A Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow Region killed at least three people and injured five, with air defence units downing 81 drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russia continues strikes on Ukrainian oil facilities, and President Zelensky calls for more prompt weapons supplies from allies.
Ukraine and the US have reached a political agreement on licenses for the production of PAC-3 Patriot interceptors. President Zelensky called the Nato summit "productive" and noted key missile supplies would arrive soon. Ukraine also struck 12 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov.
Moscow launched fresh missile strikes on Kyiv, causing fires in two districts, as Ukrainian President Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara. Zelensky urged NATO for urgent air defense supplies and European missile production. Trump expressed disappointment with NATO and reiterated his stance on Greenland.
Ukrainian President Zelensky to meet Donald Trump at NATO summit, seeking interceptors amid Russia's missile escalation. Ukraine also reported striking Russian industrial plants and "shadow fleet" tankers. NATO leaders back Ukraine's long-range strikes to pressure Russia into negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO allies to make "strong decisions" to stop Russia's attacks after at least 12 people were killed in heavy strikes in Kyiv on Monday. Ahead of the summit in Turkey, Zelensky stressed the "critically important" need for US and European support for air defense, citing shortages of Patriot missiles.
Russia launched a massive overnight aerial attack on Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring 86. Residential buildings and a hotel were hit. Ukraine's foreign minister called for strengthened air defenses, while reports indicate Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
France intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker near Sicily, as part of Europe's efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia. This follows a similar British operation. The EU also transferred the first €3.2 billion of a promised €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Russia stated it's open to dialogue but "won't accept ultimatums" from Europe. Following Ukraine's major drone assault on a Moscow oil refinery, Russia threatened "massive coordinated strikes." The EU extended sanctions against Russia for 12 months.
Russia launched retaliatory strikes on Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions, killing at least two and injuring others, including children. This follows Ukraine's significant drone assault on a Moscow oil refinery, prompting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to warn of "massive coordinated strikes on a regular basis."
Russia struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs after Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Russian territory, hitting an oil refinery. Moscow vowed retaliation, with officials calling for "merciless" strikes. The EU extended sanctions against Russia for 12 months.
Ukrainian President Zelensky held a "coordinating conversation" with US President Trump and French President Macron after the G7 summit, which he believes could "change a great deal." Macron stated Trump acknowledged Russia's lack of desire for peace. Meanwhile, drone attacks in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions killed one person each, and Moscow reported downing over three dozen drones.
Ukrainian President Zelensky held a "coordinating conversation" with US President Trump and French President Macron after the G7 summit, stating it "could change a great deal." Macron noted Trump acknowledged Russia's lack of desire for peace. Meanwhile, drone attacks in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions killed one person each, and Kyiv experienced missile strikes.
G7 leaders pledge increased military support for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range capabilities, amid condemnation of a Russian frigate firing warning shots at a UK-registered yacht. Ukraine also reported striking a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in the Black Sea.
G7 leaders expressed optimism following a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump. Trump called for Russia to make peace, stating "Russia should make a deal." Zelensky reported G7 consensus that Russia is not winning the war. The meeting occurred at the G7 summit.
As the Iran deal nears finalization, President Trump is shifting focus to the Ukraine-Russia war, urging a "deal" to end the conflict. Meanwhile, oil prices dropped significantly on optimism over Iran sanctions relief, and US stock markets saw mixed performance with the Dow hitting a record high while tech stocks pulled back.
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, hitting civilian targets including the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. President Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the UNESCO site, which suffered substantial damage. The death toll across Ukraine rose to 11, with 53 wounded. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the war.
Russia launched new overnight strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, hitting the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv and killing at least nine people across the country. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the "Kremlin Antichrist" after the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a significant religious landmark, causing a fire. Deadly strikes also hit Kharkiv, killing rescuers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, stressing the need to end the war, and Poland scrambled fighter jets amid air raid warnings.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, causing a fire at the historic cathedral. Deadly strikes also hit Kharkiv, killing rescuers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin about ending the war, and the world chess body suspended Russia.
France has seized a Russian-linked oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic, sparking a strong rebuke from the Kremlin which called the act "bordering on piracy" and vowed a response. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Kyiv was struck by a hypersonic ballistic missile, resulting in at least four fatalities. Allies condemned the attack as a "reckless escalation" of the conflict.
A Russian drone strike on a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, killed one person and injured nine. Meanwhile, Russia has threatened retaliation following an attack in Luhansk that they allege resulted in 16 fatalities.
US President Trump announced 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a U-turn on previous drawdown plans. Meanwhile, Nato jets scrambled over the Baltics amid drone incursions. Russia reported three railworkers killed in a Ukrainian strike on Bryansk.
US President Trump announced dispatching 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a U-turn on previous drawdown plans. Meanwhile, NATO jets were scrambled over the Baltics due to drone activity, and three railworkers were killed in a Ukrainian strike on Russia's Bryansk region.
