Russia Escalates Drone War, Trump Targets India, Peace Talks Loom

This week’s Summary of the Week takes you through a turbulent seven days in Ukraine and beyond.

From deadly Russian drone and shelling attacks that claimed civilian lives in Kherson, Sloviansk, and Kharkiv, to Kyiv’s own long-range strikes that set oil depots ablaze deep inside Russia, the fighting showed no signs of slowing.

The war’s ripple effects were felt worldwide as US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases, approved a $200 million military support package for Ukraine, and hinted at a diplomatic breakthrough after back-channel talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Meanwhile, Ukraine mourned victims of fresh bombing in Zaporizhzhia, battled fires sparked by Russian drones near the Romanian border, and named a new anti-corruption chief in a step toward EU membership.

The week closed with yet another massive drone barrage hitting multiple regions, injuring civilians and damaging critical infrastructure.