The head of state reportedly directed the Federal Customs Service to sign the agreement on behalf of the Russian Federation. This action is contingent upon the finalization of an accord with the South Ossetian side.

An entrepreneur responded to reports stating that U.S. President Donald Trump characterized a diesel deal with Russia as a sound decision. The entrepreneur's comments addressed these claims regarding the U.S. administration's stance on the agreement.

A Russian soldier alleged that a prisoner, who the soldier described as booby-trapped, along with two Ukrainian troops, approached a Russian dugout and attempted to persuade the occupants to surrender. These claims remain unverified.

According to Russian military claims, Ukrainian forces suffered the loss of over 55 personnel, one motor vehicle, and five ground robotic platforms within an encirclement zone over the past 24 hours. These figures are based on unilateral statements from the warring party and have not been independently verified.