Russia downs 50 Ukrainian drones near St. Petersburg before forum
What's new: Flight limits at Pulkovo disrupted more than 30 flights hours before the St. Petersburg economic forum opened.
The Straits Times, The New York Times +3
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Zelensky seeks Putin meeting to halt war, with ceasefire first
What's new: Trump backed direct talks, and the Kremlin said Zelensky could come to Moscow if he wants negotiations.
The Straits Times, Bloomberg +5
Putin rejects Zelensky meeting call to discuss war's end
The Kremlin wants a draft agreement first, while Zelensky says the refusal shows Russia chooses to keep fighting.
CNN Indonesia, PBS NewsHour +2
Germany, France and Britain weigh Ukraine-Russia talks push
What's next: European officials see any talks as months away and insist Kyiv must approve the format and timing.
House passes 226-195 bill for Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
What's next: The measure faces a tougher path in the Senate and would likely draw a veto if it reached the White House.
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House passes Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions bill in 226-195 vote
What's next: The measure heads to the Senate and faces a likely veto fight after 18 Republicans joined Democrats to force it through.
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before Putin forum
What's new: The strike briefly shut Pulkovo Airport, disrupted mobile internet and also targeted the Kronstadt naval base.
The Straits Times, NPR
Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania, injuring two
A drone linked to Russia's war on Ukraine struck a building in Galati, Romania, injuring two and drawing a NATO rebuke.