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Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Former CIA chief Petraeus believes that if successful in Ukraine, putin may attack Lithuania. He criticized the US delay in arming and emphasized the huge losses of the russian federation.

The head of the Bundeswehr Association stated that Germany needs up to 260,000 soldiers for NATO's defense needs. The Bundeswehr currently has about 181,500 soldiers.

Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.

Jan Lipavský stated that in regions where Russia borders NATO countries, there is no war, unlike other regions where conflicts are taking place. Kellogg previously said that Russia's concern about NATO expansion is understandable.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the issue of Ukraine's membership in NATO was not the subject of negotiations with the Russian side during his visit to Moscow. He emphasized the importance of bringing the positions of Europe, the USA and Turkey closer on this issue.

Ukraine covers 40% of the army's needs thanks to the domestic defense industry. According to Sybiha, the country has increased the production of weapons many times, especially in the field of drone technologies.

Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded Kyrylo Budanov the Gold Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit to Poland. Vadym Skibitsky was also awarded the Knight's Cross.

Russia demands guarantees from the West that NATO will not expand eastward as a condition for ending the war. Kellogg called it a "fair concern", but Ukraine's accession to the Alliance is not being discussed.

The President of Serbia stated that he would not fulfill contracts if there is a suspicion that weapons will end up in Ukraine. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported on the supply of ammunition to Kyiv by Serbia.

The Canadian government plans to increase defense spending to protect sovereignty. Canada lags behind NATO's target of 2% of GDP, making it a violator in the alliance.

France has begun a large-scale reconstruction of the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur airbase worth $1. 7 billion. This is being done to accommodate the latest Rafale fighters and ASN4G missiles with nuclear capabilities.

On June 4, 2025, the next meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine will take place at NATO Headquarters. The initiators are Great Britain and Germany.

Putin will be ready for a gradual advance in Ukraine, believing that Russia can fight for years. He is replenishing losses at the front, but Western aid to Ukraine can change this.

Putin's demands regarding the cessation of war in Ukraine indicate the Kremlin's desire to force the West to "surrender" Ukraine and dismantle NATO. Russia intends to increase its territorial claims.

Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte, stated that the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine is important for her country. In case of victory, Russia may turn its attention to the North.

The US President stated that he will assess Putin's actions in two weeks. He is disappointed by the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukrainian cities during negotiations.

Petr Pavel gathered Czech parties to guarantee the continuation of aid to Ukraine, including 1. 8 million shells. Despite the opposition's skepticism, the ammunition initiative will not be jeopardized.

Zelenskyy stated that if Ukraine is not present at the NATO summit in The Hague, it will be a victory for Putin over the Alliance. The summit may take place without mentioning Ukraine due to the complex relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy.

Finland has initiated withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to Russia's growing aggression. The government has already submitted a relevant proposal to parliament, responding to threats from the Russian Federation.

The Kremlin spokesman rejected the possibility of discussing with Ukraine the ban on Georgia and Moldova joining NATO. According to him, negotiations with Ukraine are bilateral.

Putin is ready to end the war if the West guarantees in writing that NATO will not expand to the east. He also demands a neutral status for Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions and the protection of Russian speakers.

Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy and handed a note of protest over the killings of prisoners of war and the shelling of cities. Lithuania condemns Russia's war crimes.

Despite sanctions, in 2025 Russia may receive more than 20 billion euros from the EU for the export of raw materials, which is more than military aid to Ukraine. The largest importers of Russian raw materials are China, India and Turkey.

The USA and Great Britain are conducting joint military exercises in Norway. The goal is to deter Russian aggression and integrate Finland and Sweden into NATO.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

The EU Council has adopted the SAFE program worth €150 billion to stimulate joint procurement in the field of defense. The instrument will allow the bloc to support Ukraine by linking its defense industry with the program.

Mark Rutte wants to hold a short NATO summit without divisions among members due to Trump and Zelensky. The US may cut support for Ukraine, complicating the situation at the summit.

The trial of Maradona's doctors has been suspended due to doubts about the impartiality of the judge, who allegedly gave an interview to the media about the case. The possible removal of the judge could lead to a review of the process.