Overview

• Ukraine reported at least 21–23 people killed and dozens injured after a large missile-and-drone assault on Kyiv that included 598 drones and decoys and 31 missiles.
• Lindsey Graham posted on X that purchases of cheap Russian oil by India, China and Brazil have led to civilian deaths, warning that those buyers will face consequences.
• The senator has repeatedly tied Russia’s ability to fight to oil revenues and told NBC that the goal is to “crush” Moscow’s customers, citing President Donald Trump’s resolve to pressure them.
• Kyiv officials said the barrage damaged European Union and British diplomatic offices and shattered windows across the city, drawing condemnation from European authorities.
• Graham’s criticism lands as trade tensions with India intensify, with New Delhi denouncing new U.S. tariffs of over 50% on Indian goods as unjustified.