The Hague

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the need for maximum support for Ukraine and an end to Russian gas imports. She emphasized the importance of weakening Russia's economy and controlling its shadow fleet.

OSCE PA Special Rapporteur Karina Odebrink stated that Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children could amount to the crime of genocide. She also expressed confidence that Putin will face trial in The Hague.

Ukraine returned two bodies of deceased Russian military personnel with personal dog tags to Russia. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko, called on the families of the Russian military to contact the International Commission on Missing Persons and Russian institutions for confirmation, as Russia may be concealing the repatriation of the bodies.

Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.

At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against underestimating the threat Russia poses to Germany, calling the aggression against Ukraine the biggest security threat to Europe. He emphasized the need to increase defense spending and continue supporting Kyiv.

European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.

Estonia has confirmed its readiness to host F-35 aircraft of the North Atlantic Alliance on its territory, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called this "dangerous" for Russia.

During the NATO summit, Donald Trump stated that Russia would never attack the Alliance while he is president. NATO leaders noted Trump's efforts to increase defense spending.

The NATO Summit in The Hague concluded with most Alliance countries agreeing to increase defense spending to 5%. Ukraine participated as an honored guest.

US President Donald Trump announced upcoming talks with Iran regarding its abandonment of nuclear ambitions following a successful operation to destroy the nuclear program. This comes after successful bombings that he says have set back Iran's nuclear program by decades, despite differing assessments from US intelligence.

Prosecutor General Kravchenko called the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine a turning point for global justice, giving a real chance to bring the perpetrators to justice.

According to the President, Ukraine highly appreciates PACE's support in establishing a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression by the Russian Federation. This tribunal will allow holding the leadership of the Russian regime accountable.

Donald Trump has announced his intention to personally negotiate with Spain to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. The US President has spoken harshly about the need for Spain to "come to its senses and pay up", despite previous statements by the Spanish government that no negative consequences are expected.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit, including discussions on prisoner and casualty exchanges. Zelenskyy said that Russia handed over the bodies of its dead to Ukraine, which are currently undergoing examination in Kyiv for identification.

Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump in The Hague, which lasted about 50 minutes. The discussion included the purchase of air defense systems, co-production of drones, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the dead.

US President Donald Trump reacted to the joking words of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called him "daddy". Trump jokingly threatened to "punch him in the face", expressing sympathy.

The meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Trump in The Hague lasted about 50 minutes. The Ukrainian leader is satisfied with the discussion, covering all significant issues.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha participated in the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in The Hague, where support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia were discussed. He called for tough sanctions and increased defense support, stressing that Russia is an existential threat to the Euro-Atlantic area.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has declared his distrust of Putin, citing lies about Russia's involvement in the MH17 disaster. Rutte also reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Ukraine on its path to NATO membership.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the "coalition of the willing" will continue negotiations in the coming days to coordinate support for Ukraine. The statements were made following the NATO summit, where an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP was also discussed.

Spain does not foresee negative consequences for not meeting the NATO spending target of 5% of GDP. The country's government assures that it will fulfill all obligations regarding military capabilities without reaching this level.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the Alliance. NATO is committed to providing Ukraine with 35 billion euros in aid this year to ensure peace.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced a decision to raise the defense spending of member countries of the Alliance to 5% of GDP. Of this amount, 3.5% will be directed to financing troops and necessary equipment, and 1.5% to support investments in security.

US President Donald Trump stated at a closed NATO meeting the need to resolve the situation with the war in Ukraine, which is "completely out of control. " This was seen as a positive sign of interaction, although the comment was made against the background of a lack of enthusiasm for a meeting with Zelensky.

At the summit in The Hague, NATO member states agreed to significantly increase defence spending, committing to invest 5% of GDP annually in core defence needs until 2035. The Declaration reaffirms the commitment to support Ukraine.

During the NATO summit, Mark Rutte commented on Donald Trump's statements regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump compared the countries to fighting children and stated that both sides had violated the truce.

NATO leaders in The Hague pledge to support Ukraine in the final summit statement, which includes a line on continued support for Ukraine, as well as a line on "the long-term threat that Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security. "

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.

NATO allies have agreed to tone down criticism of Russia in a statement to be signed by leaders, according to a leak to The Telegraph.