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Russian military are actively expanding the use of motorcycles on the front lines in Ukraine, integrating them into attack tactics and supporting military operations. They use motorcycles for sabotage, reconnaissance, infiltration, evacuation and logistics, and also train soldiers and plan to equip more than half of the infantry forces with similar vehicles.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that there is no place for Ukraine in NATO, and Zelenskyy's presence only at an informal dinner in The Hague marks "the end of an era. " Orbán believes that Ukraine's entry into any integration community does not correspond to Hungary's national interests.

Russia is preparing the public and military for a potential war with NATO. NATO Secretary General Rutte points to Russia as the biggest existential threat and warns of a possible attack within 3-7 years, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy believes that Russia will be ready for war with NATO by 2030.

US President Donald Trump will spend the night in the royal palace during the NATO summit in the Netherlands. This is a unique gesture, as he will also have breakfast with the royal family.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet on Wednesday during the NATO summit. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of reduced attention to the Russian-Ukrainian war due to the Middle East conflict.

World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.

The Ukrainian delegation at the NATO summit in The Hague announced preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported that negotiations with the American side are already underway.

The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Zelenskyy and Macron, coordinated steps to increase pressure on Russia and increase support for Ukraine. Strengthening air defense, increasing the number of "Mirage" aircraft and the production of drones were discussed.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak emphasized the positive signals of the first day of the NATO summit, in particular the support of Ukraine and the awareness of the Russian threat. He also stressed the need for further deliveries of air defense systems, weapons and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Amsterdam to attend the NATO summit. He will hold meetings and a dinner with leaders of member countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with EU and NATO leaders to coordinate efforts. Issues of strengthening Ukraine, defense cooperation, negotiations on EU membership, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation were discussed.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, increasing defense assistance, cooperation in drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia.

Denmark has allocated almost 3. 3 billion hryvnias for launching Ukrainian defense production on its territory. This project is the first step of the Build with Ukraine initiative, agreed upon during the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels, and will strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched 28,743 Shahed drones at Ukraine, 2,736 of them in June of this year. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not be able to shoot down these drones without the help of partners.

US President Donald Trump expressed hope for significant achievements from the NATO summit in The Hague, expecting important agreements. He also emphasized that, in the worst case, he would have a more peaceful time than what he "experienced with Iran and Israel."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Dutch parliament for assistance that saves lives in Ukraine, including air defense systems and investments in defense. He also coordinated steps with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the NATO summit and strengthening air defense.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague. They coordinated steps within the framework of the NATO summit, discussed strengthening air defense and supporting Ukraine's defense production.

US President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.

US President Donald Trump announced a probable meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit.

The White House confirmed the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit in The Hague. The leaders last met in April at Pope Francis' funeral.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the construction of a "bridge" between Ukraine and NATO, which is the next step after the Washington Summit. Ukraine has received 35 billion dollars in military aid since the beginning of 2025.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is planning new military operations on NATO territory, as Putin has no intention of stopping the war. He emphasized the need to stop Putin in Ukraine and called on European countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance faces challenges due to Russia's aggressive rearmament, supported by Chinese technology. NATO is strengthening its production capabilities, opening hundreds of new production lines to increase the output of military equipment.

Donald Trump stated that Israel and Iran violated the ceasefire by launching attacks after the set deadline. The US President expressed his disappointment with the actions of both sides.

The area of potentially mined lands in Ukraine has decreased by over 20% since the end of 2022, now totaling about 137,000 square kilometers, predominantly agricultural land. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the attraction of $1.2 billion in demining aid and the formation of an international coalition of over fifty states.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in The Hague, where he met with acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof. Issues of cooperation in drone production and a new package of military aid from the Netherlands were discussed.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance will continue to support Ukraine, despite the situation in the Middle East. Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has already received 35 billion dollars in military aid.

The Dutch government is allocating 175 million euros to support Ukraine, with most of the funds going to the purchase of new drones and radar systems. This assistance is crucial for repelling attacks by Russian drones and missiles.

President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine is a beneficial ally for NATO, having significant war experience and new technologies. He emphasized that Ukrainians have unique experience of survival in conditions of hostilities, cyberattacks, and energy challenges, which can strengthen the Alliance.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague. He emphasized that Ukrainians are allies of the United States, and Russia is an existential enemy.