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Poland's deputy foreign minister suggested that Hungary should withdraw from the EU and NATO and form an alliance with Putin because of its constant criticism of these organizations. He also recalled Hungary's blocking of EU funds for Poland.

F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks, but their number will be insufficient to have a significant impact on the course of the fighting. The planes will initially be used primarily to strengthen air defense rather than for ground attacks.

The Polish parliament passed a law allowing security forces to use lethal weapons with “impunity” in response to threats. This raised concerns among human rights activists about possible human rights violations.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced a future increase in the number of Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

The Romanian Defense Ministry denied information about the downing of Russian drones by air defense systems on the border with Ukraine. The ministry emphasized that the Russian attacks were aimed at Ukrainian infrastructure, not at Romanian territory.

Estonia's new Prime Minister Kristen Mihal has announced tax increases and spending cuts to strengthen the country's security. The government plans to allocate €1.1 billion for defense projects and increase military spending by €4 billion over 5 years.

Fragments of Russian drones are found in Romania after a night attack on Ukraine. NATO announces that there are no signs of a deliberate attack on the alliance's territory.

Joe Biden commented on his withdrawal from the race, saying that he was passing the baton to a new generation. He supported Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and emphasized the importance of protecting democracy.

U. S. President Joe Biden announced his intention to maintain a coalition of states in support of Ukraine and to counter Russia. He also promised to strengthen NATO and strengthen alliances in the Pacific region.

Latvia is investigating information about the possible participation of its children in the Artek camp in occupied Crimea. Authorities warn of risks and urge not to visit the occupied territories of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country will not lift restrictions on shelling of Russian territory to prevent a war between Russia and NATO. Germany supports Ukraine, but all decisions are balanced.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had an online conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Mihal. They discussed further support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and cooperation between the governments.

The British military has conducted the first tests of laser weapons on the Wolfhound combat vehicle. The system is capable of engaging drones at a distance of more than 1 km and tracking multiple targets simultaneously.

Ukrainian intelligence has “hacked” the Russian banking system. The online services of many Russian banks are down or degraded, and there are also interruptions in the work of mobile operators and Internet providers.

The US State Department commented on Kuleba's visit to Beijing. Miller emphasized the importance of China recognizing the aggressor and the victims in the war and hearing about Ukraine's losses directly from Kyiv.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with Phil Gordon. They discussed further support for Ukraine, the results of the Peace Summit and the situation at the frontline.

Kristen Mihal, the new Prime Minister of Estonia, announced long-term support for Ukraine in the war against russia. He said that Estonia plans to raise 1 billion euros to purchase ammunition and increase defense spending.

The President of Ukraine discussed further support for Ukraine with Kristen Michal. Estonia confirmed the preservation of defense aid at 0.25% of GDP and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

General Carsten Breuer warns of a possible Russian attack on NATO in 5-8 years. russia produces more than 1,000 tanks annually, while the 5 largest NATO countries have only half that number.

Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 elections gives him the opportunity to focus on foreign policy. Key challenges: ending the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and securing Ukraine's support against russia's military aggression.

The commander of the British Armed Forces said that russia will need 5 years to rebuild its army after the losses in Ukraine. According to him, while russia is getting weaker, NATO is getting stronger, with 3.2 million troops compared to russia's 1.2 million.

The US Department of Defense considers russia's military presence in the Arctic a potential threat. The Pentagon is also concerned about China's growing activity in the region and calls for strengthening security through partnership with NATO.

Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested three hackers suspected of cyberattacks on NATO countries for terrorist purposes. The suspects may be linked to the pro-Russian group NoName057 (16).

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the scope of first aid for the military. The document defines four levels of care, a list of skills and medicines that will improve the quality of tactical medicine training.

The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that commitments to Ukraine will be honored regardless of the composition of the administration. He emphasized that Russia has already lost the war, and Ukraine is integrating with the West.

The United States has imposed sanctions on two leaders of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn cybercrime group for attacks on critical infrastructure. CARR has been conducting DDoS attacks in Ukraine and manipulating industrial control systems in the United States and Europe.

The President of Ukraine called for preserving unity in Europe despite Putin's attempts to create a split. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of joint actions and determination of European countries to ensure peace.

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on a new maritime security strategy for Ukraine. It provides for the creation of an international platform 'Safe Black Sea' and the conclusion of agreements on security guarantees in the Azov-Black Sea basin.