09:12 (06:12)⇢Azovstal Defenders Return From Russian Captivity
⌨The newspapers report on over half of the Azovstal defenders being released from Russian captivity (Pravda), marking progress in prisoner exchanges. Trump escalated his criticism of Putin, stating he is "playing with fire" (Radio Svoboda), while the US and Germany threatened new sanctions against Russia (UNIAN). Heavy fighting continues with Ukrainian forces repelling 54 Russian assaults on the Pokrovsk front alone, with 205 total clashes across all front lines in the past 24 hours (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). A memorial piece honors fallen fighter Iryna Tsybukh, marking one year since her death in Kharkiv region (LB.ua). The Kyiv Post highlights US congressional warnings about growing coordination between Russia, Iran, and China as a unified threat.