Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets as EU Agrees on New Sanctions

Tensions rise as Ukraine employs long-range missiles and the EU moves to tighten restrictions on Russia's shadow oil fleet.

Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles to target a military airfield in Russia's Rostov region, prompting threats of retaliation from Moscow.
Russia may respond with its experimental Oreschnik hypersonic missile, though experts believe it has limited stock and impact on the battlefield.
The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's shadow oil fleet and entities tied to its defense sector, including some based in China.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed frustration with recent talks with Vladimir Putin but emphasized continued dialogue to push for troop withdrawals and peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the mass production of new domestically developed drones and missiles, signaling a shift toward self-reliance in defense capabilities.