Airstrike

Protesters gathered outside Chicago's Wrigley Building to urge continued U.S. backing for Ukraine as Russian airstrikes escalated, including a strike reported to have killed a 1-year-old child at a playground. Demonstrators, some with family in Ukraine, called for intelligence sharing to help intercept missiles and voiced concern over reports of wavering U.S. support, including questions about access to Starlink and Starshield technology. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any U.S. pause in support. President Trump disputed claims the U.S. has abandoned Ukraine, saying significant aid has already been provided. President Zelenskyy said Ukraine had no warning of the latest strikes, which targeted energy infrastructure and civilian buildings. Reports also surfaced of a possible Russia-Ukraine meeting that may exclude Ukraine.