Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war must end. What we know on day 1,651
TL;DR
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that economic relief for Russia is contingent on the end of the war in Ukraine.
- European officials are increasing sanctions against Russia, with the UK doubling penalties for sanctions breaches.
- Russia launched significant air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in casualties.
- Drones were directed towards Moscow and other Russian regions, including the Samara region's oil refineries and Ekaterinburg.
- NATO fighter planes were scrambled near the Latvian border.
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
- Poland is investigating a fire at a drone factory as an act of terrorism orchestrated by a foreign intelligence service.
- Indonesia is investigating claims that its citizens have joined the Russian military in Ukraine.
- The EU's naval mission boarded the suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker MV Sun for flag verification.