Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the raid on Kyiv was “one of the most massive ballistic attacks” since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.
The minister repeatedly clashed with the army’s top commander in his efforts to digitise and modernise an army fatigued after four years fighting off the Russian invasion.
The former ambassador says Putin “depicted the real situation on the battlefield where the Russian armed forces are confidently advancing, liberating one locality after another”.
Nato summit in Ankara next week will reckon with the challenge of getting industry to produce enough weapons as the alliance struggles to transform funds into firepower.
Small groups of Russian soldiers attempt to infiltrate outskirts of Kostiantynivka in heavily industrialised Donetsk region, suggesting close-quarters assaults could follow.
Kyiv’s increasingly frequent drone attacks cause fuel shortages in parts of Russia, one of the world’s largest oil producers, with queues and fuel rationing appearing at petrol stations.
Multiple buildings damaged, including homes, schools, museums, theatres, and markets; Zelensky describes attack as a "genuinely deranged" strike on civilian infrastructure.
Zelensky orders Ukrainian military not to attack the parade following ceasefire announcement by Trump; President Zardari felicitates Russian leadership.
