Overview

• Russia intensified drone and glide-bomb attacks on Dobropillja, killing two civilians and injuring dozens, while Ukrainian drones killed two people in Belgorod.
• The Verkhovna Rada confirmed Julia Swyrydenko as prime minister and reassigned Denys Schmyhal to lead a newly formed ministry uniting defense and strategic industry.
• President Trump pledged to supply advanced US weapons for Ukraine that European allies will fully fund, prompting NATO members to negotiate Patriot air-defense transfers.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Europe of militarism for prolonging the war and cited Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine as a deterrent.
• President Zelenskyy nominated former justice minister Olha Stefanischyna as ambassador to Washington to strengthen US political and military support.