Russia launched a series of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure on Wednesday, causing extensive damage and wounding at least 12 people. Ukraine's air force was able to shoot down 37 out of 63 targets, and the international community has condemned the attack and called for an immediate ceasefire. The attack has raised tensions between Russia and Ukraine to a new level.
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On Monday, a married couple and their daughter were killed and wounded, respectively, after a section of the Kerch Bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula was blown up. The incident has caused tension between the two countries, with both accusing each other of being responsible, and has sparked international outrage. The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the incident.
President Joe Biden concluded his five-day European tour in Finland, where he declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine. He also expressed his commitment to pursuing a prisoner exchange for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia for more than 100 days. Biden also celebrated Finland's new membership and Sweden's likely ascension into NATO.
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NATO leaders opened their summit on Tuesday with a show of unity against Russian aggression in Ukraine, leading to the agreement of Sweden joining the alliance. This is seen as a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his unprovoked war has backfired, uniting the West against him. The summit will focus on the threat Russia poses to eastern Europe, and the addition of Sweden to the alliance will strengthen NATO's presence in Northern Europe.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Turkey has agreed to send Sweden's accession protocol for joining NATO to the Turkish Parliament, marking a historic day for the alliance. At the same time, Russia has been accused of attacking Ukrainian cities with drones, which the Russian government has denied. NATO is continuing to monitor the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, a private military company, on June 29th. The meeting, which was attended by 35 people, could signal a possible reconciliation between the two men and have implications for the group's operations around the world, including the conflict in Ukraine.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after defeating Victoria Azarenka in three sets, but had to sacrifice her tickets to a Harry Styles concert in Vienna. Styles responded to a Wimbledon post about Svitolina's sacrifice, offering her a ticket to his show, which she has yet to respond to.