Blasts in Russian Cities As Two Missiles Downed, Kim Flaunts Putin Portraits, Ukraine's Pincer Plan?

Russian troops reportedly fear being caught in a pincer movement as Ukrainian forces advance on a village in the Donetsk region. Russia fears its forces will not be able to hold the settlement of Urozhaine after they were forced to surrender in nearby Staromaiorske. Many injured in an explosion near a cafe in the Russian city of Taganrog, about 40 km from the border with Ukraine. Another explosion was reported at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Samara. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin reiterated that Moscow is ready for negotiations with Ukraine, but Kyiv is refusing to talk.