20:41 (17:41)⇢Zelensky's Aide Steps Down
⌨Russian media is primarily focused on the dismissal of Ukrainian presidential aide Yermak, with various outlets speculating on its implications for Ukraine's leadership and stability (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, RBC.ru, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, RT (Russia Today), Svoboda.org, Vesti). Concurrently, several sources report on Putin signing amendments to the tax code, including a VAT increase (Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times (English), The Moscow Times).