High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.
Oleksandr Lukashenka stated that Putin did not ask Belarus for military assistance, as this would create more problems. He noted that Belarus has a long border with Ukraine, which would be difficult to control.
A new memorandum allows the Pentagon to redirect weapons intended for Ukraine back to US stockpiles. This could lead to billions of dollars previously allocated for Ukraine being reallocated to replenish depleted US stockpiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed a new instrument for supplying weapons to Ukraine, PURL, which Latvia is ready to join. Ukraine's European integration path and the need to open a negotiation cluster were also discussed.
Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia's attack on Georgia in 2008 was the first step in changing borders and undermining stability in the region. This aggression led to the occupation of 20% of Georgian territory and the forced displacement of over 200,000 people.
A group of people's deputies submitted bill No. 13596 to the Verkhovna Rada, which will allow dismissing Cabinet ministers based on the results of the interpellation procedure. This involves the parliament considering the issue of a minister's actions or inaction, demanding explanations and evaluating their activities.
A Ukrainian Patriot radar, damaged by a Russian strike and considered lost, has been restored by Bundeswehr engineers. The radar has successfully returned to service and has already helped destroy another Russian target.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is relying on a meeting with Donald Trump to achieve strategic goals in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin considers the summit the main tool for keeping Ukraine out of NATO and changing geopolitical reality.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine, recognition of Russia's territorial gains, sanctions lifting, and energy cooperation. Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement.
A KMIS poll showed that 76% of Ukrainians are categorically against the Russian "peace plan," which includes renouncing NATO and recognizing the occupation. Only 17% are willing to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the implementation of the DELTA combat digital ecosystem at all levels of the Defense Forces. The system allows seeing the battlefield in real time and exchanging information, supporting the destruction of over 2000 enemy targets daily.
Italy has approved the construction of a 13 billion euro bridge across the Strait of Messina after half a century of discussions. The project will connect the mainland with Sicily and is part of Giorgia Meloni's government plan to strengthen infrastructure for NATO commitments.
Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.
The US and NATO have introduced the PURL mechanism to accelerate the supply of critically important American weapons to Ukraine. The initiative is funded by European members of the Alliance and Canada, providing for regular aid packages worth about 500 million dollars each.
Thousands of people in Hiroshima honored the memory of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. The city's mayor urged world leaders to visit Hiroshima and consider the lessons of the tragedy, warning of the consequences of military buildup.
The aid includes repairs for M777 howitzers, logistics services, and more.
Ukraine has received over a billion dollars from European partners — NATO members — for the purchase of American weapons. This indicates the implementation of the decisions of the Hague Summit of the Alliance.
Ukraine and Greece have agreed on the development of transport and logistics corridors in Southeast Europe. They also discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defense and purchasing American weapons.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are allocating $486 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. This will increase the potential for protecting lives and serves as an example for other NATO countries.
The three countries will finance a package of equipment and ammunition supplies for Ukraine worth $500 million. This is happening under NATO's new initiative "Ukraine Priority Needs List."
Sweden will contribute $275 million to the American initiative for selling defense equipment to Ukraine. This contribution is coordinated by NATO and includes missiles for Patriot, anti-tank weapons, and ammunition.
Russia no longer considers itself restricted by the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian Federation has the right to take appropriate measures.
The Netherlands fully finances the first military aid package to Ukraine worth $500 million as part of NATO's new PURL initiative. Other Alliance countries will provide similar aid packages on a regular basis.
According to the deputy head of the Russian Security Council, the statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry on lifting the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate and short-range missiles is a result of "the anti-Russian policy of NATO countries. "
Germany has redeployed five Eurofighter jets and 150 military personnel to Poland. This happened four weeks before the start of the joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises, scheduled for September.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
