Lithuania sends 4,500 drones to Ukraine, Slovak PM invites Zelenskyy for meeting - Monday brief

Slovak PM invites Zelenskyy for border meeting to discuss gas transit halt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting near the Ukrainian-Slovak border.

Fico stated that he would like to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. He also noted that he has a "different opinion" on how the Russian-Ukrainian war may end.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's proposal for a meeting. He agrees to meet, but only in Kyiv and this week.

Lithuania sends 4,500 drones worth €5 mln to Ukraine

Lithuania's Minister of Defense Dovilė Šakalienė announced that Lithuania plans to transfer 4,500 drones to Ukraine, with a total value of 5 million euros.

The Lithuanian government has also approved a new, faster procedure for transferring military aid to expedite support. These changes will significantly reduce the time required for procedures, ensuring rapid delivery of assistance to Ukraine.

Ukraine's soldiers repelled North Korean military attack in Kursk region

Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled an assault by North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. In total, over 15 North Korean soldiers were eliminated.

The assault lasted from morning until night. In total, losses amounted to 17 North Korean soldiers, one of whom blew himself up with a grenade.

Iran acquires thousands of UAVs with 2,000 km range

Iran's army has acquired thousands of new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers. Tehran is preparing for escalating tensions with Israel and the United States, Reuters reports.

According to media reports, the drones, which have a range of more than 2,000 kilometers, were delivered to various locations in Iran. The UAVs are said to have a high degree of security.

Ukraine receives its first RCH 155 wheeled howitzer

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has handed over the first new RCH 155 wheeled howitzer to Ukraine. It is expected to strengthen Ukrainian artillery.

The symbolic handover took place in Kassel, Germany, where the armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS produces this weapon system. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev was also present at the event.

EU allocates €140 million for humanitarian aid to Ukraine: Details

The European Union has allocated €148 million for humanitarian aid to Ukraine and projects in Moldova for Ukrainian refugees. The total amount of EU humanitarian aid has reached 1.1 billion euros, according to the European Commission.

In addition, €8 million has been allocated for humanitarian projects in Moldova. The support will focus on assisting Ukrainian refugees and host Moldovan communities.