The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance (BSW) has set opposition to the deployment of advanced US missiles in Germany and a call for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as prerequisites for coalition formation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of preparing thousands of soldiers to bolster Russia's military efforts.

Amidst these developments, the German government has expressed concern over North Korea's potential military support to Russia, including reports of sending soldiers.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has urged German political parties CDU and SPD to resist the foreign policy demands of the BSW, warning that adopting their slogans could be detrimental.

He further accused the BSW of exploiting Russia's war against Ukraine for political gain while denying Russian war crimes.

In the broader context, G7 defense ministers have pledged long-term support for Ukraine, with the Netherlands sending reconnaissance drones to assist in the conflict.

Makeiev emphasized that calls to end Russian aggression should be directed solely at Moscow, criticizing the BSW for politicizing the conflict.

On the ground, renewed Russian airstrikes on Kyiv have prompted local officials, including Mayor Vitali Klitschko, to urge residents to seek shelter.

In a separate incident, a Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia resulted in multiple injuries, including children, and significant damage to buildings.

Additionally, a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place, with 95 prisoners swapped, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates.

British intelligence has assessed that ongoing Russian attacks near Kupjansk threaten Ukrainian military logistics, indicating a potential for Russia to gain more territory.

Germany plans to provide over €8 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year, emphasizing training for Ukrainian soldiers as part of the support.