Russia continues its missile and drone strikes on Ukraine. Recent attacks left 55,000 without power in Chernihiv and hit a mine in Dnipropetrovsk, where 192 workers were rescued from the rubble. The latest overnight assault included three ballistic missiles and 60 drones, some of which were intercepted.
Meanwhile, Western media report on the recent meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump. According to the Financial Times and Reuters, Trump has advocated freezing the conflict along the current front lines and echoed several Russian arguments. Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not concede territory. The supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine remains under consideration, with Trump expressing hesitation.
European leaders—such as Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Sweden’s Defense Minister—are calling for increased military readiness for possible war with Russia. The US is also tightening security measures around Donald Trump in response to potential threats. At the same time, Russia is stepping up propaganda activities both in Ukraine and across Europe, while economic conditions in Russia worsen but the Kremlin is increasing its propaganda spending.
Recent news has also highlighted the cyberattack threat and sharp rhetoric from some European politicians regarding the war in Ukraine and its broader regional impact. Developments in the Middle East are also influencing the global security agenda and approaches to resolving armed conflicts.
