Ukraine Liberates 26 Villages, Strikes Novorossiysk & Sends New Peace Proposals

Ukraine reports the liberation of 26 villages as fighting remains intense near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka. Kyiv also carries out a major operation against Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base and sends new proposals to the United States on ending the war. Plus: grain exports slow, the Economic Security Bureau changes its leadership, possible new rules for university entrance tests, international support for Ukraine, and the latest weather updates.