Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on the country, as Russia ramps up its bombardment more than three years into the war.

With five shots at close range while leaving the apartment today at 8 a.m., the enemy killer did his dirty work.”

Secretary Rubio expressed “disappointment and frustration” with the lack of progress in Ukraine peace talks after meeting with his Russian counterpart, Lavrov.

European leaders urged private business and equity on Thursday to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now, even as Russia accelerates its war, as they opened an annual recovery conference with announcements of a new equity fund and public-private partnerships amid uncertainties of the U.

While similar Russian operations inside Ukraine have been rare, the Ukrainian authorities said on Thursday that one of the S.B.U.’s officers from an elite unit was gunned down in daylight in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.

Ukraine has a timetable and details of upcoming weapons supplies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference, European leaders pledged long-term support for Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction. Starmer and Macron revealed “ready” peacekeeping plans, while von der Leyen announced €4 billion in grants and a major reconstruction fund.