Russia has issued a stark warning to Ukraine, stating that the ongoing war will continue unless Kyiv complies with Moscow’s maximalist demands. The warning comes after a series of recent attacks by Russian forces, including a drone strike on a bus in Sumy Oblast that killed three people and injured 19.
U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in the UK to discuss trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held separate phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, discussing anti-corruption, defense, and EU integration.
In a bid to strengthen ties with China, Russia announced plans to launch direct passenger flights from Moscow to Pyongyang on July 27. The move marks the first air connection between the two capitals in decades.
Russian forces have been launching attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, resulting in significant casualties for both sides. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched over 80 drones overnight, which were largely taken out by air defenses. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed frustration with Russia’s inability to come to a peaceful resolution.
The situation remains tense, with protests sweeping Ukraine in response to the new controversial law. The law carries grim implications for integration into the European Union as peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations resume.
Source: https://kyivindependent.com/moscow-warns-of-ongoing-war-unless-ukraine-complies-with-russias-maximalist-demands