Russia launches latest attack on Kyiv; Putin and Trump held 'businesslike' call
Russia continues its aggression with a new attack on Kyiv, while a recent phone call between Putin and Trump draws international attention.
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Russia initiated a series of drone and missile attacks on June 15, 2026, targeting multiple major Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv. The assaults caused fires in residential buildings and damaged the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, resulting in power outages for approximately 140,000 households in Kyiv. In Kharkiv, five emergency responders tragically died while attempting to rescue civilians.
These widespread strikes occurred just hours after a telephone conversation on June 14 between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kremlin characterized the call as "businesslike," indicating discussions on various international matters, including U.S.-Iran negotiations, bilateral U.S.-Russia relations, and aspects of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports on Russia's latest attack on Kyiv and the 'businesslike' 90-minute July 4 call between Putin and Trump
- The Guardian: reports on Ukrainian drones hitting a St Petersburg oil terminal and port