June 18, 2026
Trump is set to hold talks with West Asian and Ukrainian leaders
The strikes follow large attacks by Russia and Ukraine on each other in recent weeks, even as Zelensky pushes for direct talks
Ukraine says it will continue resistance if no agreement is reached
Zelensky says 73 missiles and over 600 drones fired, urges additional Patriot missile interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not share the optimism, saying Moscow had no intention of ending the conflict
Authorities say the shooting killed six people
Ukrainian officials report injuries and severe damage to infrastructure after overnight attacks
Ukraine offers drone defence expertise as Kyiv seeks Gulf support amid Iran tensions
