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Ukraine’s economy is under pressure as Russian airstrikes target industrial and export routes, raising costs and threatening a cash crunch. A European-led force aimed at supporting Kyiv faces delays amid stalled ceasefires and uncertain U.S. backing.
The Kremlin’s campaign has targeted energy facilities and a major refinery in Bashkortostan, with Ukrainian forces striking Salavat and Orsk. The attacks compound Russia’s refining shortages amid the war, while civilian casualties are reported and infrastructure damage grows across multiple regions.
Germany’s intelligence chief has warned parliament that Russia is escalating its push in Europe, citing an attempted attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane and Moscow’s war in Ukraine as it enters a dangerous phase amid domestic pressure on Putin.