22:16 Wreckage falls on clinic - seven dead
Over Kiev, a part of a rocket wreckage fell onto a hospital and killed five doctors and two patients. This occurred at the ADONIS Clinic in the Dniprowskyi district, according to "Ukrainska Pravda". A Russian rocket attack also shattered windows in a private maternity clinic in the same building.
22:10 Insider: Scholz to make clear statement at NATO summitThe NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday, according to German government sources, will send "a clear message" in support of Ukraine. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will make it clear in the circle of the 32 NATO state and government heads that Germany is a reliable partner in the transatlantic alliance and will remain so, said the government representative.
21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for alternate location for hospitalThe Ukrainian government is looking for an alternate location for the attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal made this known. The attack will be the topic of the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," he was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent". "We need effective responses to Russian terror."
21:18 Military court convicts Berkowitsch and PetrijtschukA military court in Moscow convicted actress Yevgenia Berkowitsch and dramaturgist Svetlana Petrijtschuk to six years in prison. The two artists were found guilty on Monday of justifying terrorism. Their lawyer announced an appeal. The 39-year-old Berkowitsch and the 44-year-old Petrijtschuk were arrested in May 2023. The reason was a theater piece about Russian women who were recruited by Islamists in Syria to marry them. The piece was well-received by critics and audiences and received two "Golden Masks", the most important Russian theater award, in 2022. Since the beginning of the military intervention in Ukraine, the Kremlin has intensified its crackdown on critics.
20:48 Death toll continues to riseThe number of deaths from the heavy Russian rocket attack is higher than previously assumed. According to official reports, at least 36 people have died - five more than previously known. 137 were injured.
20:25 Putin receives Modi for teaPutin receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Novo-Ogarjewo near Moscow for tea. According to Tass news agency reports, they informally discussed various topics. Officially, they will only speak on Tuesday. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, topics including Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be discussed. It will be interesting for western observers, Peskov said in advance, as Modi had snubbed a peace summit in Switzerland initiated by Ukraine in June.
19:49 A small group of women protest in Moscow
A small group of women are protesting in Moscow for the return of their fighting men and sons in Ukraine. The demonstrating women, some accompanied by small children, gathered equipment and assembled before the Defense Ministry in the Russian capital, as images show. They stated they intended to stay overnight. A policeman ordered the women to leave.
19:24 Reisner: Putin deliberately causing refugee flows
Due to the strict measures against critical voices, demonstrations in Russia have become very rare. Groups of women or other relatives of soldiers demanding their return are the only ones still protesting in Moscow.
Markus Reisner, an Austrian Army Colonel, sees behind Russia's offensive against critical infrastructure a calculated move. Besides sabotaging Ukrainian weapons production, there is also an intention to create new refugee movements and destabilize Europe's politics.
18:59 Ukrainian forces shoot down five reconnaissance drones
The Ukrainian Air Force shoots down five reconnaissance drones throughout the day. According to their own statements, the machines were intercepted in the southern part of the country, including three of the ZALA type, a Supercam, and an Orlan 10.
18:41 Heil: Remove bureaucratic barriers for Ukrainians in the labor market
Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is advocating for the removal of obstacles in Germany for the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the labor market. "We must tear down bureaucratic barriers in Germany," Heil said during a summer trip. The Minister visited a sawmill and woodworking plant in Buchenbach (Baden-Württemberg), which employs numerous Ukrainian women and men. Heil called for recognizing professions more quickly. Primarily, the federal states are responsible for this. Tight housing conditions and expanding childcare are still necessary, according to the Minister. Enterprises should also not wait for Ukrainian women and men to speak better German, Heil urged. He advocated for the use of currently offered job-training language courses.
18:17 Estimated cost of rocket attack: $200-250 million
According to rough estimates, Russia's rocket attack on Ukraine could have cost between 200 and 250 million US dollars. Forbes Magazine reports this based on Ukrainian military sources. At least one ballistic missile of the Kinschal type, four Iskander, and Kalibr and Zirkon cruise missiles were used, according to Ukraine. Thirty of the thirty-eight missiles were reportedly shot down. The value of these alone was estimated to be between 160 and 200 million US dollars.
