Ukraine

At least 14 people were killed and 37 others wounded, including five children, following a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dobropillia. The attack, which targeted residential buildings and infrastructure, underscores the continuing escalation of hostilities as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a new round of talks with US officials.

Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on a critical minerals deal, marking a significant development in their economic and strategic partnership. The deal, which is expected to be signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump during Zelenskyy’s upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., aims to allow joint development of Ukraine’s mineral wealth. Revenues from these resources will be directed into a newly created fund that will be shared by both nations.