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Moscow said it would be launching “systematic and consistent strikes” on the city of Kyiv.

Russia's spy chief has claimed NATO is planning for a "large-scale conflict" and that the EU is rapidly arming itself against Moscow. Elsewhere, Ukraine's army says it struck one of the biggest refineries in Russia last night.

Russia’s warning to U.S. citizens suggests escalating tensions, consistent with decreased chances of a peace deal by June 30. – The planned systematic strikes on Kyiv appear to reduce the likelihood of a ceasefire agreement by December 31,

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stated that no peace agreement with Russia is possible without Ukraine’s approval, following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite past disputes, Fico reaffirmed Slovakia’s support for Ukraine ...

The Trump administration's mediation effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war has failed due to a lack of progress, mishandling of negotiations, and Trump's unwillingness to use leverage against the Kremlin.

Experts say three scenarios emerge for Ukraine war: prolonged stalemate, Ukrainian momentum reshaping talks or dangerous erosion of Western resolve against Russia.