17:58 UN Security Council meeting - Woodward: "Condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack"
The UN Security Council is meeting, according to diplomatic sources, regarding Russia's attack on Kiev, which also hit a children's hospital. "We will condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack on the hospital," British UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward declared. The draft resolution for a meeting was submitted by the USA, Great Britain, France, Ecuador, and Slovenia. Russia holds a veto power in the Security Council.
17:38 Lauterbach: Bringing Ukrainian Children to Germany
The German federal government will take in sick children from Ukraine. Lauterbach, the German Health Minister, made this promise to Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashko during a meeting, as reported by Lauterbach on X. A rescue flight is scheduled to start on a Wednesday, according to the SPD politician. This flight was reportedly planned before the attack on a children's hospital in Kiev. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev thanked Lauterbach during X "for active solidarity and compassionate humanity." This could "save children's lives." Lauterbach condemned the attack on the children's hospital. Putin has once again shown "he is a war criminal" through the "deliberate attack on a children's hospital."
17:25 Eder: Utilizing the Deterrence Window for NATO "absolutely"
Russia has been preparing for war for a long time. Philipp Eder, Military Commander of the Austrian Armed Forces, warns of a closing window of opportunity for NATO.
16:56 Thirty-one Dead after Rocket Attack
The number of casualties from the large-scale Russian rocket attack on Ukraine continues to rise. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry reports that "31 people have died, and 125 were injured" in Ukraine. In Kiev alone, "20 people were killed and 61 were injured." According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian military fired 38 rockets of various types at targets in Ukrainian cities. Thirty of these were intercepted by the air defense. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously spoken of over 40 rockets that had been fired at the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk.
16:39 Brandenburger Refinery Operating at 80% Capacity without Russian Oil
One and a half years after the abandonment of Russian crude oil, the important refinery PCK in Brandenburg, Germany, is operating at a capacity of around 80% with the help of new supply routes. This is what can be achieved with the current supply sources, said PCK CEO Rolf Schairer during a visit by the Federal Commissioner for Eastern Europe, Carsten Schneider. The utilization rate is significantly higher than the rate at the beginning of 2023 but lower than in previous years. From the perspective of the German government, the site is secure. The refinery had previously processed only Russian oil from the Druzhba pipeline.
16:22 Ukrainian Security Service: Russian Cruise Missile Hit Children's Hospital
The lethal attack on a children's hospital in Kiev was carried out by a Russian cruise missile, according to the findings of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). At the scene, "relevant evidence, particularly fragments from the rear part of a Ch-101 missile" along with a serial number were discovered, the SBU statement reads. At least two nurses were killed, and seven other people, including children, were injured in the attack. Moscow had previously denied responsibility and claimed that the hospital was hit by debris from Ukrainian anti-aircraft missiles. However, no evidence was presented.
15:55 The Federal Government hopes for more air defense for Ukraine at NATO summitThe Federal Government hopes to secure further commitments for the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine at the NATO summit. The talks on the additional Patriot air defense systems requested by Kiev are ongoing and may even be continued "perhaps even during the summit," a high-ranking government representative in Berlin says. "We understand the priority." However, decisions on Ukraine's desired NATO membership are not planned.
15:40 Governor: Civilian killed in attack on Russian oblast BelgorodAccording to the governor, a civilian was killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian oblast Belgorod. The man was injured in the village of Nikolskoje and later died. Three other people were injured. The number of injured could still increase. Belgorod borders Ukraine and has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks.
15:24 Zelensky: "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are displaying"President Zelensky reacted angrily to Russian claims that a missile defense system malfunction was responsible for the damage to a children's hospital in Kiev. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are displaying, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted missile strike that caused the damage," the Ukrainian president said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelensky thanked all those who had posted videos online showing that it was not just a part of a missile, but a direct missile strike that killed and injured many people. Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry had claimed in a statement that a surface-to-air missile launched from the outskirts had caused the damage.
