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Denmark introduces mandatory military conscription for women aged 18 and older, lasting 11 months, using a lottery system. This innovation will increase the number of conscripts to 6,500 people per year by 2033 and is supported by an increase in the defense budget.

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Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, plans to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing common interests and unresolved issues. He spoke out against Ukraine's unconditional entry into the EU and NATO, citing the war and European standards.

Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.

Since the beginning of the day, 111 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The occupiers used 1256 kamikaze drones and carried out 3754 shellings of positions. Numerous attacks were repelled in various directions, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and representatives of German defense companies. Joint production of weapons, modern samples, and the goal — to reach systematic air defense production, which is a strategic task, were discussed.

The NATO summit in The Hague demonstrated the growth of European defence spending, but calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine indicate a change in mood. NATO has refocused on deterring Russia, while Ukraine faces heavy casualties on the frontline and the risk of losing territory.

At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.

Norway will send some of its F-35 fighter jets to Poland in the autumn to enhance the security of Polish airspace and protect the logistics hub near Rzeszów. This measure will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of international military aid to Ukraine.

Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.

The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.

Poland will invest 2. 4 billion zlotys in the state defense group PGZ to increase the production of 155-mm and 120-mm artillery shells fivefold. This will reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

Russian lies about NATO expansion as the "reason" for aggression against Ukraine do not correspond to Putin's statements in 2004. At that time, he welcomed the Alliance's expansion, stating that it would strengthen trust in Europe and the world, unlike current claims of a "threat."

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against underestimating the threat Russia poses to Germany, calling the aggression against Ukraine the biggest security threat to Europe. He emphasized the need to increase defense spending and continue supporting Kyiv.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia, supporting Ukraine through the SAFE and ReArm Europe initiatives, and the importance of strengthening Ukrainian air defense. They also touched upon the issue of using frozen Russian assets.

In The Hague, President Zelenskyy discussed issues of Patriot systems and the protection of Ukrainian skies with President Trump. Bilateral relations and the continuation of negotiations at the ministerial level were also discussed.

During a press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to strengthen relations between the two states. They discussed the security situation, diplomacy, EU decisions, and coordination with NATO partners, as well as assistance to Ukraine and the interest of Polish companies in reconstruction.

During his farewell visit to Kyiv, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed further aid to Ukraine and the decisions of the NATO summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Economic relations were also discussed, particularly the interest of Polish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin has announced cuts to military spending for the next three years after Kremlin officials warned Russia was on the verge of recession. This also comes amid record interest rates and inflation in the country.

Lithuania officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines. This decision was made due to the perception of Russia as a long-term existential threat, with the aim of using all means to protect the population and territory of NATO.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with advisors from partner countries the results of the NATO summit and the prospects for Ukraine's European integration. The discussion focused on increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump.

European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia produces more ammunition than all EU countries combined. He emphasized that sanctions against Russia are vital for stopping the Russian war machine for the sake of security not only of Ukraine but also of EU and NATO countries.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak believes that sanctions against Russia and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table for real talks.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, as Moscow rejects US peace efforts and a ceasefire, demonstrating a lack of pressure. He emphasized that devastating sanctions are a key tool to force Russia to a peaceful settlement.

The Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that sanctions successfully deter Russia from aggression against Europe and NATO. He emphasized that sanctions and the struggle of the Ukrainian nation are the only things holding them back.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his country stopped Ukraine's accession to the European Union. According to him, Ukraine's membership in the EU would drag Hungary into war and destroy it.

The introduction of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is delayed due to disagreements among allies. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the restrictions, demanding guarantees of gas supplies, while the US is not rushing to lower the price cap on Russian oil.

Estonia has confirmed its readiness to host F-35 aircraft of the North Atlantic Alliance on its territory, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called this "dangerous" for Russia.

Ukraine is preparing to launch the Defence City joint arms production program with international partners by September. The program includes 21 initiatives for localizing production in Ukraine and up to 10 projects abroad, particularly in Denmark and the United Kingdom.