18:41 (15:41)⇢Soldiers swap continues
⌨Russian outlets report another prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, with multiple state sources confirming the operation returned Russian soldiers from Ukrainian captivity (NTV, RT, Kommersant, RBC). Putin participated in a plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Union, with coverage emphasizing regional integration efforts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Moscow Times reflects on the Wagner mutiny's second anniversary, featuring eyewitness accounts describing it as "a turning point that never happened." Russian media frames NATO discussions as acknowledgment that "Putin awakened the giant," suggesting Western military preparations validate Russian strength (RIA Novosti). Medvedev declared Russian forces will prevent Ukrainian troops from returning to Kursk region (TASS). Israel set conditions for destroying Iran's supreme leader, continuing Middle Eastern tensions (Lenta). The MS-21 aircraft with Russian-made systems began certification trials, highlighting domestic aviation development (Vesti).