15:07 German government directly addresses Putin over missile attackThe German government condemns the heavy Russian missile attacks on Ukraine sharply - including on a children's hospital in the capital Kiev. The government spokeswoman urges Putin to "immediately end this war of aggression against so many innocent people." The situation of civilians and children in Ukraine is "dramatic in many parts."
14:55 Insider: NATO summit to clearly show support for UkraineThe NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will send a "very clear message" of support for Ukraine, according to a German government representative. The 32 NATO countries could pledge around 40 billion euros to Ukraine annually, which is expected at the meeting. NATO itself will not take an active role in the Ukraine.
14:47 Tusk: Decision on peace not without UkrainePresident Zelensky announced retaliation for the massive Russian missile attack, in which Ukrainian sources report that 29 people were killed. Ukraine will also apply for a meeting of the UN Security Council, Zelensky said during his visit to Warsaw. In addition, Ukraine plans concrete steps from its allies at the NATO summit this week regarding strengthening its air defense.
14:38 Tusk: Decision about Peace cannot be made without UkrainePeace in Ukraine can only be with Ukraine, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. No one can make such a decision without Ukraine's involvement, Tusk said in Warsaw during the visit of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Both signed a security agreement between their countries. Ukraine can count on Poland's support in its bid to become a NATO member.
14:24 Orban after Putin talk: Hungary rules out Russian attack on NATOPutin intends no attack on NATO, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is convinced: "No serious person can speak of Russia's intention to attack NATO," Orban told the "Bild" newspaper. It is impossible for Russia, not just for itself but for anyone in the world, to attack NATO, which is the strongest military alliance, Orban added. However, the condition is that the unity of NATO be maintained and Article Five of the NATO Treaty be respected by all. This article regulates the mutual defense commitment in the Alliance and states that an armed attack against one or more Allies shall be considered an attack against all. Orban also referred to the many problems that Russia already has at the front with Ukraine.
13:58 Jäger, German Ambassador: "This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will look"Diplomatic representatives of several Western countries in Ukraine condemn the latest Russian air raids on Ukrainian cities. At least 30 people have been killed and approximately 90 have been injured. A children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital was also hit. "Many victims in Kyiv, dead, injured. This is a war against civilians. This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will look," German Ambassador Martin Jäger wrote on X.
13:46 "Our defense capabilities are still insufficient" - Ukraine demands more air defense systemsUkrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov urges the allies of his country to decide quickly on the delivery of additional air defense systems. "Our defense capabilities are still insufficient," Umerov wrote on Telegram after the massive wave of Russian rocket attacks. "We need more air defense systems." In the rocket attacks on several cities in Ukraine, more than 20 people were killed in the morning and dozens more were injured.
13:30 Russia: Air bases targetedAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow, Ukrainian air defense bases have been targeted. Infrastructure of the defense industry was also in the crosshairs. "The targets of the attack were hit. The designated objects were struck," the ministry announced. Russia has repeatedly stated that its troops are attacking no civilian targets.
13:05 Kiev: 1200 Russian soldiers "eliminated" within a day in Kiev: According to official numbers from Kiev, 1200 Russian soldiers have reportedly been killed or unable to continue fighting within a day. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reports that since the start of the war in February 2022, a total of 552,190 Russian soldiers have been "eliminated". The Defense Ministry announced in its daily reports on Russian losses that the enemy had lost an additional 16 tanks (8171). Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine counts roughly 15,700 armored vehicles and around 11,900 drones that are no longer in the possession of the Russian military or have been destroyed. These figures cannot be independently verified. Moscow itself keeps information on its own losses in Ukraine to itself.
