Radio Liberty
The Donald Trump administration is laying off more than 600 Voice of America employees, reducing the staff to fewer than 200 people. This is part of a broader plan to cut funding for federal media organizations, which the White House justifies as combating "radical propaganda".
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the NATO summit in The Hague and will meet with the Secretary General of the Alliance and European leaders. Zelenskyy's participation will involve changes in diplomatic rank to avoid awkward encounters with Trump.
The European Council is expected to give the green light next week to extend EU sanctions against Russia. Hungary is considering not agreeing to this decision.
Ukraine is preparing to become part of the "roaming like at home" zone from January 1, 2026. The EC has received a report on the laws adopted for integration.