Zelenskiy Urges Enhanced Air Defenses After Deadly Kharkiv Strikes

Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv result in casualties and prompt renewed calls for Western support

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on a hardware store and residential area in Kharkiv.
President Zelenskiy condemned the attacks and called for increased air defense systems from Western allies.
French President Macron and US President Biden reiterated support for Ukraine, with Biden announcing a new $275 million military aid package.
Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod region killed four people, escalating cross-border tensions.
G7 finance ministers discussed utilizing frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine and proposed further sanctions against Russia.