Czechia aims to deliver at least 800,000 ammunition rounds to Ukraine by June
As Ukraine grapples with a severe artillery ammunition shortage, Czechia pledges to contribute tens of millions of euros to the ammunition initiative.
ISW: Kremlin claims NATO and Russia in “direct confrontation” to deter Western support for Ukraine
The Kremlin has escalated its rhetoric, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claiming that NATO is "already involved in the conflict surrounding Ukraine."
Shoigu warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine in rare phone call
The Russian defense minister stated Macron's idea would "create problems for France" in his first such call in 20 months.
German firms involved in rebuilding Russian-occupied Mariupol, Monitor investigation finds
Gaps in EU sanctions have left room for German corporate involvement in Russian efforts to rebuild destroyed and occupied Mariupol, which has propaganda value for Putin.
Pope prays for people slain in war over rosary and Bible of fallen Ukrainian soldier
The Vatican held a moment of silent prayer for Oleksandr, a young Ukrainian soldier who lost his life in the war, as Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Politico: NATO eyes $100 billion Ukraine fund and Ramstein group takeover amid looming Trump presidency
Amid a stalled $60 billion US military aid package and a looming Trump presidency in the US, NATO aims to formalize its support for Ukraine, per Politico sources.
Polish farmers resume blockade at Ukraine border crossing despite recent negotiations
Despite recent negotiations between Polish and Ukrainian leaders, who claimed to reach “progress,” Polish farmers resumed their blockade at a Ukraine border crossing today, disrupting trade and inadvertently benefiting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
