**1. Putin Meets with Regional Leaders**: 
* Vladimir Putin meets with the newly elected regional heads to discuss the integration of new regions into Russia's legal space. 
* Putin emphasizes the importance of regional development and the need to address the specific challenges faced by each region. 
* The leaders discuss the high level of voter turnout and the importance of meeting citizens' expectations for positive changes. 


**2. Russia-Ukraine Conflict Updates**: 
* Russian forces continue their military operations in Ukraine, with a focus on the Donetsk region. 
* Russian military claims to have shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 attack aircraft and destroyed 26 drones in 24 hours. 
* Ukrainian forces are reported to be abandoning positions and surrendering to Russian forces. 
* The Russian Defense Ministry reports successful advances and the destruction of Ukrainian equipment and personnel. 


**3. Shooting Incidents in Rotterdam**: 
* Two shooting incidents occur in Rotterdam, resulting in the deaths of three people. 
* The suspect is identified as a student at Erasmus University, but the motive for the crime is unknown. 
* The investigation into the incident is ongoing. 


**4. Russian Nuclear Industry Day**: 
* Vladimir Putin congratulates nuclear industry workers on their professional holiday. 
* Putin highlights the achievements of the Rosatom state corporation in various fields, including energy, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. 
* The Atom pavilion at the international exhibition Forum Russia showcases the latest advancements in nuclear technology. 


**5. Cultural News**: 
* The Russian Leonardo reservation system experiences a cyberattack, causing temporary disruptions. 
* The expert council of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives evaluates over 3,000 projects for its grant competition. 
* Nizhny Novgorod is declared the cultural capital of Russia for 2024. 
* The results of the competition are announced in Moscow, with eight finalists recognized for their outstanding applications. 


**6. Vandalism in the UK**: 
* A 16-year-old is arrested in connection with the vandalism of a centuries-old tree in Northumberland, England. 
* The police are investigating the incident and considering different versions of what happened.