Ukrainian President Voldy Miezelensky appointed Andrie Gunatov as chief of military general staffreplacing Anatoly Balgilvich, who was transferred to the Ministry of Defense's Chief Inspector. “he [Gnatov] Zelenskyy said. “His job is to bring about more combat experiences… Everything our brigade has learned from the war should be 100% carried out at the planning level,” Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov posted: This includes rebuilding the command system and implementing clear standards. ”
Russia launched a drone attack on Kievits mayor, Vitali Klitschko, added early on Monday that Ukrainian air defense units were responding. Reuters said the witness heard the blast that sounded like an air defense in action. On Sunday, Kiev said Moscow has launched 90 Iranian Shahed drones To nine Ukraine regions.
Emmanuel Macron says France, the UK and other countries provide security assurances for Ukraine. After the final ceasefire They are not aiming to deploy a “popular” of soldiers, but can send conditions for thousands of troops instead Important places in Ukraine without the need for Russian permission. From Paris, Angelique Chrysafis wrote that the French president insisted: Macron said Russia “doesn't give the impression that it truly desires peace.”;On the contrary, the Russian president “escalated the battle” and “wanted to negotiate after getting everything.”
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin This week, we are expected to write Edward Helmore and Sean Walker about the proposed ceasefire by the US and Ukraine. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff believes “two presidents will have a really good positive argument this week,” and Trump said, “I really hope there will be some kind of deal in the coming weeks, and I think that's true.” Moscow said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called out his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. “Sergei Lavrov and Marco Rubio have agreed to continue contacting us,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said. It does not mention the proposed ceasefire. Witkov argued that Putin embraced the “philosophy” of a ceasefire. But Putin was ambiguous about what terms he would request or accept.
Late Sunday, Zelensky said he spoke to Mark Carney, the new Canadian Prime Minister. “The Prime Minister has put the right points on the need to increase the pressure on Moscow,” Zelensky said. ” Shadow Fleet, Banking Sector. We must impose full sanctions on everything that provides Russia with funding its war. Only then can Putin be forced into just and lasting peace. “Kearney is scheduled for Monday for discussions with Emmanuel Macron, who covers the war in Ukraine, before traveling to London to meet British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer.
Lithuania supported the EU proposal on Sunday This year, Ukraine's military aid pledges up to 400 billion euros He also said that similar amounts would be required in future years. While some EU countries have responded with caution to the initiative, Lithuanian foreign minister Kestis Bdoliz said long-term military support for Ukraine should not be dependent on the outcome of peace talks. Lithuania spent 2.85% of its GDP on defense According to NATO estimates, in 2024, they pledged to raise that figure from 5% to 6% between 2026 and 2030.
Russia will demand it NATO members exclude Ukraine from membership And it will remain neutral in any peace agreement, Russian vice minister Alexander Gurshiko told Russian media outlet Izvestia.
