Overview
- EU leaders formally adopted the Readiness 2030 plan, prioritizing drone and air defenses, an Eastern Flank Watch, and a target for at least 40% joint military procurement by late 2027.
- At a London gathering of European leaders, allies pledged increased military help for Ukraine, discussed bolstering long‑range strike capability, and debated tapping frozen Russian assets to back support for Kyiv.
- Zelenskyy praised new U.S. oil sanctions but called for a sector‑wide crackdown and pressed for long‑range missiles, with NATO’s Mark Rutte saying possible U.S. Tomahawk transfers remain under review.
- Washington signaled further options are ready, including measures aimed at Russia’s banking sector and oil export infrastructure, as officials urged Europe to intensify economic pressure.
- Moscow denounced the penalties and downplayed their impact, while envoy Kirill Dmitriev—visiting the U.S. for talks—said Russia, the United States, and Ukraine are “quite close” to a diplomatic solution even as strikes on Ukrainian cities continue.