Overview
- Russia has ramped up daily drone and missile strikes on civilian areas and frontline positions across Ukraine, deepening the humanitarian toll.
- Kyiv has turned down short-term ceasefire offers from Moscow, deeming them insufficient for substantive peace talks and pressing for a monthlong truce.
- The European Union and United States have escalated sanctions on Russia and increased military aid commitments to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
- NATO officials warn that any serious military incident in alliance territory could trigger a wider conflict with Russia.
- Spain’s government remains split over its approach to Russia and faces criticism for maintaining a modest defense budget.