Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities using missiles and drones, causing power outages in certain regions. Despite this, Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement with Britain for weapons production, and the US agreed to sell military equipment worth $138 million to Ukraine. Germany also presented a new package of weapons. Switzerland announced plans to host an international conference on peace in Ukraine on June 16, which Russia immediately announced a boycott of, calling it a project of “American Democrats.”
The Ukrainian Energy Ministry confirmed that two energy facilities were targeted in air strikes in southern Ukraine, leading to disruptions in power supply. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully intercepted several drones and missiles launched by Russia during the attacks.
Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin announced the cooperation agreement with Britain during a military industry conference in Kiev. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged American Republicans to approve aid to support Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing with allies during times of conflict.
China rejected criticism over its relationship with Russia, following warnings from Washington about potential territorial gains in Ukraine. The Swiss government announced plans for an international conference on peace in Ukraine, which Russia denounced as a project of the “American Democrats” and declined to attend.
