At least seven people, including two children, were killed as Russia launched massive overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine. Kyiv and Kharkiv suffered extensive damage, with a kindergarten and several homes destroyed. Ukrainian officials reported over 400 drones and 28 missiles fired, many targeting energy infrastructure.
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The attacks coincided with US President Donald Trump’s announcement that his planned Budapest summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin had been shelved, calling it a “wasted meeting.” Kremlin officials, however, denied the postponement, insisting preparations were still underway.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the bombardment proved Moscow was under insufficient international pressure. He linked the summit delay to Washington’s hesitation over providing long-range Tomahawk missiles, arguing Russia loses interest in diplomacy whenever Ukraine’s military aid is uncertain.
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During a visit to Norway, Zelensky signed a letter of intent with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to supply up to 150 Gripen fighter jets within a decade. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian chemical plant in Bryansk with UK-made Storm Shadow missiles.
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The latest escalation underscores the ongoing stalemate—where diplomacy stalls, and devastation deepens.
