A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2612, narrowly approached Finland’s X36 satellite, raising concerns among experts over increasing aggression towards Western satellites.

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine will convene in Abu Dhabi for peace talks mediated by the United States, following claims from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukrainian forces have strengthened their negotiating position. US officials noted both sides have shown flexibility regarding territorial exchanges, though security guarantees remain a central topic.