The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that Russian forces had taken control of Zhelannoye Pervoye settlement in the Donetsk region.
In the past day, various Russian army groups killed and injured Ukrainian military personnel, destroyed Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles, ammunition depots and other equipment and facilities, the ministry said.
Russian forces repelled Ukrainian attacks from multiple settlements in the Kursk region. Russian tactical aviation and missile forces targeted several Ukrainian military units in Sumy Oblast.
Also on Saturday, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a report, stating that there were 83 battles in the frontline areas that day. The frontline situation remained complex and tense, especially in the directions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
Ukrainian forces continued to resist the Russian advance and disrupt their attack plans, said the report. In the direction of Pokrovsk, Russian forces launched 23 attacks, while in the direction of Kurakhove, they launched 27 attacks.
And the border areas of Sumy Oblast continued to be shelled by Russian forces.
Russia, Ukraine update battle reports
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig, the outgoing Sudanese ambassador to China and the newly appointed foreign minister of Sudan, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated Siddig on his assumption of office as Sudanese foreign minister, and expressed appreciation for his contributions to promoting the development of China-Sudan relations during his tenure as ambassador to China.
Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between China and Sudan, Wang called on both sides to implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, promote continuous fruitful results in the bilateral relations, and bring benefits to the two peoples.
China supports Sudan firmly in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and supports Sudan in achieving peace, stability and development at an early date, said Wang, adding that China will continue to provide humanitarian assistance within its own capacity.
Siddig said that Sudan regards China as its most important partner and a trustworthy friend, prioritizes cooperation with China, and will continue to support China firmly in safeguarding its core interests.
As the new foreign minister, he will continue to spare no effort to promote the development of the Sudan-China strategic partnership, and will work collaboratively to implement a series of important global initiatives proposed by China.
Chinese FM meets with new Sudanese counterpart