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Russia’s largest-ever air attack on Ukraine burns Kyiv government building

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🗞️ Driving the news: Russia launched its largest air assault on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began, deploying over 800 drones and 13 missiles in a coordinated strike early Sunday
For the first time, Kyiv’s main government building was set ablaze, with additional drone strikes killing at least three civilians—including a mother and infant—and wounding at least 20 others in the capital
Ukrainian authorities reported that 751 of the aerial threats were intercepted or neutralized

🔭 The context: This escalation follows a series of intensified Russian attacks on central Kyiv, signaling a renewed strategy to cripple government infrastructure and weaken Ukrainian morale
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, recently returned from diplomatic talks in Paris, is urging U.S. and European allies to follow through on tougher sanctions and increased weapons support
Meanwhile, despite hosting peace discussions, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach has drawn criticism from Ukrainian officials, who accuse Moscow of using the talks as a cover for continued aggression

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The strikes further strain global diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and deepen concerns about the targeting of civilian infrastructure
Ukraine’s call for enhanced air defense capabilities highlights the need for international commitments on military support and energy sanctions—particularly in reducing dependence on Russian oil and gas
Continued attacks threaten regional stability and distract from global cooperation on climate and energy security priorities

⏭️ What's next: Washington is expected to deliberate additional sanctions, particularly targeting Russia’s energy sector, while also considering accelerated military aid to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems
European partners may revisit commitments made in recent security discussions
Meaningful progress on peace negotiations appears unlikely given Russia’s simultaneous military offensives and conditional demands
Ukraine is likely to intensify its diplomatic appeals ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly sessions

💬 One quote: “We will rebuild what has been destroyed. But the lives lost cannot be restored,” said Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. “Ukraine needs weapons. Only strength can stop the terror”

📈 One stat: More than 800 aerial weapons were launched at Ukraine in under 12 hours—the highest single-day total since the war began

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