[U.S. Signs Sanctions Bill Against Russia, Approves $2.7 Billion in Military Sales to Ukraine]
The Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates as Ukrainian drones attack Russia's Kursk region, resulting in 1 death and 3 injuries. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that the cooling tower of a local nuclear power plant was hit. Russian forces shelled the city of Enerhodar and attacked Black Sea vessels, while Ukrainian forces targeted Russian "Orion" drone control stations and ammunition depots. U.S. President Trump signed a sanctions bill against Russia, and the U.S. approved $2.7 billion in military sales to Ukraine. The European Union transferred €3.3 billion in support funds for the procurement of missiles and drones. Zelensky expressed gratitude for Norway's $100 million budget support. Putin revealed that Russia's total weapons export orders exceed $70 billion. (Source: Jintou Data)
