EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia
Summary
European countries are helping Ukraine by providing defenses against drone and missile attacks. The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia and is increasing its defense budget. Meanwhile, ongoing battles continue between Ukraine and Russian forces, with reported drone and missile attacks on both sides.Key Facts
- European allies are providing Ukraine with air defenses against drones and ballistic missiles.
- The EU announced new sanctions to stop all Russian energy imports and increased its defense budget.
- The U.S. rejoined the Ukraine Defence Contact Group but not as a donor.
- Russian forces made gains in several regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhia.
- Ukraine has targeted Moscow using long-range weapons and drones.
- On one occasion, Russian air defenses claimed to have shot down 74 Ukrainian drones.
- The UK and Germany pledged to jointly supply missiles to help Ukraine defend its airspace.
- Ukraine has been using a mix of missile systems to protect against drone attacks, including German and U.S. systems.
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