Daily brief
A gas explosion in a Russian region has injured six people, according to local reports.
Ukraine has begun a compulsory evacuation of children from a city in the Donbas as Russian forces advance in the area.
A pro-Putin blogger has been hospitalized after criticizing the war in Ukraine.
Hungary has named Putin's former interpreter to lead an OSCE election observation mission.
Russia has delivered 29 tons of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Mozambique (ongoing coverage).