Ukraine Strikes Back, Putin in Beijing, West Backs Kyiv

Welcome to Summary of the Week — your quick guide to the top headlines for September 6, 2025. This week’s developments: - Deadly Strikes in Kyiv: 25 civilians killed, including 4 children, after Russian missiles and drones hit the capital. - Drone Commander Banned: Hungary blocks Ukraine’s top drone commander after another strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline. - Political Assassination in Lviv: Former parliament speaker and Maidan leader Andriy Parubiy gunned down. - ‘Flamingo’ Missiles in Crimea: Ukraine’s new long-range cruise missile devastates an FSB base. - US Policy Shift?: Washington approves $850M missile deal, signaling potential change in restrictions. - Mourning in Kyiv: Hundreds gather at the funeral of a toddler and her mother killed in Russian strikes. - Yanukovych Returns to Russian TV with attacks on NATO and the EU. - Putin Meets Xi: Moscow–Beijing ties reach an “unprecedented level,” with Kim Jong-un joining the show of unity. - Corruption Scandals deepen rifts between Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies and the SBU. - Russia Demands Recognition of Occupied Territories as a condition for peace. - 26-Nation Coalition backs new security guarantees for Ukraine. - Chernihiv Demining Team Hit: Russian missile kills 2, wounds 8 workers clearing landmines. - Kremlin Rejects Western Security Guarantees after coalition pledge. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a weekly update.