Ukraine struck Russia’s Syzran oil refinery and the port of Olya overnight, causing fires and explosions at key energy and ammunition sites.
Russia is preparing to test a new nuclear-powered cruise missile to strengthen its negotiating position with the West.
Russian forces fired a ballistic missile into eastern Ukraine, killing one person, and a drone damaged infrastructure in the northeast.
Moscow’s troops captured the settlement of Oleksandrohrad in the Donetsk region.
President Zelenskyy criticized Russia for continuing attacks during the US–Russia summit in Alaska.
US President Trump and Russian President Putin held a summit in Anchorage but did not reach a deal to end the war.
Both leaders expressed commitment to peace but acknowledged unresolved issues and agreed to follow-up talks.
USAID warned that canceling independent aid monitoring for Ukraine increases risks of waste, fraud, and abuse.
Norway pledged $98 million to help Ukraine purchase natural gas ahead of winter.
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