seen as an attempt to provoke a food crisis and hunger globally. Meanwhile, former Russian President Medvedev claims that Russia has recruited around 280,000 soldiers since the beginning of the year. The Ukrainian Air Force reports shooting down 22 Russian drones in the Odessa region. Russia has been appealing to citizens of neighboring countries, such as Armenia and Kazakhstan, to fight in Ukraine, offering financial incentives and fast-track citizenship.