Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in massive drone attack
Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery and other targets in one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the war began. The assault set a refinery ablaze and hit multiple sites, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities. Analysts describe the campaign as a new twist that is 'really hurting the Russians.' The attack demonstrates Ukraine's growing ability to project power deep into Russian territory.
The preliminary US-Iran agreement has sparked intense debate over whether Iran walked away with the stronger hand. Analysts note Iran secured major economic relief for minimal concessions, while critics argue the US was forced to retreat significantly since 2025. Iranian domestic opinion is divided, with some seeing the deal as a victory and others remaining skeptical. The agreement's long-term sustainability remains an open question as both sides test the new understanding.
Leaders at the G7 summit are grappling with the implications of the Trump-Iran agreement and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The full text of the 14-point US-Iran peace plan has been published and analyzed, detailing terms on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and uranium enrichment. China's Wang Yi has urged concrete implementation of the Iran-US memorandum. Meanwhile, Trump's approval ratings have hit record lows as he signs the landmark agreement.
The US-Iran deal has prompted widespread analysis of a war that analysts say raises unavoidable questions about its original purpose. Reports detail the massive financial cost and lingering effects of the conflict, with NPR noting how the war's economic consequences will persist. A proposed $300 billion recovery fund has become a flashpoint in ceasefire negotiations, with debate over who should bear the burden. The deal has been met with anger, relief, and incredulity across the political spectrum.