Ukraine and Russia are trading intense blows while the EU attempts to counter Kremlin messaging.

The entities involved

• Moscow →

  capital and most populous city of Russia

  • Kyiv seeks to cut Russia's war funding as Ukrainian drones intensify strikes, while the Kremlin allocates funds for Moscow repairs.07:19
  • A meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin occurred in St Petersburg to discuss the war in Ukraine.06:19
• Kyiv →

  capital and largest city of Ukraine

  • The defense of the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, including Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka, is underway, alongside the transfer of cruise missile technology to Kyiv.14:21
  • Kyiv warns about industrial centers in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as the loss of Donetsk Oblast poses a threat.14:21

Related events

• Moscow monitors developments in Ukraine, while Kyiv seeks allied input for its defense strategy through the ARES Council.Jun 28
• Intensified attacks on Kyiv and ongoing peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.Sep 11
• Russia directs strikes on Kyiv and warns about retaliation against NATO allies.Jun 7
• Kyiv is escalating attacks on Russian facilities, targeting infrastructure in Crimea and Krasnodar Krai.Jun 21
• The EU has rebuked Russia over the bombardment of Kyiv, while Germany continues to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.Jun 7