Ukraine seeks $20 billion aid as German general warns of Russian threat

Ukraine intends to seek an additional $20 billion from its allies to bolster its battlefield position and increase strikes on Russian targets. Concurrently, German Army Chief Christian Freuding warned that Russia could attack NATO countries by 2029 or potentially sooner, prompting Germany to accelerate weapon production. In energy news, the United States has emerged as the world's leading oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia, a shift reportedly influenced by a US-Iran conflict limiting Saudi exports since February 2026. Separately, Ukrainian 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. Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Радіо Свобода