Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue fighting in Ukraine if a peace deal remains out of reach, striking a defiant tone ahead of a critical meeting of Kyiv's allies in Paris. This comes as fighting intensifies, with Russia launching over 500 drones and missiles overnight.

• Russia launched more than 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing 9 civilians in Kostiantynivka.
• Putin stated his forces are advancing on "all fronts" and emphasized that Moscow seeks international recognition of its annexation of five Ukrainian regions.
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga criticized Russia's "old ultimatums" and called for "severe new sanctions" against the "Russian war machine."