Policy

US, Germany and Hungary oppose giving Ukraine a political roadmap to NATO membership - FT

Allies agree that Ukraine's NATO membership cannot be seriously discussed while the country is at war

Ukrainian military will be able to train on F-16 fighters under a shortened program

But preparations for the F-16 transfer will still take time - infrastructure and procedural issues

Lithuania adopts resolution to invite Ukraine to NATO

To sign membership protocols and launch the ratification process when conditions allow, the document says

Macron meets with Xi Jinping: they talked about China's important role "in achieving peace"

A week after Airbus announced it was in talks with China for a major airplane order, Macron says China's role in peace talks is crucial

Xi Jinping says he is ready to have a phone conversation with Zelensky

However, he clarified that "appropriate conditions" must be in place for this

UN member states have signed statement condemning deportation of Ukrainian children to russia

The document was released in response to russia's attempts to organise an informal meeting of the UN Security Council

Pentagon signs $27 million contract for production of Abrams tanks for Ukraine

The vehicles are to be manufactured by GDLS by 29 September this year

Poland and Ukraine sign agreement on arms supplies to Ukraine

The two countries also decided to jointly produce weapons and ammunition

Russia accuses Bulgaria of repairing Ukrainian helicopters

Bulgaria denies helping the Ukrainian army

President of Poland says his country is ready to provide Ukraine with several more MiG-29s

This will require the consent of allies, especially the United States