At least 20 people were killed and many injured in recent Russian strikes on Ukraine, as Kyiv asserts the Kremlin’s war objectives remain unchanged amid shifting U.S. support. The U.S. has cut military and intelligence assistance, impacting Ukraine’s access to vital satellite imagery. High-level discussions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and global leaders, including a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are scheduled to explore a possible ceasefire. Additionally, France will host military chiefs from nations willing to support future peace agreements, despite warnings that establishing UK peacekeepers could take years.
Ukraine faces shifting US support as Russian attacks claim at least 20 livespublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time
Lana Lam
Live digital reporter
At least 20 individuals have lost their lives and many more were injured overnight due to Russian strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv stated that the Kremlin’s objectives in the war remain “unchanged” despite US calls for a quick resolution.
European leaders, along with other global powers, are uniting to determine the future steps for Kyiv, with high-level discussions scheduled for the coming days.
In the meantime, the US has withdrawn its military and intelligence backing for Ukraine, depriving the nation of vital satellite imagery.
On Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia before a Ukrainian delegation—without Zelensky—convenes with US officials in Jeddah on Tuesday to explore a potential ceasefire.
On Tuesday, France is set to host military leaders from countries willing to provide military assistance if a peace agreement is achieved. This gathering follows UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s declaration of a “coalition of the willing” to support any peace arrangement—although a former UK national security adviser cautions that plans for UK peacekeepers could extend over a “number of years.”
Starmer’s international profile has soared recently—images of him greeting Zelensky after his challenging meeting with Trump at the White House garnered attention worldwide. However, the implications of this newfound focus on Starmer for the Prime Minister domestically remain uncertain. Laura Kuenssberg examines what lies ahead for the PM as his government’s foreign policies come to the forefront.
We will be pausing our live coverage shortly, but you can stay informed on the latest strikes in Ukraine through our comprehensive story. Additionally, we have insights from our correspondents on the perspectives of the US, Russia, and Europe ahead of discussions in Saudi Arabia.