War in Ukraine

After intercepting Ukrainian drones, Russia launched a massive attack that cut off electricity and water, killing at least 3 people

The Russian missile system intercepted all drones, according to official sources • Activity at several airports in the area was temporarily halted for several hours

Russia, which has not faced such a substantial invasion since World War II, faced 117 missiles and drones fired in the assault on the Kursk border region

After the Ukrainian military broke through its northeastern border into Russia territory, resistance from defending troops appears to have slowed the advance – but only time will clear the fog of war

Russia's defense ministry said that 'airstrikes, missiles, artillery fire, and active operations in the field prevent the enemy from advancing deep into Russian Federation territory'

Russia's defense ministry denies civilian targets were hit, claiming that it launched an assault on military targets and facilities in retaliation for attacks on the Russian energy sector

Ukraine's FM Kuleba called the agreement a 'landmark event,' as G7 also approved a 50bn euro loan to Kyiv

This move aims to ensure the continuity of military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy with Donald Trump vying for a second term as president

Budapest does not want to send financial or military aid Ukraine, stated Prime Minister

'Every decision to which we come to is late by around one year,' Zelenskyy said in interview to Reuters

As Russian troops are advancing in the east, G7 leaders are to discuss €30bn loan for Ukraine using Russian assets

The proposed package allocates $60.8 billion to Ukraine, $26.4 billion to Israel, and $8.1 billion to the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on supporting Taiwan

Russia hits exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a reported offensive in the east

Zelensky says the decision to divide the aid is not a security-related decision, but purely political

Russia claims shelling by Ukraine's military had resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including three children, in the town of Tokmak

Alliance ministers gather to discuss €100B Ukraine plan seeking to demonstrate unity and consistency in backing Kyiv, but the idea draws mixed response

350,000 residents are said to be experiencing electricity outages after the strikes

Military censorship in the country prohibits use of term 'war' in regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, citing 'discrediting armed forces'

The assault is said to have cut off a power lines supplying the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

'The European Union is prepared to respond swiftly and in coordination with international partners, including with new and significant measures against Iran'

'He will not give a penny into the Ukraine-Russia war and therefore the war will end, as it is obvious that Ukraine on its own cannot stand on its feet'

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In Russia, a drone allegedly hit a residential building in Saint Petersburg causing an explosion