Russia claimed on Sunday that it continued to besiege the Ukrainian army, while Ukraine, on the same day, said that it was holding its defensive lines.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said in its latest report that the Russian forces had taken control over two more settlements in the Kharkov and Donetsk regions in the past day.
In the early morning on Sunday, the Russian army launched strikes against Ukraine's transportation infrastructure using precision-guided weapons, including Kinzhal missiles and drones.
Russian forces said that they continued to encircle Ukrainian troops in the settlement of Dimitrov in the Donetsk region while clearing Ukrainian forces from the settlement of Grishino. It also struck Ukrainian military infrastructure, including military airfields and fuel depots.
On the same day, the Ukrainian East Operational Command reported that its forces were conducting search and mop-up operations in downtown Pokrovsk. In Myrnohrad, the Ukrainian army was holding the defensive lines and struck the Russian forces on the way to the city.
Additional logistics corridors were currently being established for the Ukrainian army in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad to guarantee the continuous delivery of materials needed.
According to National News Agency of Ukraine (or Ukrinform), the Russian forces struck the Pechenih Reservoir dam in the Kharkiv region on Sunday, disrupting road traffic along the dam.
Russia claims controlling 2 more settlements; Ukraine holds defensive lines
Shanghai is improving its business environment starting from the neighborhood level to ensure the precision of the city management.
This footpath along the Suzhou Creek is a popular spot for leisure and exercise in the city.
Many visitors of the Fotografiska Museum like to have a cup of coffee and enjoy the outdoor vibe. But in fact, putting chairs outdoors is not a simple matter for the store itself.
When this gallery opened in 2023, it wanted to set up an outdoor seating area.
"We are located by the road and along the creek, so there are many joggers, sports enthusiasts, and tourists passing by. We need to consider how to balance our operations with the flow of people through the area,” said Crystal Cao, guest experience manager of the gallery.
The problem was quickly solved with the help of a "business environment specialist" in the neighborhood.
In Shanghai's North Station neighborhood, 12 specialists each oversee 30 to 40 local companies, ensuring that their requests are addressed promptly.
"My job is to communicate with enterprises and know their needs. If they have requests, we help solve them," said Sun Danyan, a business environment specialist of Shanghai North Station Neighborhood.
The gallery shared its plans with the specialist, who then reported them to the neighborhood office. The office coordinates with district-level departments, such as landscaping and city appearance bureaus, to design the outdoor area.
Without such specialists, companies, especially smaller ones, would have to navigate multiple departments on their own, which can be challenging.
"Small companies often have limited access to resources and information. They need our neighborhood office to provide support and help them access the resources they require," said Sang Zhenxiao, office director of Shanghai North Station Neighborhood.
Private enterprises account for more than 90 percent of Shanghai's businesses and are a key pillar of the city's economy.
Xu Jiao, deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission in Shanghai's Jing'an District, said the business environment is designed to support not only large or foreign firms, but also small local companies.
"The neighborhood is the closest to the companies and the last kilometer in the business environment. So, we use the ‘neighborhood serving as whistle blower to urge departments to report for duty’ to make our job more efficient. Any problems companies meet can be reported to the higher level via this mechanism," he said.
On the first workday of 2026, Shanghai launched its ninth version of the action plan to accelerate the development of a world-class business environment. The plan prioritizes government service efficiency as its first chapter.
Building a world-class business environment is also highlighted in the recommendation for China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), signaling a clear commitment to supporting enterprises, especially small and private companies.
Shanghai improves business environment starting from neighborhood level