12:39 Habeck on Orban's "peace mission": Orban speaks not for Europe in BeijingDespite the fact that Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is currently making great efforts to present his self-proclaimed "peace mission" and visits to Kiev, Moscow, and now Beijing in such a way: Even though Hungary has taken over the EU Council Presidency as of July 1, Orban cannot speak for the European Union in this capacity. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck of the Greens distances himself from Orban's visit to Beijing. Orban "went to China as Hungarian prime minister and not as a representative of Europe," Habeck clarified to the TV station Welt. "He can certainly do that. But he is not speaking for Europe at this point." European politicians could and should travel to China, the Green politician added. "I was there myself just recently. That's not a problem in and of itself. The question is: What is being discussed there? And Hungarian politics is often, in my opinion, not in line with the core ideas of the European Union, namely liberalism from within and European self-confidence from without, but rather seeks an often too close proximity to what I consider to be the wrong political leaders."
12:25 Governor: Three dead in Russian attack on Pokrovsk in eastern UkraineDuring daylight hours, the Russian military attacked several Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kiev and Kryvyj Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky. In the east of Ukraine, there were missile attacks: At least three people were killed in a Russian attack on the city of Pokrovsk. A rocket hit an unspecified building, the regional governor announced on Telegram.
12:10 Russian air raid on Kiev: Death toll rises to nineThe death toll from the Russian air raid on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has risen to nine. Thirty-three people were injured, the Prosecutor's Office reports. A children's clinic was destroyed in the heavy air raid. The search for victims under the rubble is ongoing.
11:46 Klitschko: One of the heaviest attacks on Kiev - Death toll rises to seven
The Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko's statements to Reuters news agency, is one of the heaviest in the conflict that has been raging for more than two years. "Look: It's a children's hospital," he says, standing next to a heavily damaged building. The number of casualties from the massive rocket attack on Kiev has risen to seven, according to local authorities.
11:24 Authorities report ten dead and over 30 injured in Kryvyj Rih attack
In the Ukrainian city of Kryvyj Rih, local authorities report that ten people have been killed and over 30 injured in a heavy Russian rocket attack. Several impacts have been reported in the city, including damage to the administrative building of an industrial enterprise.
11:10 Orban on war developments: "Next months will be much more brutal than we think"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects a significant increase in the intensity of war developments in the coming months based on his meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Believe me: The next two, three months will be much more brutal than we think," Orban said in an interview with "Bild" and other Axel Springer Media in his office in Budapest. Orban referred to the influx of high-quality weapons to Ukraine and Russian determination as reasons. "The energy of the confrontation, the number of casualties, the number of victims will therefore be more brutal than in the past seven months," Orban added.
10:47 Five dead in Russian air raids on Kiev - Children's hospital hit
The Russian army has attacked Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, in several waves with rockets. According to the Ukrainian military administration, five people were killed and nine more were injured in Kiev during the attacks. In the city center, about two dozen explosions, allegedly from surface-to-air missiles, were heard, as reported by a reporter from the dpa news agency. Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that there were falling debris in four districts and numerous emergency calls. According to Klitschko and the head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, there was also a strike on a children's hospital.
10:40 Before NATO Summit: Zelenskyy meets with Poland's leadership in Warsaw
Before the NATO Summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Poland's leadership in Warsaw. A lunch meeting with Prime Minister Donald Tusk is scheduled for the afternoon, as the Polish government announced. Tusk had recently announced that he would likely sign a bilateral security agreement with Zelenskyy. In the early afternoon, Zelenskyy will then meet with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda. Poland, an EU and NATO member, is one of the most active political and military supporters of the beleaguered Ukraine. It also plays an important role as a hub for Western military aid to Kiev.
10:18 Creative Counter-Defense: Ukrainians shoot down Russian drone from light aircraftWeapons deliveries from the West are delaying. Creative ways in which Ukraine copes with the lack of air defense systems are illustrated in drone hunt recordings. Ukrainian soldiers shoot down Russian drones from the sky - with a light aircraft and a rifle.
09:54 Xi calls for ceasefire and negotiations in UkraineChina's President Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire in Ukraine followed by negotiations. This would serve the interests of all parties involved, Xi said at a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing, according to state media. The situation in Ukraine must be de-escalated as much as possible. The international community must create conditions for Russia and Ukraine to engage in direct dialogue. This requires a "positive energy." Exactly how this will happen and which actors will be instrumental in this process, Xi did not specify. Orban unexpectedly arrived in Beijing today.
