Overview

• President Trump signaled he may introduce fresh sanctions against Russia this week in reaction to its expanded air assaults on Ukraine.
• Ukraine’s air force reported a record night with 355 drones and nine X-101 cruise missiles launched by Moscow in the latest bombardment.
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz lifted Germany’s range restrictions on its weapons exports to allow Ukrainian forces to strike deeper Russian targets.
• President Selenskyj is travelling to Berlin for talks with Chancellor Merz on boosting Ukraine’s military production and securing further Western aid.
• The US Congress and EU capitals are drafting additional sanctions to pressure the Kremlin, which has dismissed Western criticism as signs of “emotional overload.”