CNN: Trump team plans to condition US aid on Ukraine’s peace talks with Russia
Trump officials plan to force Ukraine into "peace" talks by tying US aid to negotiations and delaying NATO membership, raising sovereignty concerns.
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Germany leads effort to boost European defense aid to Kyiv
Key European defense ministers committed to boosting Ukraine's military support, establishing NATO coordination to secure aid amid uncertainty over Trump’s stance on US aid.
Europe needs to wake up and revolutionize arms production, says NATO commander
Admiral Vandier says Europe needs to increase military spending beyond 2% GDP, accelerate technological innovation, and develop more flexible procurement processes.
NATO supports allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
NATO's Parliamentary Assembly has granted Ukraine explicit support for conducting military operations within Russian borders.
NATO PA calls for medium-range missiles to aid Ukraine’s defense and aggression deterrence
This measure aims to strengthen Ukraine’s strategic position and aligns with NATO’s commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.
“Ignore the electoral noise: Georgescu’s TikTok triumph signals nothing about Ukraine,” says Romanian ex-diplomat
Romania's establishment was stunned when TikTok-powered outsider Călin Georgescu leapt from 6% in polls to 22.94% in Sunday's presidential vote, but former foreign ministry counselor Eusebiu Slavitescu sees social media algorithms at work, not shifting allegiances.
Top NATO official urges leaders to get ready for “wartime scenario” after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukraine’s strikes at its territory
NATO’s Rob Bauer calls on industries to adjust production lines for operating under wartime conditions.
Le Monde: Secret discussions on sending troops to Ukraine resume in Europe
Currently, there is no official authorization to deploy regular troops or private military companies to Ukraine. However, proposals have been "on the table for several months."
As Trump readies Ukraine peace push, Europe’s military math doesn’t add up
Only seven of Europe's NATO members now fall short of minimum defense spending targets, but they include economic powerhouses Italy ($2.0 trillion GDP) and Spain ($1.4 trillion).
Ukrainian soldiers receive EOD training in Britain under Operation Interflex
Operation Interflex, led by the UK and NATO allies, trains Ukrainian troops to address the extensive landmine threat, Ukrainian GenStaff says.
Zelenskyy slams weak support for Ukraine at G20 summit in Brazil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the lack of strong support for Ukraine at the recent G20 summit, pointing out that Brazil's president failed to take a firm stance against Russia's aggression.
US and Europe consider granting Ukraine ”punishing blow” capability to prevent future ceasefire violations
Several officials even suggested that Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were taken from it after the fall of the Soviet Union.
Poland says Europe’s largest countries ready to aid Ukraine if US suspends its support for Kyiv
An emergency summit of representatives from Europe’s largest nations took place today in Warsaw.
FT: G20 weakens support for Ukraine as Kyiv marks 1000 days of Russia’s all-out war
Despite calls from European countries for stronger language condemning Russia's attacks, the G20 summit in Rio opted for a milder approach, emphasizing the need for a "just and durable peace" over direct condemnation of Russia's armed aggression.
Der Spiegel: German coalition collapse сould delay Ukraine drone deliveries
The collapse of Germany’s ruling coalition has raised concerns over potential delays in arms supplies to Ukraine, including critical drone deliveries, as budget negotiations and political uncertainty loom.
Ukraine and NATO finalize establishment plan for joint training center
A Ukraine-NATO meeting in Bydgoszcz, Poland finalized the JATEC plan, establishing a joint military analysis, training, and education institution by 2025.
Ukraine to remain secondary issue under Trump’s “America-first policy,” says British military analyst
The greatest threat is that the US may return to a policy of isolationism as it did during World War II.
WSJ: Trump-Putin “warm” relationship conceals deep tensions over Ukraine
Putin’s refusal to make concessions complicates any potential peace talks with the US, despite Trump’s public outreach.
Trump’s disillusionment with Putin could lead to stronger military aid for Ukraine, says expert
Oleksandr Kovalenko, a Ukrainian military analyst, forecasts a turning point when Trump reconsiders his stance on Russia, which will open possibilities for bolstered military aid for Kyiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 994: Deadly blast targets Russian naval commander in Sevastopol
Meanwhile, Pentagon officials report that over 80% of promised US artillery aid has been delivered to Ukraine.