Daily Briefing: War in UkraineU.S. Says It Won’t Stop Drone Flights as Tensions Flare With Russia
The New York Times
The downing of an American surveillance drone after it was struck by a Russian warplane was the first known physical contact between the two militaries since the war in Ukraine began. Here’s what we are covering:
Global markets fell after stiff U.S. tariffs went into effect at midnight, and China and Canada immediately imposed retaliatory measures. Mexico said it would announce its response on Sunday.
“We are working on all possible scenarios to protect Ukraine,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country was looking to European allies for support.
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.
The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint.But early data shows people are, instead, starting to flee the United States for Canada.
Some said they felt the U.S. president was disrespectful and that they were proud of their leader for standing up to him.
