Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine, with deadly consequences.

Russia carried out missile attacks on Ukrainian military sites, resulting in casualties and condemnation from the US ambassador to Kyiv. The head of the Wagner Group has appealed for increased ammunition shipments to his troops fighting in Bakhmut, Ukraine. Ukraine's ground forces have launched a counterattack in some parts of the ruined city. Pope Francis has disclosed the Vatican's involvement in a secret peace mission to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian grain exports have increased significantly compared to last year when all the country's Black Sea ports were blocked due to Russia's invasion. Ukrainian players have decided not to participate in the World Judo Championships in Qatar following the International Judo Federation's decision to readmit Russians and Belarusians as neutrals.