"Ukraine's Drone Attacks Disrupt Russian Oil Operations"

Ukraine launched drone attacks on military and economic targets in Russia, including St Petersburg, while Russia continued to target Ukrainian cities. The conflict escalated as Russia's deputy head of Security Council threatened Ukraine's existence, and Western allies pledged weapons and ammunition support. Amid ominous warnings and increased ammunition production by Western governments, Ukraine sought defense packages from EU members, despite a Hungarian veto on financial support plans for Ukraine.