War Crime Arrest in Kharkiv, Zelensky in London

Ukrainian authorities arrested a 36-year-old Russian soldier accused of executing five Ukrainian troops and a civilian in Kharkiv region, a war crimes case prosecutors confirmed as the day's gravest event. Diplomacy otherwise centered on Zelensky's London visit and friction with Washington. He met King Charles III, stressing allies must grasp the brutal reality of Russian aggression, while pushing back on Trump: rejecting the idea Ukraine needs new leadership, insisting any future president would keep defending the country rather than deal with Putin, and saying Trump's deals with Putin make him look weak internationally. In Brussels, Hungary's PM Peter Magyar confirmed a first meeting with Zelensky set for Friday, though Kyiv's foreign minister Sybiga said time and venue still need coordinating. The EU said it has given Ukraine 228 billion euros in aid since 2022. Russia's deputy PM Novak claimed Ukrainian strikes hit refineries in Saratov and Ryazan, which Kyiv dismissed as disinformation, while former minister Fedorov said Starlink is being partially restored for Ukrainian drones flying up to 160 km/h after Musk's restrictions. Elsewhere, Marine Le Pen vowed to slash the EU budget and block Ukraine funding if elected French president. Student protests entered a second day in Albania, and in Congo, ex-president Kabila's alliance with M23 rebels set up confrontation with President Tshisekedi.