Summary
Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, using drones and missiles in strikes that killed at least 17 people and injured over 100. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia should not have its sanctions eased because it continues to attack Ukraine.
Key Facts
- Russia fired nearly 700 drones and 19 ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
- The main targets were Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
- At least 17 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded in the attacks.
- President Zelenskyy said Russia does not deserve any easing or lifting of sanctions.
- The European Commission agreed that sanction relief would weaken pressure on Russia.
- European leaders are preparing talks with Hungary’s incoming government after elections.
- Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s outgoing prime minister, will skip his final EU summit.
- Ukraine responded by striking oil depots in Russian-occupied Crimea.
