Overview

• South African officials warn Putin his attendance at upcoming summit could lead to arrest over alleged war crimes.
• Russia's unprovoked invasion and escalating aggression in Ukraine has resulted in over 8,700 civilian deaths and 100,000 Russian military casualties, according to UN and U.S. reports.
• Putin's war in Ukraine appears to contradict previous Kremlin rhetoric and has led to global diplomatic tensions, fracturing Russia's relationship with the West.
• Russia's campaign in Ukraine faces major logistical challenges and economic consequences as the Kremlin calls for expanded weapons production to support the stalled offensive.
• Volunteers in Ukraine build medical vehicles to assist civilian victims of Russia's indiscriminate bombing and shelling campaign.