Zelenskyy meets Trump, Merz announces sanctions against Russia - Wednesday brief
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new package of sanctions against Russia.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, June 25.
Zelenskyy reveals what he and Trump talked about in The Hague
According to him, during the conversation, they "covered all truly important issues."
Merz announces 18th sanctions package against Russia for tomorrow, urges US to join in
The European Union will introduce a new, 18th sanctions package against Russia tomorrow, June 26. This is part of the program aimed at compelling the Kremlin to enter peace negotiations in Ukraine.
NATO expects record-breaking support for Ukraine in 2025
Military aid to Ukraine this year could exceed the record $50 billion provided last year, according to the closing speech of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Alliance summit in The Hague.
"We are moving faster than last year. Last year it was $50 billion, so I’m optimistic. I can’t say for sure, but the final outcome will definitely be positive," Rutte said.
Russia deploys AI-equipped Shahed drones with radio control for precision strikes on Ukraine
Russian troops continue to improve the Shahed drones received from Iran. In particular, the use of drones equipped with artificial intelligence, a camera, and radio control modules has been recorded,
