QtrendsUkrainian drones hit Moscow refinery in massive attack on capital
Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery in the largest attack on the Russian capital since the war began, according to multiple reports. The strike is part of a massive drone wave targeting infrastructure inside Russia. The attack comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks support from the Trump administration to end the war. The refinery blaze represents a significant escalation in Kyiv's campaign to bring the conflict to Russian soil.
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Ukraine's deadly strikes are increasingly bringing the war home to ordinary Russians, and discontent is reportedly bubbling up across the country. NPR reports that Russia's nuclear-powered 'Skyfall' missile remains dangerous and poorly controlled. Western allies have reportedly given Kyiv the nod to reproduce their air-defense missiles locally. The New York Times describes the escalating drone barrage on Moscow as a deliberate Ukrainian strategy to take the war to Russian territory.
The Trump administration and Iran have signed a landmark agreement that extends the ceasefire and reopens the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Tankers began crossing the strategic waterway immediately after the deal was signed. The agreement includes provisions on Lebanon, uranium enrichment, and waived oil sanctions. The deal has drawn a wide range of international reactions, from relief to skepticism about its long-term viability.
President Trump signed the Iran peace plan, claiming it averts a 'worldwide depression,' but the deal has been met with anger, relief, and incredulity across the political spectrum. The agreement opens new rifts within the Republican Party, with critics questioning its terms. Trump's approval ratings hit record lows despite the diplomatic achievement. The New York Times notes that Trump had demanded Iran's unconditional surrender but ended up with a negotiated settlement instead.