Overview

• Russia’s air defenses reported shooting down at least 159 Ukrainian drones overnight, disrupting flights at Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo airports during ongoing reciprocal attacks.
• President Trump reversed a Pentagon-imposed pause on weapons shipments and pledged to send additional primarily defensive arms to Ukraine.
• Trump accused President Putin of telling “pure lies” about the conflict and said he is weighing further sanctions against Russia.
• Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Sviridenko warned that delays in U.S. arms deliveries drive up costs and urged NATO allies to help build integrated air defenses.
• The Kremlin voiced skepticism over Washington’s policy reversals, citing contradictory statements from the Trump administration.