Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterized a recent attack as a turning point, justifying more powerful long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets. In response, Russia launched a large-scale barrage overnight, targeting drone-related facilities in the Ukrainian capital. The Defense Ministry stated that the strikes were retaliatory in nature.
The NATO summit in Ankara presents Ukrainian President Zelensky and his European supporters with an opportunity to lobby US President Donald Trump. However, there are concerns that Trump may attend the event in a sour mood, potentially leading to renewed criticism of NATO members.
Zelensky's participation in the summit is limited, as he will not be part of the main event, where he could have directly appealed to Trump and other leaders. Organizers reportedly feared that Zelensky's presence could upset Trump, prompting this restriction on his involvement.
