Ukraine's proposed annual production of 10 million drones would dwarf current manufacturing while establishing the country as world's defense technology powerhouse.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for international sanctions to compel Russia into peace negotiations, arguing that partners must "help ensure at least a minimal productive position from the Russian side."
Small Russian reconnaissance groups have infiltrated Ukrainian defenses in eastern Donetsk, forcing Kyiv to deploy special forces units to prevent further territorial losses before scheduled peace negotiations in Alaska
The largest city in Alaska will host a bilateral summit between Trump and Putin to discuss ending the Ukraine war, while the White House acknowledged that "only one side participating in this war will be present."
Alaskan activists will stage a counter-demonstration in Anchorage on 14 August, challenging their governor's endorsement of hosting Putin for talks with President Trump the following day.
Eight Nordic and Baltic countries demanded that any diplomatic settlement preserve Ukraine and Europe's "vital security interests" as Trump prepares to meet Putin with proposals that could cede occupied territories to Russia.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Britain and EU officials warned the United States they will maintain military support for Ukraine regardless of any Trump-Putin agreements
Putin reportedly is demanding Ukraine surrender the entire Donbas and Crimea as part of a deal that would potentially freeze the war along current battle lines.