- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of terrorising citizens following attacks on schools, a market, and a residential building in Kharkiv that left 15 people injured.
- Zelensky stated that Russia has no legitimate military objective for these targets, calling the strikes a deliberate attempt to inflict harm and break Ukrainian society.
- The Ukrainian president questioned Moscow's claims to American negotiators regarding de-escalation, arguing the continued wave of terror demonstrates otherwise.
- Germany has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt a dangerous path of escalation against NATO nations and negotiate a peaceful end to the war.
- A meeting between German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly resulted in no meaningful breakthrough.
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