"The United States can no longer serve as a security guarantor for Europe." Defense Minister Pete Hegset.

In London, the Ukrainian delegation held a meeting with national security and foreign policy advisors from the member countries of the "coalition of the willing." The officials agreed on further regular consultations to achieve a just peace for Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials met with Jonathan Powell, the National Security Advisor to the British Prime Minister; Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France; and Jens Plötner, the Foreign Policy and Security Advisor to the German Chancellor.

American right-wing political commentator and podcast host Tim Pool was outraged at the White House that Zelensky didn’t wear a suit to meet with Trump.
Here's how he showed up there yesterday.

Peskov stated that Russia will achieve its goals either through peaceful or military means.

This indicates that Russia will continue its armed aggression against Ukraine, and that peace is not on the table.

Fighters of the 49th Separate Rifle Battalion "Carpathian Sich" captured an African mercenary from Senegal who came to fight for Russia.

Putin's team confirmed preparations for a meeting with Trump.

"Both Trump and Putin want results. That’s why preparatory work is underway," said Putin's spokesperson.

"Ukraine must withdraw troops from four regions to end the war." - Peskov.

Seems like he’s got it all mixed up — it’s actually the Russians who need to leave Ukraine, from all the territories they’ve occupied.

During the night, Russia carried out a massive ballistic strike on Kyiv. Emergency response efforts are ongoing in five districts of the capital to deal with the aftermath of the nighttime attack.

Overnight, Russia launched a total of 214 targets. Seven Iskander ballistic missiles, 31 Х-101 cruise missiles, six Kalibr cruise missiles, 65 UAVs, and four Х-59/69 guided air missiles were shot down.

"Ukraine does not have enough air defense capabilities to effectively intercept such a massive number of missiles and Shaheds." - said Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.

Politico reports that the UK has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia.

In total, the new package includes 150 new trade sanctions targeting Russia. The UK has also restricted access to additional technologies, including software used for exploring and developing new oil and gas wells.

The Interior Minister reported that in Kyiv, approximately 10 people may still be trapped under the rubble.

According to him, this information is still being verified. Klymenko also added that two children from the same family might have died — this is also preliminary data.

In Russia’s Vladimir region, where an ammunition depot explosion occurred, the ruling party "United Russia" sent toilet paper as compensation to those affected.

Denmark has allocated approximately 317 million Danish kroner (about 42.5 million euros) for the purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine as part of its 25th military aid package.
These munitions will be procured through Estonia as part of a joint initiative to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.