On day 1,237 of the Russia-Ukraine war, deadly drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Sumy regions, killing civilians and damaging hospitals and schools. Meanwhile, Ukraine strikes back with drone attacks on Russian-held territories,

Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs targeting Russia’s remaining trade partners if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days. This would mean that any country that trades with Russia would face the tax if they want to sell to the products to the US.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees a peace deal, a major policy shift brought on by frustration with Moscow's ongoing attacks on its neighbour.