09:27 Ukrainian Air Force destroys three missiles over Cherkassy and SchytomyrThe Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down three Russian missiles according to their own reports. In total, Russia had attacked with six missiles of the Kh-101 type, reports the Ukrainian Air Force. The three missiles hit over the region of Cherkassy and Schytomyr. Information on possible damages is not yet available.
09:10 Pistorius upset about small defense budget at NATO summitDefense Minister Boris Pistorius of the SPD expressed his displeasure in his first public statement since the coalition agreement of the traffic light coalition about the consequences of the agreement. "Yes, I have received significantly less than I had registered. This is frustrating for me because I cannot start certain things as quickly as Zeitgeist and the threat situation require," said Pistorius, who is currently attending the NATO exercise Arctic Defender 2024 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Pistorius said: "We will see what develops in the next weeks and months. I have to adapt and make the best of it."
08:41 Institutes: Sanctions hardly affect Russia's war capabilitiesSanctions have had only minor impact on Russia's war-fighting capabilities. This conclusion was reached by a research project of four institutes, including the Munich Ifo and the IfW in Kiel, for the Federal Ministry of Economics. "The Russian economy is growing robustly due to the arms boom at the moment, but sanctions act like a creeping poison in the long term," says Vasily Astrov, Russia expert at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Research.
07:58 Media: Russia thwarts capture of strategic bomberThe Russian domestic security service FSB reportedly thwarted preparations by Ukrainian troops to capture a strategic bomber of the Tu-22M3 type and fly it into Ukraine. The state news agency TASS reports that Russia received tips and then attacked the Oserne airfield west of Kyiv.
07:19 Orban: China is a significant force in efforts to end the war in Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described China as a significant force in efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. The Hungarian news agency MTI reports that Hungary values China's peace initiative highly. Orban arrived in Beijing today, with planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
06:53 Four people dead in Charkiw mine explosion
Four people, including a child, have been killed in a mine explosion in the Charkiw region. The regional administration head, Oleh Syniehubov, reported this to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform via Telegram.
06:26 Multiple injured in Russian attack on Nikopol
Multiple people, including a child, have been injured in Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrowsk region. A ten-year-old boy and four women were injured in attacks on the city of Nikopol in the Dnipropetrowsk region, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," which cited the regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
05:42 Modi to visit Moscow for first time since war began
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his first visit to Russia since the start of the war. During the official visit, discussions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine are expected to be held. For western observers, it will be interesting, Dmitri Peskov, spokesman for the Kremlin, said in advance, given that Modi snubbed the Ukraine-initiated peace summit in Switzerland in June. India's trade with the natural resources giant Russia has recently intensified.
04:21 Rockets heading for Kiev - danger averted
After the launch of four strategic bombers from the Russian military airfield Olenja, an alarm was sounded for the entire Ukraine. Missiles were reportedly heading towards Kiev and the western city of Schytomyr. The Air Force reported that the danger had been partially averted, with people in the east and south advised to remain in shelters.
02:18 Self-declared "peace mission": Orban arrives in China
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Beijing as part of his self-declared "peace mission." He is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss "matters of mutual interest." Orban has already made three surprise foreign trips since Hungary took over the rotating EU presidency in early July. His visits to Ukraine and Russia drew fierce criticism from EU members. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Orban would meet with Xi Jinping for talks.
01:43 General Inspector Breuer: Russia could turn against NATO countries by 2029
The Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, is advocating for the strengthening of defense budgets. Russia could potentially turn against NATO countries around the year 2029, as warned by Breuer in the "Süddeutsche Zeitung": "Russia is currently building up potential that goes far beyond what it needed for the attack on Ukraine. The Russian armed forces plan to increase their numbers to 1.5 million soldiers, which is more than the total number of soldiers in the five largest NATO armies in Europe combined. We must be prepared." Additionally, Russia produces between 1000 and 1500 tanks every year. "If they take the five largest NATO armies in Europe, they have at most half of what Russia now produces in tanks annually. We must be prepared."
