The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine uncovered new draft evasion schemes and detained 10 organizers involved in illegal operations across several regions of Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Pavlo Palisa, together with Presidential Sanctions Policy Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk and representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General, held a meeting with diplomats from partner countries.
The Brave1 defense technology cluster, with support from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has announced the opening of applications for the annual Battle Proven defense startup competition.
General Onno Eichelsheim, Chief of Defence of the Netherlands Armed Forces, stated that Ukraine is gradually gaining an advantage over Russia thanks to the development and effective use of unmanned technologies.
The Ministry of Defense, together with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is launching the “Logistical Lockdown” program and scaling up “middle strike” operations against the Russian army’s rear.
France summoned the Russian Federation’s ambassador following the Russian Federation’s massive strikes on Ukraine last weekend and amid unacceptable threats against Ukrainian civilians and foreign diplomats.
The opening of a mission of Belarusian democratic forces in Kyiv has launched an official dialogue between Ukraine and the Belarusian democratic opposition and marked an important, progressive step in developing cooperation.
Norway has signed an agreement with the EU under which it will provide Ukraine with 425 million Norwegian kroner (approximately 40 million euros) for decentralized energy production, renewable energy, battery storage, and flexible local energy systems.
OSCE participating states have condemned Russian terror and reaffirmed their support for Ukraine during a special meeting convened at Ukraine's request following Russia's massive attacks.
Ukraine is ready to discuss with its European partners the idea of reaching an “airport” ceasefire with Russia, though other formats—such as an “energy” or “port” ceasefire—are also possible; however, a single practical case must be clearly worked out to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach.
Ukraine is urging Brussels to open all six negotiation clusters for its EU accession already in June, ahead of the previously indicated July timeline, warning that the country is already falling behind its planned accession schedule.
Ending Russia’s war against Ukraine is impossible without the involvement and leadership of the United States, while Europe must play a stronger in peace efforts.
Support for Ukraine in the German parliament extends beyond the ruling coalition, and there are virtually no disagreements between coalition partners on foreign policy or Ukraine.
Strengthening Ukraine is the only path to a just peace, and the strategic goal of Germany’s conservatives is to ensure Ukraine’s victory and the restoration of its internationally recognized borders.