The governor of Belgorod reports two women killed as a result of enemy shelling. The "Legion of Free Russia" is fighting on the Ukrainian side and claims that the two victims were hit by shells from the Russian army.
China: Russia and Ukraine keep the door open for peace negotiations. London sees Moscow in a dilemma over whether to strengthen borders or expand the front line in occupied Ukraine. And: NATO does not want to supply weapons to Ukraine over the latest air force exercise over Germany.