Russian media focused on North Korea's pledge to support Russia's "sacred war" in Ukraine, as stated by DPRK's Foreign Minister during talks with Lavrov in Moscow. This development aligns with previous reports of growing Russia-DPRK cooperation. Simultaneously, Trump's claims about destroying Nord Stream 2 and separating Russia from China were met with skepticism in the Kremlin. The Russian military reported advances in Donetsk, while Ukrainian drones targeted several Russian regions, including an attack on a residential building in Bryansk. Later in the day, reports emerged of new suspects in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack investigation. The government also announced new regulations for cryptocurrency mining, reflecting ongoing efforts to control the digital economy.