Government sources in Berlin stated that the proposal is part of Russia’s hybrid strategy and lacks credibility, as Moscow has not altered its conditions for negotiations. Meanwhile, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Ukraine reported ongoing Russian attacks, with 147 clashes recorded in the past 24 hours, resulting in civilian casualties. Additionally, a forest fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, reportedly ignited by Russian drones, has spread over 1,200 hectares, raising concerns about potential radioactive contamination.