Summary
Fighting and drone attacks have continued in Ukraine and Russia, resulting in several deaths and infrastructure damage. The European Union is discussing using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine financially, while the UK has imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies. Peace talks involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia are planned for the upcoming weekend.
Key Facts
- Three people died in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian port of Rostov-on-Don and the town of Bataysk.
- Russian strikes in Ukraine's Odesa region killed a woman and injured three children; the strikes damaged the energy infrastructure.
- About 180,000 people in five Ukrainian regions are without electricity due to Russian attacks.
- Russia has formed a military brigade with new hypersonic missiles, which are claimed to be difficult to intercept.
- EU leaders are working on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.
- The UK sanctioned several Russian oil companies and individuals linked to unsanctioned oil firms.
- Ukrainian and US officials are scheduled for peace talks with Russia in Miami.
- A Ukraine-US reconstruction fund plans to start investment reviews in 2026.
