Jun 12, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

Ukraine plans to request an additional $20 billion in military aid from allied nations at the upcoming Ramstein meeting on June 18. This funding aims to strengthen its battlefield position and enable more extensive strikes on Russian territory, with an official reportedly stating the objective is "so Russia burns." Concurrently, the United States intends to significantly reduce its military assets, including fighter jets and naval vessels, allocated to NATO operations in Europe. European officials have confirmed this development, which could influence the ongoing conflict. Separately, German Army Chief Christian Freuding has reiterated warnings that Russia might initiate an attack on NATO members by 2029 or potentially sooner. Germany is responding by accelerating weapon production and enhancing army provisions.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське

Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin, who recently left Russia after his release from prison, has initiated the creation of a new political party designed to unite anti-Kremlin factions in exile. The party's founding congress is set to convene in Berlin on June 12 and 13. Yashin articulated that the project aims to "send a clear signal to civil society" expressing opposition to the Kremlin's ongoing war in Ukraine. While established abroad, the liberal opposition leader's ultimate goal is to foster political change within Russia. This initiative seeks to consolidate various Russian opposition groups operating outside the country.

Sources: Le Monde