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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken in Washington to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities, rebuilding a damaged children's hospital, and coordinating steps ahead of the NATO summit.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met in Washington with the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada to discuss further defense, financial and humanitarian assistance from Canada, as well as a possible visit to Ukraine and the Canadian Parliament's patronage of the restoration of destroyed civilian infrastructure.

At the NATO summit, U. S. congressmen expect the allies to agree to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike inside Russia, including its energy infrastructure and oil and gas fields, to stop the Kremlin's war machine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Russia's missile attack on Ukraine was a response to the security agreement signed between Ukraine and Poland, as well as to the upcoming NATO summit aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the First Lady laid flowers at the Holodomor Memorial in Washington before the NATO Summit, honoring the memory of Ukrainians who died from the 1932-1933 famine and pledging to defend historical justice against the current Russian aggression.

President Zelenskiy said he is fighting for more air defense systems, F-16s, additional security guarantees, weapons, finance, and political support for Ukraine during his visit to Washington and the NATO summit.

NATO leaders are gathering for an anniversary summit in Washington, D. C., with the top priority of supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion, to coordinate aid and provide more ammunition, air defense equipment and other assistance.

The NATO Summit, marking the 75th anniversary of the Alliance's founding, begins today in Washington. President Joe Biden will host representatives of NATO member states at the historic celebration of the strongest defense alliance in history.

Ukraine expects more weapons, air defense systems and tougher sanctions against russia from NATO partners at the upcoming summit to stop Russia's genocidal war.

In the first half of 2023, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine codified more than 60 new models of domestically produced ammunition, including more than 50 models for drones, mortar shells of various calibers, artillery shells, melee weapons, and small arms ammunition.

A State Department spokesman says that NATO members may put forward policy proposals at the upcoming summit, in response to the Polish prime minister's desire to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine with NATO's consent.

The White House has dismissed concerns about President Biden's health, saying he does not have Parkinson's disease and regular checkups have not revealed any abnormalities in his nervous system.

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Biden pledged to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and announced new measures with allies to protect Ukrainian cities and civilians from Russian missile strikes following Russia's recent deadly attacks.

On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.

NATO needs 35 to 50 additional brigades totaling 105,000 to 350,000 soldiers to fully implement its new defense plans against potential Russian aggression, which poses a serious challenge to Allies in providing the necessary personnel and capabilities, such as air defense.

Ukrainian MPs have called for providing Ukraine with the necessary weapons, lifting restrictions on their use, and recognizing Russia's actions as a terrorist act, as Russia has launched a massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities that killed dozens of people.

South Korean President Yun Suk-yol plans to discuss the "clear threat" posed to Europe by North Korea's deepening military ties with Russia at the upcoming NATO summit.

As a result of Russia's massive missile strike on Kyiv, 22 people were killed and 82 injured, and damage was recorded in 7 districts of the city, including the destruction of part of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital.

President Zelenskyy expects very concrete steps from NATO partners at the summit, including strengthening Ukraine's air defense, civilian infrastructure, and energy grid.

The footage published by Deputy Minister of Justice Haichenko clearly shows the moment of approach and impact of the missile, which is identified as an X-101 cruise missile.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, traveled to the United States to participate in the NATO Parliamentary Speakers' Summit and hold meetings aimed at ensuring comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including Ukraine's membership in NATO and long-term military support.

Poland will discuss with its NATO allies the possibility of shooting down Russian missiles heading toward Poland in Ukrainian airspace before they enter NATO territory.

Polish President Andrzej Duda meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Belvedere Palace in Warsaw before leaving for the NATO summit.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sign the Ukraine-Poland Security Agreement in Warsaw ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.

Russia's latest massive missile attack on Ukraine was called a response to Ukraine's strike on energy facilities in Russia. At the same time, Moscow denies striking civilians and accuses Ukraine of provocations.

President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Tusk met in Warsaw to discuss defense cooperation, Ukraine's European integration, expectations from the NATO summit, Poland's participation in Ukraine's recovery, trade and humanitarian cooperation, and signed an agreement on security cooperation between the two countries.

President Zelenskyy met with UK Defense Secretary Healey in Odesa to discuss, among other things, the signing of a 100-year cooperation agreement and Ukraine's urgent needs for weapons and ammunition.

NATO allies are expected to announce additional military aid packages to Ukraine, including enhanced air defense, more ammunition, and more training and assistance, before the upcoming NATO summit on July 9.

Newly appointed Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans made his first working visit to Ukraine, reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and discussing cooperation in military technology, procurement reform, digital solutions and air defense.