RUSSIA UKRAINE CONFLICT : RUSSIA STRIKES 9 UKRAINIAN REGIONS AS STRAIN GROWS BETWEEN ZELENSKYY AND TRUMP

What happened: Russia struck nine Ukrainian regions as tensions grew between Zelenskyy and Trump. Ukraine abandoned a brief truce on energy targets it said Moscow did not heed. Key numbers: War will cost Ukraine 155 billion euros (USD 174 billion) next year; at least 70 billion euros (USD 79 billion) needed from Europe. Why it matters: The public spat raised the specter of further reductions in US support. Zelenskyy cited a breakdown in Western intelligence sharing and Starshield speed limits, and said Patriot missiles remain in short supply. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions amid growing Zelenskyy-Trump strain.

Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions amid growing Zelenskyy-Trump strain. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.