USA's President Donald Trump has ordered a pause for all military aid to Ukraine. After reports in several American media outlets, the news is confirmed by Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Ukraine is ready to sign a mineral agreement with the USA at any time, responds Prime Minister Denys Sjmyhal – but on Ukraine's terms.
ConflictsUkraine's counter-invasion of Russia aims to create a buffer zone against the enemy, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. At the same time, Russia's advance in Ukrainian Donetsk continues, where "mandatory evacuation" is now being initiated.
WorldUkraine's presidential adviser Mychajlo Podoljak says that Ukraine's land offensive in Russia is a way to reach "just" peace negotiations. At the same time, Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine.
ConflictsThe Ukrainian government denies involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. A Ukrainian group has taken responsibility for the act and claims that Zelensky initially approved the plans – but then tried to stop them. The government calls the allegations "absolute nonsense".
WorldUkraine has full right to attack within Russia, even with weapons from Finland and other Western powers, according to new signals. And important allies got wind of Ukraine's surprise offensive in advance, despite earlier assurances, says President Zelensky's spokesperson.
WorldForces from Ukraine have "broken through at least two Russian defense lines" and captured over ten communities in the surprising land offensive that was launched inside Russia last week, according to the American think tank ISW's assessment. Ukraine now appears to confirm the offensive on Russian soil.
ConflictsThe Ukrainian presidential adviser Mychajlo Podoljak is urging further international isolation of North Korea and Russia, in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to North Korea.
ConflictsRussia's president Vladimir Putin's demands to annex several regions in Ukraine in order to agree to a ceasefire and peace negotiations are rejected by Kiev and Nato. Putin cannot dictate terms to Ukraine, says USA's Defence Minister Lloyd Austin.
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