Europe

Since Trump's election, European defense ministries have felt a cooling in relations with their American counterparts. They are finding it difficult to get meetings, and the American military is changing its policies.

European countries are facing a shortage of explosives due to increased demand and depleted reserves. Expanding production is complicated by dependence on raw material imports and regulatory barriers.

The movie "Snow White" has found itself at the center of scandals due to racial issues and actors' support for various political positions. Disney has restricted media access and changed the premiere location.

Heathrow Airport has a significant power outage due to a fire at a substation. Significant disruptions are expected, passengers are advised not to travel to the airport.

The Bundesrat has approved a package of expenditures that weakens the 'debt brake' for defense and infrastructure. 500 billion euros will be allocated to a special fund, which will stimulate the economy and modernization.

The British Prime Minister discussed sending Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine to cover troops in case they are deployed. This is due to uncertainty about US support.

The President of Lithuania has stated his readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. The condition is a ceasefire and support from other European countries.

At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and guided aerial bombs. Shelling was recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv regions, and there are wounded.

Putin told businessmen that the negotiations would be difficult, calling for preparation for a long war. Analysts predict that the Kremlin will continue to convince Russians of the protracted nature of the war.

Orbán's political director stated that there are more priority tasks and challenges than helping Ukraine. An advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán notes that for Hungary, "the interests of Europeans are more important."

The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to finance artillery shells. He called on the EU to provide support of 5 billion euros for defense.

The Kremlin has stated that Europe is becoming a "party of war" as EU countries strengthen their defense. The EU has approved an €800 billion rearmament plan due to the threat from Russia.

Canada seeks closer cooperation with the EU in the defense industry. This comes amid increasing pressure from the US and concerns about economic coercion.

Rubio and Waltz released details of the conversation between Trump and Zelensky. They discussed Patriot, the situation in Kursk, cooperation in energy and exchange of prisoners of war.

Trump's actions are influencing international politics, raising concerns in Ukraine regarding support. Initial decisions included personnel changes and the cancellation of some of Biden's decisions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with António Costa about Ukraine's participation in the ReArm Europe initiative and accelerating integration into the EU. They also discussed unblocking negotiation clusters.

The President of Finland stated that Europe should create a negotiating team consisting of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy. He also assured Zelensky of Ukraine's support.

The European Commission has approved the White Paper Readiness 2030 and the ReArm Europe plan. This is a major step towards a safer Europe, aimed at deterring Russia and supporting Ukraine.

The President of Finland assured Zelenskyy of further support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of putting pressure on Russia. Stubb also noted the Armed Forces of Ukraine as one of the best in Europe.

The German government plans to propose Annalena Baerbock for the post of head of the UN General Assembly. The German Foreign Minister is known for her active stance on the war in Ukraine.

In Germany, the Bundestag supported the reform of the "debt brake", which will allow allocating hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen defense and infrastructure. The reform envisages the creation of an infrastructure fund of 500 billion euros.

Friedrich Merz spoke before the vote in the German parliament on plans to unlock funds for defense. He emphasized protection against attacks and called on Europe to increase its military potential.

The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. He proposed using more frequent aid packages for various sectors.

To deter Russian aggression, Ukraine will need a powerful army and assistance from the West, especially along the 2,100 km front line. The current front line does not give Ukraine the strategic depth to defend itself.

According to Zelenskyy, Russia launched over 1020 strike drones and almost 1360 guided aerial bombs. He called for increased pressure on the aggressor to end the war.

António Costa stated that Europe seeks to ensure Ukraine has a strong position in peace talks. The EU will strengthen Ukraine's defense with political, financial, and military support.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it may take more than 30 days to reach a silence agreement. Ukraine counts on the support of Europe and America in rebuilding the country and strengthening the army.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that he had joined a virtual coalition meeting where he reaffirmed his strong support for Ukraine. Leaders agreed on concrete actions to support the country.

Zelenskyy stated that Russia has no right to decide on the security of Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized that the deployment of a contingent in Ukraine is a guarantee of peace.