Ukraine Wants Poland To Lift Grain Ban, Russia Hits Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv Tags Bacardi “War Sponsor”

A Russian missile struck Zaporizhzhia, killing a civilian and injuring 16. The strike damaged the Reikartz Hotel, previously frequented by United Nations staff. Moscow alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian territories. Kyiv's National Corruption Prevention Agency (NACP) labelled Bacardi an "international sponsor of war" after the leading alcohol brand reportedly continued trading and recruiting in Russia despite previously claiming a halt to Russian exports. Ukraine urged Poland to lift its grain ban. The EU had permitted several Central European countries to ban Ukrainian grain imports earlier, but Ukraine insists on keeping grain out of political disputes, stressing unity against their common adversary, Russia.