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NATO has only 5% of the air defense capacity needed to defend its eastern flank, according to NATO's own internal calculations.

Ukraine can still win the war with the continued and reliable support of its NATO allies, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

Ukraine is expected to receive a million shells by the end of the year thanks to the Czech initiative, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said during his visit to Prague.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavski said that the Czech Republic is not yet considering the possibility of deploying its military personnel in Ukraine, but already provides significant humanitarian, political and military assistance to Ukraine during the war, including receiving about 400,000 Ukrainian refugees.

Czech arms manufacturer Czechoslavak Group, the largest supplier of ammunition in Central Europe, said that due to quality problems quality problems, about 50% of the shells promised to Ukraine will not be shipped as quickly as planned, as some components require additional processing or replacement.

European security services suspect russia of organizing arson attacks and sabotage attacks on infrastructure across Europe in an attempt to destabilize the situation on the continent.

Italy will not allow the use of the weapons it provides to strike targets in Russia and will not send troops to Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken did not rule out that the United States may "adapt and correct" its position on allowing Ukraine to launch strikes with American weapons on targets in Russia.

Ukraine is striving for a clear path and timing to join NATO, but the United States and Germany currently do not support setting a specific time frame, although Ukraine's invitation remains on the agenda.

NATO and EU officials discussed the possibility of allowing Ukrainian armed forces to use Western weapons to target military installations in Russia, for self-defense, which EU diplomacy president Josep Borrel considers a legitimate action under international law when used proportionally.

Belarus suspends the Conventional Armed Forces Treaty with Poland and the Czech Republic in response to their previous suspension of obligations under this treaty with respect to Belarus.

Putin threatens the West with serious consequences and a potential “global conflict” if Ukraine is allowed to strike Russia with long-range weapons supplied by the West.

Ukraine is expected to receive 500,000 artillery shells by the end of 2024 as part of the Czech Republic's ammunition initiative, according to a joint statement following a meeting between Prime Minister Shmyhal and EU allies in Prague.

Poland calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to hit targets in russia without restrictions.

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

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.

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.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has presented a plan to create a new model of military service based primarily on voluntary service, without reintroducing compulsory military conscription.

Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.

EU defense ministers will discuss military aid to Ukraine and strengthening the European defense industry, but Hungary delays payments from the European Peace Fund.

NATO foreign ministers will discuss the creation of a €100 billion fund to provide long-term military support to Ukraine when they meet in Prague on May 31, ahead of the July NATO summit in Washington.

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.

Ukrainian troops repelled 80 combat engagements along the entire front line, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, causing significant losses to Russian troops.

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.