Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $2.3 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons and defense systems.

This aid, part of the ongoing support approved by Congress, brings the total assistance to over $53.5 billion since the 2022 invasion.

The U.S. reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian forces in Donetsk, as tensions escalate.

The Ukrainian military claims successful strikes on Russian targets in Crimea, while Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian air bases ahead of the arrival of US F-16 jets.

Concerns arise over Russia's desire to ease North Korea sanctions, potentially leading to technology transfer for military supplies in the conflict.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's visit for peace talks with President Zelensky signals a potential shift in approach.

Ukraine is exploring energy alternatives due to Russian attacks on infrastructure and is considering importing electricity from the EU.

Journalist Dmytro Gordon was sentenced by a Russian military court in absentia, and Russian forces captured a US missile guidance system in Ukraine.

Drone attacks in Belgorod caused power outages, and the Russian Defense Ministry announced the seizure of two villages in eastern Ukraine, escalating the conflict.