Russian forces captured Klyugakovka in Kharkiv region, closing Ukrainian access to the right bank of the Oskol River. Overnight drone attacks on Russian regions, including Kursk, were reported. Kadyrov claimed a retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian General Staff building in Kyiv, framing it as revenge for an attack on a Chechen special forces university. Reports of secret negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to halt energy infrastructure attacks were denied by the Kremlin. The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on individuals linked to Russia's defense industry. Zelensky accused the White House of leaking a secret part of his "victory plan" regarding Tomahawk missiles. Slovak Prime Minister Fico expressed willingness to meet Putin and attend the May 9 celebrations in Moscow.