Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and announced new British support decisions for Ukraine and new sanctions steps against Russia’s shadow fleet. He briefed Starmer on recent Russian strikes, discussed possible UK participation in restoring Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, further pressure on Russia and steps to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
Zelensky said G7 partners supported Ukraine’s key needs during a meeting involving Kyiv. The discussions covered an energy package, stronger air defenses, additional Patriot missiles, production licenses and expanded defense manufacturing capacity to reinforce Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian attacks.
Zelensky met with Macron. Afterwards, Zelensky, Trump and Macron held a closed meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The talks marked the first in-person conversation between the Ukrainian and US presidents in 4 months.
Zelensky met Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Geneva, thanking Switzerland for its support and readiness to help bring peace closer. He briefed him on Russian attacks, Ukraine’s air defense needs, the front, long-range strikes on Russia and further sanctions steps.
Zelensky vowed to respond after the attack on the Pechersk Lavra. Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Moscow oil refinery early morning, triggering a major fire and heavy smoke at one of Russia’s largest refining sites. The facility processes about 12.8…
Zelensky vowed to respond after the attack on the Pechersk Lavra. Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Moscow oil refinery early morning, triggering a major fire and heavy smoke at one of Russia’s largest refining sites. The facility processes about 12.8 million tonnes of oil per year, or roughly 245,000-250,000 barrels per day, and supplies around 35-40% of fuel consumed in Moscow and the surro...
Zelensky said Ukraine offered Putin talks anywhere real decisions could be made to end the war, including on the G7 sidelines with the US, France and democratic states present. He said Putin refuses, and more pressure will be needed if Russia rejects a possible US-hosted format.
Ukraine’s next stage of army reform will focus on changes to recruitment and mobilization, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said after an online meeting with more than 300 servicemembers from 168 brigades and corps. He said the first phase aims to strengthen frontline units, improve conditions for infantry and assault troops, and make rewards fairer and tied to real risk and completed missions.
After the reported deal between the US and Iran, Trump said he will now focus on Ukraine after holding what he described as good conversations with Zelensky and Putin. He said both leaders appear open to dialogue.
❗️Poland has paused the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine pending an agreement on drone technologies. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said Warsaw wants to benefit from Ukrainian experience with drone swarms and interceptor UAVs. Earlier reports indicated Poland was prepared to transfer nine MiG-29s as part of a broader defense cooperation arrangement.
❗️Zelensky said Ukraine proposed a meeting with Putin during the G7 summit in France, with Trump, Macron and European leaders present. Speaking near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra damaged by Russia’s strike, he said Moscow again showed it is not ready for dialogue.
Standing near the damaged Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after Russia’s overnight attack, Zelensky was asked what he would tell Putin. “We will respond,” he said. Zelensky also confirmed Ukraine recently received and deployed a new package of Patriot missiles but emphasized more is needed to repel such attacks.
🇨🇭Chaos in Geneva, #Switzerland. Anti-G7 protesters torch Tesla, smash windows, and turn streets into battleground as summit begins nearby.Organizers brought out an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people under the “No G7” banner, protesting inequality, climate policies, and what they describe as elite globalism. ——World leaders are expected to fly into Geneva Airport before crossing into France for the m...
❗️Putin told Trump in a phone call that Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure do not affect the front and will not change the course of combat operations, Kremlin aide Ushakov said.We will see.
Zelensky confirmed he spoke with Trump about the war and steps that could help bring peace closer. He thanked the United States for support from Javelins to Patriots, congratulated Trump on his birthday and briefed him on the latest battlefield developments.