Ukraine downs Russian Su-34 bomber, NATO vows continuous flow of weapons - Thursday brief
RBC-Ukraine collage
Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian Su-34 bomber. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte promised Ukraine a continuous flow of American weapons funded by NATO.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down Russian Su-34 fighter jet in Zaporizhzhia direction
Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-34 aircraft in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
According to the Ukrainian military, the Russian aircraft was carrying out attacks on the city of Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs.
Rutte: Ukraine will receive continuous flow of American weapons funded by NATO
Ukraine will continuously receive American weapons, funded by NATO countries under the PURL initiative.
Rutte reminded that NATO countries have already allocated $2 billion for American weapons packages for Ukraine, with additional aid packages under consideration.
Zelenskyy says he is ready to leave office once war is over
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he does not intend to lead the country in peacetime.
“My goal is to finish the war, not to continue to run for office,” Zelenskyy said.
Former French president Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison
A Paris court has found former French president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of conspiracy over financing his election campaign with Libyan funds and sentenced him to five years.
