France Pledges €195 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine as U.S. Scales Back Support
The aid, funded by interest on frozen Russian assets, comes amid escalating Russian attacks and a shifting geopolitical landscape.
- France announced €195 million in additional military aid for Ukraine, financed by interest on frozen Russian assets, to supply ammunition and weapons for Mirage 2000 fighter jets.
- The U.S. has suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, creating challenges for Kyiv and European allies as they attempt to fill the gap.
- Russian forces have regained control of three villages in the Kursk region, marking a strategic setback for Ukraine in its attempts to hold territory inside Russia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with American officials in Saudi Arabia to explore potential frameworks for a peace agreement.
- Russian drone and missile strikes have intensified, causing significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while European leaders call for bolstered military support for Ukraine.
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