Poland calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to hit targets in russia without restrictions.
EU defense ministers will discuss lifting restrictions on Ukraine's ability to strike targets in Russia with weapons transferred to it, as some member states have already begun to address this issue.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that "we see no signs" that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin plans to end the war.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg answered why it is now right to lift restrictions on Western weapons to hit targets inside Russia, citing Ukraine's right to self-defense.
Ukraine urgently needs more air defense systems, and NATO is working with Allies to increase supplies of ammunition, air defense systems, including advanced Patriot systems.
Russian companies facing difficulties in trading with China due to Western sanctions are increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether and barter transactions to circumvent financial restrictions.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala supported Ukraine's right to use Western weapons to strike at Russian territory, calling this position "simply logical" as Ukraine defends itself against Russian aggression.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will meet with EU leaders in Prague to discuss military aid to Ukraine.
EU defense ministers will discuss military aid to Ukraine and strengthening the European defense industry, but Hungary delays payments from the European Peace Fund.
Latvia supports Ukraine's strikes with Western weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia and calls on NATO allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons for such strikes.
Bulgaria has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, as confirmed by acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
NATO has no plans to deploy troops to Ukraine or send air assets into Ukrainian airspace, but is providing critical support to enable Ukraine to defend itself, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the allies should consider arms restrictions on Ukraine, arguing that "under international law, the right to self-defense includes the right to strike legitimate military targets outside Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership and cooperation with the Alliance.
The German government is opposed to a NATO defense shield for Ukraine.
North Korea and China are the most significant supporters of Russia's war against Ukraine, providing military aid, microelectronics for missiles and tanks, and more than a million artillery shells, while Russia shares with the DPRK technologies that allow them to develop their missile and nuclear programs.
The NATO Secretary General expects Allies to agree on an enhanced NATO role in organizing, securing, planning and delivering supplies to ensure more stable supply flows to Ukraine by the Alliance's summit in July, as well as a multi-year financial commitment for long-term support.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that it is important to help Ukraine ensure that it is ready for immediate NATO membership when political conditions allow, while considering how to strengthen NATO's role in providing sustained long-term support to Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke out against the use of Western weapons provided to Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, disagreeing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's proposal to allow such strikes.
NATO said it stood in solidarity with Estonia against any threat to its sovereignty after Russia dismantled Estonian border buoys, which led to tensions between the two countries.
A Romanian citizen was arrested for allegedly spying for Russia by observing, photographing and transmitting information about NATO military facilities and equipment.
Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.
Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych took part in the 191st meeting of the NATO Military Committee, where they discussed strengthening defense plans, readiness to counter threats and further support for Ukraine.
Russia has declared the British Defense Attaché in Moscow "persona non grata" in response to the UK's expulsion of the Russian Defense Attaché from London.
The International Working Group on Ukraine's Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration proposes that NATO invite Ukraine to start accession negotiations and define specific membership conditions at the July NATO Summit, with the goal of Ukraine joining NATO no later than July 2028.
The German government rejects calls for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine, citing the risk of escalation.
Russia has neither the intention nor the capability to launch a military attack on any NATO country, but an all-out hybrid war is being waged against the Alliance, including cyberattacks, disinformation, hybrid warfare, sabotage, acts of violence and murder, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said.
NATO does not intend to send troops to Ukraine, but will increase support by providing more weapons and ammunition to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
The NATO Summit will be held in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2024. The celebration of NATO's 75th anniversary is expected to take place on July 9 in the afternoon.