Reports suggest Russian troops are disposing of their fallen by burning bodies in pits and mobile crematoriums to hide casualties and obscure the true human cost of the war. | empr.media

With Russia’s war economy resilient despite existing sanctions, experts outline how deeper energy, financial, maritime and enforcement measures — plus unified global action — could tighten the economic squeeze. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggests Jerusalem could serve as a neutral, symbolic venue for high-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, citing Israel’s mediation role.

A Russian shell struck a residential apartment building in Kyiv, causing fire and damage to civilian homes as attacks on the Ukrainian capital continue amid rising tensions and frontline bombardments.

In occupied Melitopol, the Russia-installed mayor urges locals to “adapt to the new reality” and accept changes under Russian control after Ukraine’s legitimate mayor was detained by occupying forces. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}