In a move that screams 'timing,' Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Kyiv on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey, killing 14 people and injuring 117 more, according to Ukraine's attorney general. The death toll may rise as rescue operations continue, because why stop at a nice round number? The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the 'massive' attack, claiming it hit military and energy facilities, though the damaged apartment blocks suggest their aim might be a bit off.

Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, made an emotional plea to NATO leaders: 'Protect Ukrainian children from Russian ballistic terror.' He warned that weak responses only encourage Moscow to spread terror beyond Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen backed the call for stronger air defense, noting that the issue will be discussed at the Ankara summit. She also mentioned a €4 billion loan installment and a forthcoming 21st sanctions package, because nothing says 'stop the bloodshed' like bureaucratic paperwork.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military struck oil refineries in Russia's Yaroslavl and Leningrad regions overnight, proving that turnabout is fair play. In other news, an EU investigation found that Hungarian intelligence posted spies to Brussels between 2013-16, though the commission says the spying stopped in 2016 and caused no serious security breach. Olivér Várhelyi, who led Hungary's EU representation during part of that period and now serves as EU commissioner, has denied knowledge. Because who would suspect the guy in charge?