### A Week of Shifts in the Ukraine-Russia War

In a turbulent stretch of early June, long-held beliefs about the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia were upended. On June 1st, Ukraine executed one of the boldest operations in modern military history by launching drones from trucks to target critical bombers deep within Russian territory. This innovative act of sabotage revealed significant weaknesses in Russia's defenses.

Two days later, Ukraine struck another blow by targeting the bridge that connects Crimea, under Russian occupation, to the Russian mainland. These audacious actions highlighted Ukraine's strategic ingenuity and capability to inflict damage deep within Russian lines.

Amid these confrontations, there were also diplomatic exchanges in Istanbul. Although not much progressed beyond Russia reiterating its demands, the fact that communication channels were established marked a shift in their interactions.

Simultaneously, the fighting on the ground remained intense. Despite pushing hard against the Ukrainian forces, Russia was not without significant losses, nearing its millionth casualty. In a phone call on June 4th with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin vowed to retaliate against the Ukrainian offensives.

This week of war has demonstrated the evolving tactics and shifting dynamics in the conflict, leaving the international community closely watching the next moves in this ongoing saga.