German army chief warns of Russia threat, US becomes top oil exporter, and Ukraine reports on child deportations and recruitment

The German Army Chief, Christian Freuding, reiterated his warning that Russia could attack NATO countries by 2029 or potentially sooner, prompting Germany to accelerate weapon production and enhance army provisions. Concurrently, the United States has emerged as the world's leading oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia, a development reportedly influenced by a US-Iran conflict that has limited Saudi exports since February 2026. In Ukraine, Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets clarified that his initial meeting with Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova prioritized establishing dialogue for future results, rather than immediately addressing her alleged involvement in child deportations from Kherson. Ukrainian law enforcement has also documented six instances this year where Russian special services reportedly recruited underage girls for contract killings of Ukrainian military personnel.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода