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July 6 0400 UTC Brief
In the war in Ukraine
Russia launched another heavy missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities. Rescue crews were pulling residents from damaged buildings as the overnight barrage continued, and civilians again took shelter in metro stations while explosions rang across the city. The fighting has clearly not frozen into peace, no matter how many calls and summit meetings try to dress it up otherwise.
Donald Trump is set to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy at this week’s NATO summit, where he is expected to press allies to spend more on defense. Trump also spoke with Vladimir Putin on Sunday, and Zelenskyy said he had a very good call with him. Separately, a senior U.S. official said the front line has stalled and neither side is making much progress.
In business
Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, plan to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels per day. The move would expand monthly production and could affect global supply.
In the Pacific
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on U.S. Pacific islands Monday morning local time, with the eye of the Category 5 storm passing over Rota. Winds topped 241 kilometers per hour and hit Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, causing major damage across the region.
In defense
The UK, Japan, and Italy have awarded a $6.14 billion contract to the Edgewing joint venture to advance their sixth-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Programme. The aircraft is targeted to enter service in 2035 and is meant to work alongside Typhoons, F-35s, and autonomous systems, while also feeding the usual promises about jobs, industry, and innovation.
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