Details of NATO's plan to arm Ukraine, China's vows to deepen support for Russia - Tuesday brief
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NATO member states will transfer equipment to Ukraine from their own arsenals and later replenish their stockpiles. Meanwhile. China has pledged to strengthen its support for Russia.
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No direct US deliveries: Spiegel reveals NATO's secret weapons plan for Ukraine
The United States will not supply weapons directly to Ukraine. Instead, NATO member states will transfer equipment from their own arsenals and later replenish their stockpiles.
China promises Russia deeper support after Trump's threats
China has pledged to strengthen its support for Russia amid threats from US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Moscow's trading partners.
Kallas expects new EU sanctions on Russia 'today or tomorrow'
The European Union hopes for a quick adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.
"We hope that we will adopt the 18th package of sanctions today or tomorrow," Kallas said, adding that "there is still a lot to do."
Ukraine's spy chief tells Kellogg what Russia is planning after Ukraine
The head of Ukrainian intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, took part in a briefing for US special envoy Keith Kellogg.
"The Kremlin's imperial ambitions are not limited to Ukraine - they cover the whole of Europe. With the support of the United States, we are able to stop Russia and nullify its military potential," Budanov said.
Russia's Iskander missile factory exposed, coordinates handed to Ukrainian forces
The partisan movement ATESH has successfully conducted reconnaissance of a strategically important facility in Voronezh, Russia. This facility manufactures engines for the Iskander-M tactical missile system, which is actively used against Ukraine.
Rutte on Trump’s ultimatum to Putin: China, India, and Brazil face a severe blow
"Secondly, that President Trump said basically if Russia is not serious about peace talks, (then - ed.) in 50 days, he will slam secondary sanctions on countries like India, China and Brazil. My encouragement to these three countries is ... you might want to take a look into this because this might hit you very hard. Please make a phone call to (Russian president - ed.) Vladimir Putin and tell him he needs to get serious about peace talks," states NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Zelenskyy legalizes multiple citizenship
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law introducing multiple citizenship in Ukraine. Under certain conditions, Ukrainians will be allowed to hold passports of two or more countries simultaneously.
