The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on the international community to strongly condemn Russia's massive attack on Ukrainian cities during the night of June 17. It also urges concrete steps to increase pressure on Russia and to strengthen Ukraine,

After more than a year of whispers and speculation, two of Ukraine’s top leaders have now said it clearly: the United States has asked Ukraine not to attack Russia’s oil and energy systems. Ukraine Speaks Out After Deadly Russian Oil Strike Fallout This announcement came shortly after a major Russian attack on Ukraine’s power network.

It comes as Canada scrapped plans for the G7 to issue a strong statement on the Ukraine war after resistance from the US. At least 18 people have been killed and 151 wounded after Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv.

Russia said its overnight missile and drone barrage struck the large Kremenchuk oil refinery in central Ukraine, which was previously targeted by Kremlin forces in 2022.

Unverified footage circulating online appears to show a kamikaze drone hitting a plant in Cheboksary, causing a loud explosion.

On Thursday night, Russia renewed its campaign against Ukraine’s national energy infrastructure, breaking a loosely followed ceasefire Vladimir Putin agreed with Donald Trump in a phone call on March 18.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia struck Ukraine with a thunderous aerial bombardment overnight, further dampening hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon days after Kyiv embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia.