Both Russia and the Houthis Are Escalating Attacks

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Russia has escalated aerial attacks on Kyiv, launching over 400 drones and 18 missiles against military-industrial targets, as Ukraine's Western allies recalibrate support amid growing fatigue and fragmentation. The U.S. has resumed weapons shipments under the Trump administration, while the EU is doubling down on economic pressure, proposing a floating oil price cap that would replace the static $60/barrel ceiling with a benchmark-linked mechanism starting just above $45. This would adjust to global market…