Russia launches its largest airstrike on Kyiv in recent years

On June 17, Russia deployd over 440 drones and 32 missiles, killing 15 and injuring 75, drawing widespread international attention. Meanwhile, the EU has formally proposed a full ban on Russian gas & oil imports by the end of 2027, signaling a strategic pivot. US-Russia relations have soured further: after Trump announced a pause on sanctions, the US canceled upcoming talks, seen as a setback for bilateral progress. With mounting geopolitical tensions, global focus is once again on Ukraine.