Ukraine Strikes Russian Nuclear Site on Independence Day

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Continued Support for Ukraine: The ‍UK will continue‍ training Ukrainian soldiers thru at least the end⁣ of 2026 (Operation Interflex). ‍Ukrainian flags will fly⁤ above ⁢Downing Street to mark the⁢ anniversary of the war.
Norway’s Contribution: Norway⁢ will provide approximately £514m ($693m) worth⁣ of air defence systems (Patriot systems with missiles and radar) to ukraine, in ⁢collaboration ⁢with Germany.
Ukraine-sweden Defence Cooperation: Ukraine and Sweden ⁣have agreed to joint defence production, with Ukraine ⁢sharing technology and co-produced materials being exported to Ukraine. This will also boost Swedish rearmament.
Russian Advances: Russia claims to have seized two villages in the Donetsk region of eastern ukraine, but advances are slow and costly. ⁣They currently⁤ control about 20% of Ukraine’s territory.
Diplomatic Efforts ‍& Trump’s Position: A recent summit between ⁢US‍ President Trump and Russian president Putin was initially hailed ⁤as a step towards peace, but Trump has expressed frustration at the lack of progress. He is now considering further⁤ economic sanctions or potentially withdrawing from peace talks, stating it could become “your fight.”
War Timeline: ⁢ The full-scale Russian invasion of⁣ Ukraine began⁢ in February 2022.