Ukrainian drones conducted strikes across occupied Crimea and Russian territory, hitting two oil depots and infrastructure in Hvardiyiske and at the Simferopol power plant.
Additional drone strikes hit Novospasskoye (Ulyanovsk region), Mari El republic, and the Stavropol region, damaging oil refineries and chemical facilities. In Crimea, Russian collaborators are reportedly changing their names to evade accountability.
US intelligence assesses that Russia is not prepared to end the war, despite mounting economic challenges due to sanctions. American officials plan to escalate sanctions and increase support for Ukraine, with a new $2 billion assistance package expected soon and a total of up to $12 billion in the coming months.
Key geopolitical significance lies in Donald Trump's talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. China has offered to support peace in Ukraine in exchange for the US shifting its position on Taiwan. Further meetings between leaders depend on Trump's response to these terms.
The situation remains tense as the US, EU, and China shape Ukraine's future. Russia continues hostilities, showing no signs of compromise. Future developments will depend on negotiations between global powers.
