Daily brief
Russia has explained why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend a NATO summit session, as G7 leaders unite in support of Ukraine and agree to increase pressure on Russia. The United States announced a new $1 billion humanitarian aid package for Ukraine, while President Donald Trump signals a renewed focus on the conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted that the US under Trump has adopted a more realistic view of the war, though Vice President Vance warned of limited US capacity to support Ukraine.
G7 leaders rallied around Ukraine, with Trump urging Russia to make a deal and linking Ukraine support to a demand for Hormuz demining.
Ukraine's President Zelensky met with India's PM Modi, saying closer ties will make both countries stronger.
An international court rejected Ukrainian claims over Crimea, while Crimea announced it will keep Ukrainian as a third state language and banned motorcycles due to resemblance to drone sounds.
An Austrian politician from the FPÖ was ordered to retract a bribery claim against a rival.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary