France to Boost Ukraine's Arsenal with 78 Caesar Howitzers

In a significant military aid package, France commits to delivering 78 Caesar howitzers and increasing shell supplies to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Kyiv's defense against Russia's ongoing invasion.

• France, Ukraine, and Denmark reach a financing agreement for the delivery of 78 Caesar self-propelled 155 mm howitzers to Ukraine.
• The French Defense Minister announces plans to deliver 80,000 shells for 155 mm guns to Ukraine this year, significantly up from 30,000 since the war began.
• Ukraine's navy reports damaging four Russian naval ships, including a large landing warship, in a missile attack on Crimea.
• A Russian court extends the pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, accused of espionage, by three months.
• Ukraine qualifies for the Euro 2024 finals, marking its fourth successive appearance in the tournament.

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