Ukrainian strikes target Caspian Sea shipping as London summit targets Hormuz crisis
Ukraine targets Iranian-bound weapons in the Caspian Sea, while US and allied officials prepare a London summit to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Tensions persist across Eastern Europe and the Middle East as diplomatic and military maneuvers intensify. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced strikes on Caspian Sea vessels transporting weaponry to Iran, while alleging Russia plans to deploy an additional 30,000 North Korean troops. The developments follow ongoing protests in Kyiv triggered by the dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister.
In Manila, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who urged Washington to halt military assistance to Kyiv. Concurrently, US officials are assessing additional sanctions against Moscow.
Regarding the Middle East crisis, preparations continue for a multinational summit in London aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz following Tehran's rejection of a truce. With crude oil reaching $100 per barrel, US President Donald Trump is weighing further military escalation while maintaining diplomatic contact with Iranian officials.
Sources: Corriere della Sera
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