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A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over hacking of video surveillance cameras on military aid routes to Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed a firm protest and continued support for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that the existing anti-ballistic missile capabilities are insufficient, and the number of ballistic missiles will increase. Ukraine proposed to European leaders the creation of a joint air defense system FREYJA, offering its own interceptor missile.
The President of Ukraine hopes to see FREYJA in operation within 12 months. Nine European countries have joined the project, and Ukraine provides the interceptor missile.
President Zelenskyy announced that the FREYJA project will involve the Ukrainian company Fire Point and European companies, including Thales, HENSOLDT, Saab.
President Zelenskyy stated that the joint FREYJA system will strengthen the defense of Ukraine and Europe. He believes that this, together with strikes on the Russian economy, will force Putin to sit down for negotiations.
In Paris, Ukraine and nine European countries signed a declaration on the creation of a defense coalition for a joint air defense system. The coalition will combine the defense-industrial base and experience, including Ukraine's unique experience in defending against Russian aggression.
Ukraine initiated the creation of the Integrated Coalition for Missile Defense, which nine European countries have officially joined. The coalition will work on building the pan-European anti-ballistic shield Freyja.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported on a new delivery of mobile F-16 simulators. The simulators are designed specifically for Ukrainian pilots and will allow increasing the intensity of training.
Germany summoned the Russian ambassador over cyberattacks against Germany, the EU, and Ukraine. The EU imposed sanctions against nine individuals and four organizations involved in cyber operations.
Modern warfare is not only changes on the battlefield, but also a change in approaches to the development and implementation of the latest weapons.
The Moroccan national team defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The decisive strike was made by Ismael Saibari.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
European partners may finance the purchase of ten L-39NG Skyfox training and combat aircraft. The aircraft have been equipped with the capability to use underwing machine guns and missiles for intercepting drones.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported the announcement of a $1 billion aid package at the "Ramstein" meeting. At the same time, the Netherlands will transfer about 700 cruise missiles, and the total amount of aid could reach $4 billion.
The NATO Secretary General stated that Putin must decide whether he is ready for negotiations. Currently, Russia is spending nearly half of its budget on defense.
The Dutch government will provide €500 million for the purchase of drones and weaponry. Half of the amount will be spent on drones from Dutch companies.
Trust in news globally has fallen to 37%, the lowest level since 2015. Audiences are shifting en masse to online video and social media.
The Netherlands has handed over an Alkmaar-class minehunter named Henichesk to Ukraine. The fleet now has five such vessels for searching for and neutralizing naval mines.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
The US and 21 other countries demand that Iran cease attacks on individuals abroad. Tehran's intelligence services are accused of using organized crime for terrorist acts.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a match between Mexico and South Africa and a grand show featuring Shakira. For the first time, the tournament hosted by three countries will bring together 48 national teams and will feature a round of 32 stage.
Five EU countries propose temporarily restricting voting rights for new members of the bloc. The initiative envisages strengthening control over the rule of law.
The Netherlands has completed its participation in Mission Interflex, which has trained 63,000 personnel. Going forward, Britain will conduct only specialized training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The European Commission will tighten visa rules for Russians following complaints from 11 countries. New security measures will be introduced within the framework of the Visa Code.
The government has launched a two-year experiment using multi-trailer trucks on the Kyiv – Odesa route. This will help reduce logistics costs.
Eleven countries are demanding that the European Commission stop issuing Schengen visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. In 2025, Russians received more than 620 thousand entry permits.