Russian strikes killed civilians in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Sumy as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a possible “massive attack.” Both Ukraine and Russia also reported major overnight drone activity, including a Ukrainian strike attempt on a refinery in western Siberia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned Poland’s highest honor after Polish President Karol Nawrocki moved to strip him of it over Kyiv’s naming of a military unit after the UPA. Both sides said the dispute would not end Poland’s support for Ukraine against Russia.
Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc to two years for arson attacks on property and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The men were recruited through a Russian-speaking Telegram account that promised payment, prosecutors said.
Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery in one of its largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, disrupting flights and sending smoke over the city. Zelenskyy called the strikes a justified response to Russian attacks on Ukraine as both sides reported overnight barrages.
G7 leaders meeting in France are focusing on a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement and renewed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy joined the summit as European leaders sought to keep pressure on Moscow and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France touting a signed Iran memorandum and saying the Strait of Hormuz is partially reopening. The summit is also expected to focus on Ukraine, AI, economic issues, immigration and supply chains.
A London jury convicted two men over arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The BBC reported the plot was part of a wider Russian-linked sabotage and disinformation campaign, an allegation Russia denies.
Trump held separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy as the Ukraine war loomed over the upcoming G7 summit. Russian officials said Trump pushed for an end to hostilities, while Zelenskyy said he and Trump agreed to continue talks at the summit.