Ukraine Faces Uncertain Future Without US Military Support
President Zelensky warns of potential defeat if US aid is reduced as tensions rise in ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expresses concern over the potential reduction of US military aid, stating that Ukraine might lose the war against Russia without continued support.
- Zelensky hints at possible temporary territorial concessions to Russia, though he firmly rejects any formal legal cession of Ukrainian land.
- US President Joe Biden approves the delivery of antipersonnel mines to Ukraine, marking a significant policy shift aimed at slowing Russian advances in the Donbas region.
- Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange drone attacks, causing damage in various regions, while the EU delivers delayed artillery shells to Ukraine to bolster its defense.
- The international community remains divided, with the G-20 summit avoiding direct condemnation of Russia, and concerns grow over potential North Korean military support for Russia.