Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that the White House approved expanded U.S. intelligence support to help Ukraine target refineries, pipelines and other energy infrastructure inside Russia.
- Washington is considering Kyiv’s request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, though Reuters and U.S. officials say a transfer is unlikely due to stock commitments and feasibility concerns.
- Vladimir Putin said supplying Tomahawks would constitute a “new stage of escalation” in relations with the U.S., while claiming the missiles would not alter the battlefield balance.
- Russia intensified strikes on Ukraine’s grid and gas assets, with Naftogaz calling it the largest attack on gas facilities to date and Ukraine’s air force reporting 381 drones and 35 missiles launched overnight as crews worked to restore power.
- EU leaders discussed a proposed ‘drone wall’ to link detection and counter‑drone systems on the eastern flank, but divisions persisted over cost, scope and who would benefit.