Daily brief
During a visit to Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German officials agreed on a €4 billion defense package that includes Patriot missiles and joint drone production, while also strengthening bilateral ties through a new strategic partnership.
Zelenskyy said the US is distracted by the Iran conflict and lacks time for Ukraine, as he also warned of a 'Russian world' risk and pushed for talks on a joint EU air shield.
Hungary's new leader, following Viktor Orbán's election defeat, said he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine, while also backing an EU loan for Ukraine but ruling out participation.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrived in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy signed a law against antisemitism in Ukraine, introducing penalties of up to eight years in prison.