Russian forces claimed full control over Kupyansk, a key logistical hub, with Valery Gerasimov and Sergey Kuzovlev informing Vladimir Putin that the "liberation" was complete.Ukraine’s General Staff denies the city has fallen and states that fighting continues in Kupyansk and other contested cities like Pokrovsk and Volchansk despite Russian claims of advances.Vladimir Putin confirmed receiving a 28-point US peace plan discussed with Donald Trump and warned that if peace is not reached, Russia will continue to seize territory, asserting that the offensive war in Ukraine is progressing well for Russia.