Overview

• Russian drone and rocket attacks on Kyiv have killed at least 28 civilians, including children, and wounded over 150 in the latest barrage.
• President Trump shortened his ceasefire ultimatum from 50 to ten days after condemning the strikes as “widerwärtig.”
• The White House has warned of secondary sanctions targeting Russia and its key trade partners if no truce is agreed by the deadline.
• Trump ordered two nuclear-powered submarines repositioned closer to Russian waters in response to provocations by Dmitri Medwedew.
• Special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Moscow after concluding talks in Israel as part of continued diplomatic efforts.