US State Department assesses Ukraine is winning war as Belarusian transponders cease operation

The US State Department assesses that Ukraine is currently in a position where it is "winning the war," according to Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeremy Levin. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that transponders in Belarus, previously used to guide Russian attacks, ceased operation on June 22, though their physical removal remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the State Bureau of Investigation has initiated proceedings following allegations of torture within the "Skelya" assault regiment. Ukrainian forces also reportedly targeted several sites in Russian-occupied Crimea, including an electrical substation. Separately, media outlets continue to report that former US President Donald Trump has privately encouraged President Zelenskyy to adopt a more assertive approach towards Russia, reportedly influenced by recent Ukrainian military achievements.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда