The embattled country receives "so many" Harpoon anti-ship missiles and howitzers that it could "sink the entire Russian Black Sea Fleet." Germany and France call for immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops. In response to Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO, Russia announces formation of new military units along its western border.
Russia warns supplying Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching its territory would be "a serious step towards unacceptable escalation." Western nations weigh allowing Russian oligarchs to buy their way out of sanctions.
“On this night we regard as different from all other nights, we try to interact in a different way and tell you a little about ourselves, our people’s history,” said Jason Isaacson, AJC’s chief policy and political affairs officer.
To solidify Russia's grip on captured territory, Putin simplifies the process for residents to acquire Russian citizenship and passports. Ankara, Moscow, and Kyiv hold talks to open a corridor via Turkey for grain exports from Ukraine.
Russian default all but inevitable as US plans to end the country's ability to pay international investors. Sweden, Finland delegations arrive in Turkey for NATO talks. Britain approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. World faces a turning point, Zelenskyy warns world leaders. Russia steps up shelling, seeking gains in Donbas.
In a letter, Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov, whose city has been heavily hit by Russian forces, thanks the Foreign Ministry for assistance, such as food and medicine. "I believe that through a united effort we will be able to overcome the challenge, and establish cooperation in the rehabilitation of Kharkiv after our victory as well," he says.
"Only Ukraine has the right to decide its future," Polish leader says at a joint press conference with Zelenskyy. In a sign of urgent need to bolster war effort, Moscow weighs allowing people aged 40 and over to enlist in Russia's military.
The heaviest fighting focused around the twin cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, interior ministry adviser Vadym Denysenko told Ukrainian television on Sunday.
Such an agreement would show nations planning aggressive acts that they would have to pay for their actions, Zelenskyy says. President Biden signs off on a $40 billion aid bill for the war-torn country. Polish president arrives on unannounced visit to Ukraine.