00:57 President Zelenskyy meets Republican Mike Johnson
At the margins of the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet with Republican Mike Johnson, the US House of Representatives Republican leader, on Wednesday. According to Johnson's official calendar, this is the scheduled meeting. The support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the main themes of the summit during this week. There is concern over future US support for the Kiev government if Donald Trump wins the presidential elections on November 3.
22:50 Family dies in mine explosion near Charkiw
At least four people, including a child, have been killed by an exploding mine in the Charkiw region. This was reported by the regional governor, Oleh Synjehubow, on Telegram. The family was in a car on an unpaved road when they hit a Russian mine. The identification of the victims is ongoing. According to relatives, there may have been a total of six people in the vehicle.
21:53 President Karis warns against forced peace
The Estonian President Alar Karis hopes that the upcoming NATO summit will provide comprehensive support for Ukraine both during and after the war. "The Alliance must send a clear message that it will support Ukraine as long as necessary. The NATO membership of Ukraine is not negotiable, and the process of accession is irreversible," says Karis, according to the Estonian news platform ERR. The history has shown that aggressors must be held accountable and not appeased, so Karis. A forced peace is always temporary. "If the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine are not respected, it will lead to new and larger wars in the future. Russia and other aggressors will be encouraged to attack again," so the Estonian President.
21:00 New British Government to Deliver Weapons Package to Ukraine
The new British Defence Minister John Healey tells Ukraine during his inaugural visit that new weapon deliveries are on the way. The package, presented in the seaport of Odessa, includes artillery guns, mine hunters, and anti-tank missile systems, as well as large quantities of ammunition. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks Healey for Britain's strong support. During their meeting, the previously signed security agreement between Ukraine and Britain was also discussed. The then British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had signed the treaty "for a hundred years or more" in Kiev. According to Zelenskyy on the platform X, they also spoke about further cooperation within this agreement.
20:34 Netherlands Confirm Pledge of Patriot Missile System
Ukraine is to receive a Patriot air defense system from the Netherlands for the expansion of its protective shield. This was confirmed by the Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during a meeting with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, as reported by the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN. It was announced in June by the previous Dutch government in The Hague that a system would be made available. A specific delivery date was not mentioned. Previously, Veldkamp in Kiev also promised the "immediate" delivery of F-16 combat jets (see entry 19:08).
20:11 Orban: Putin Doesn't Believe in Ceasefire Without Peace Talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban stated that Russian President Putin told him he doesn't believe in a ceasefire agreement without peace talks. "He said he had no positive expectations [for such a ceasefire]. Zelenskyy said he had no positive expectations because the Russians would use it against Ukraine, and Putin, that the Ukrainians would use it against Russia," Orban told the Swiss "Weltwoche". Orban visited Putin in Moscow on Friday, only a few days after his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kiev.
19:33 Report: EU Has No Evidence of Misused Foreign Funds by Ukrainian Agency
The European Union has no evidence that the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry has misused foreign funds, EU representatives in Ukraine told "Kyiv Independent". The Ukrainian Finance Ministry accused the state agency for reconstruction and development of infrastructure in the Ukrainian online newspaper "Ekonomichna Pravda" on Friday of misusing Western funds. The Ministry claimed that the EU delegation in Ukraine was dissatisfied that the Behörde had not used the 150 million Euros provided by the European Commission.
- The NATO summit, set to take place from Tuesday to Thursday, is expected to send a "clear message" in support of Ukraine, with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirming Germany's commitment to the transatlantic alliance.
- Following the Russian rocket attack on a hospital in Ukraine, killing doctors and patients, NATO members are being urged to provide additional air defense systems to help strengthen Ukraine's defenses.
- In response to the Russian cyberwar against Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, has called on Nato to take stronger actions against Russia's unprovoked aggression.
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has prompted Poland and Ukraine to sign a security agreement, reaffirming their commitment to mutual support and cooperation in the face of Russian threats.
- The attack on the children's hospital in Ukraine, which resulted in the death of at least two nurses and injury of several children, has been attributed to Russian military operations by Ukrainian Security Services, who found relevant evidence at the scene.
