Ukraine Suffers Deadly Russian Strikes as Tensions Escalate Over Sanctions and U.S. Policy

At least 14 killed in Russian attacks, Zelensky urges tougher sanctions, while Trump faces criticism for shifting Ukraine stance and halting satellite support.

• Russian strikes on Dobropillia and Bohodukhiv in eastern Ukraine killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, with evidence of cluster munitions reported in Dobropillia.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attacks as 'inhumane' and called for stronger international sanctions against Russia to counter its unchanging aggression.
• U.S. President Trump initially threatened sanctions on Russia but later softened his stance, suggesting negotiations with Russia might be easier than with Ukraine.
• The U.S. has temporarily cut Ukraine's access to government-purchased satellite imagery, a critical resource for its defense, following escalating tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
• Protests in the Slovak capital Bratislava and other cities criticized the government’s perceived pro-Russian stance, calling for stronger support for Ukraine.

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