Overview
- In a Sky News interview, the Ukrainian president said the war has left him with little time for his children.
- Zelenskyy framed the tradeoff as a conscious choice, stating, "My choice is Ukraine."
- The conflict with Russia has stretched beyond four years, shaping public and private life across the country.
- German reports noted that the 2026 Ewald-von-Kleist Prize is being awarded to the Ukrainian people, signaling international recognition.
- Regional officials reported at least four civilians killed and four injured in Russia's latest attacks on Sumy, with more than 100 strikes across 30 settlements damaging civilian infrastructure.