Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine. President Putin and President Lukashenko meet and confirm cooperation in military industry.

Ukraine's Security Service is investigating high-ranking Defense Ministry officials on suspicion of embezzlement. Western countries, which continue to provide military support, are also calling for stronger countermeasures in Ukraine.. The Security Bureau signed a contract with a military company to procure 100,000 shells in August 2022, and although the entire price was paid in advance, not a single shell has been delivered.