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Macron announces meeting in Paris of chiefs of staff of countries ready to guarantee future peace in Ukraine

"Russia has become a threat to France and Europe," says Emmanuel Macron. "By 2030, Russia plans to further increase its army, with 3,000 more tanks and 300 more fighter jets. Who can believe that Russia will stop at Ukraine," the president said.

Speech by Emmanuel Macron: "The future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow. The threat is coming back to the East."

Peace in Ukraine "will perhaps come through the deployment of European forces",- concedes Emmanuel Macron

"I have decided to open the strategic debate on the protection of our allies on the European continent through our nuclear deterrent," announced Emmanuel Macron.

Emmanuel Macron: "Peace cannot be the capitulation of Ukraine, it cannot be its collapse"

Macron: "I want to believe that the United States will remain at our side, but we must be ready if this is not the case"

"President Putin's Russia violates our borders to assassinate opponents, manipulates elections in Romania or Moldova. It tests our limits and this aggressiveness does not seem to know any borders," - says Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron: "The Russian threat is there and affects the countries of Europe, affects us. Russia has made the Ukrainian conflict a global conflict. Russia is testing our limits. Russia has become a threat to France and to Europe."

President Macron: "The United States, our ally, has changed its position on this war, is supporting Ukraine less and is leaving doubts about what will happen next."

White House: Negotiations on Ukrainian minerals continue

White House calls @ZelenskyyUa's yesterday's statement 'a positive step forward' @PressSec: "National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has been talking to his Ukrainian counterparts, and so we're in the midst of this and we'll see what happens next

US sanctions Houthi operative and his company that recruited Yemeni civilians to fight for Russia in Ukraine, generating revenue to support Houthi militant operations: State Department

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone call with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz

The U.S. will continue to suspend weapon supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine until a date for peace talks with Russia is set, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Wednesday

Ukraine deal needs security guarantees to avoid breaches by Putin's Russia, UK's Starmer says

CIA Director John Ratcliffe just told @MariaBartiromo U.S. paused weapons shipments AND intelligence to Ukraine in the fallout of meeting in the Oval Office. Ratcliffe says he looks forward to lifting the pause and working with Ukraine towards peace following the letter to POTUS

Fire at the mall in Razumnoye of Belgorod region

Sophie Primas (French government spokesperson): "It is being considered that President Macron could possibly travel to Washington again together with President Zelensky"

Merz: Europe's self-defense can no longer afford delay after Washington's decision to halt aid to Ukraine

"Molniya" drone strike reported in central part of Kharkiv city

Explosion was audible in Kharkiv

Putin claims passportization of population at the occupied territories of Ukraine had almost concluded

At Kupyansk axis clashes yesterday near Petropavlivka, Pischane and Bohuslavka., - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Ukrainian air defense shot down 115 strike drones overnight. Russia also launched 3 Iskander ballistic missiles and 1 S-300 missile

Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Horikhove, Yanvarske, Novopavlivka, Oleksiyivka, Ivanivka, Komyshuvakha, Sichneve, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Stepnohirsk, Pyatykhatky, Stepove, Lvove and Prydniprovske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kharkiv axis clashes yesterday near Vovchansk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Lyman axis clashes yesterday near Novomykhaylivka, Hrekivka, Nove, Novolubivka, Yampolivka and Dibrova, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kramatorsk axis clashes yesterday near Stupochky, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Toretsk axis clashes yesterday near Dachne and Toretsk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Pokrovsk axis clashes yesterday near Promin, Lysivka, Serhiyivka, Ulakly, Andriyivka, Oleksiyivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Novopavlivka axis clashes yesterday near Kostyantynopil and Rozdolne, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Orikhiv axis clashes yesterday near Nesteryanka and towards Novodanylivka, Kamyanske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kherson axis Ukrainian forces have repelled 1 Russian army assault, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 30 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

"Today, I received an important letter for President @ZelenskyyUa of #Ukraine. The letter reads, 'Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians.'...Regarding the agreement on minerals and security. Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you," @POTUS says.

Trump: Got a letter from President Zelensky of Ukraine - ready to work under President Trump. I appreciate he sent this letter. Russia is ready for peace

1 person killed as result of drone strike near Odesa

Drone strike was reported at Nemyshlyansky district of Kharkiv

Air defense worked in Kyiv against strike drones

Russian aviation launching glide bombs towards Zaporizhzhia district

Air defense worked in Odesa against strike drones

Explosion was reported in Sumy

Zelensky: Today I have already spoken with the President of Finland, the Prime Minister of Britain, the Prime Minister of Greece, the Prime Minister of Croatia, the Secretary General of NATO, and the leader of the German CDU party, Friedrich Merz. Clear support for Ukraine. Thank you. There is very important news from the European Commission regarding significant funds for the defense of Europe. Regarding American aid: I instructed diplomats to obtain an official explanation from the United States, because people should not guess.

President Zelensky: I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. We are ready to work fast to end the war, and the first stages could be the release of prisoners and truce in the sky — ban on missiles, long-ranged drones, bombs on energy and other civilian infrastructure — and truce in the sea immediately. Then we want to move very fast through all next stages and to work with the US to agree a strong final deal. We are grateful for this. Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right

Belarus Ratifies Security Guarantees Treaty with Russia. Lukashenka Signs Corresponding Law

1 person wounded as result of airstrikes in Kozacha Lopan

Ukrainian military conducted strike at the fuel depot in Rovenky at the occupied part of Luhansk region of Ukraine

Eutelsat, the owner of OneWeb, a rival to Starlink, said on Tuesday that it was “actively collaborating with European institutions and business partners”, adding that it had equipment that could be “deployed swiftly in Ukraine to connect the most critical missions and infrastructures”

President Zelensky: Had a productive conversation with the leader of the CDU party, which won the Bundestag elections, @_FriedrichMerz. We coordinated our positions and I appreciate his support. Ukraine highly values Germany’s efforts to restore European security and protect lives in our country. We remember that Germany is the leader in supplying air defense systems to Ukraine and plays a crucial role in ensuring our financial stability. Agreed with Friedrich Merz on further cooperation and contacts

Polish PM Donald Tusk says that reports from the Polish-Ukrainian border and the lack of activity at the PL/US logistics hub in Jesionka near Ukrainian border confirms that the US decision to suspend aid for Ukraine has been implemented

PM of Ukraine Shmyhal: As of yesterday's evening the supply of U.S. weapons continued, and no information about any changes in supply

Part of S-300/S-400 complex caught fire at the highway near Saky

Ursula Von Der Leyen:We are living in dangerous times. Europe‘s security is threatened in a very real way. Today I present ReArm Europe. A plan for a safer and more resilient Europe. ReArm means: More fiscal space for national public funding for defence through the escape clause; A new instrument for loans to EU countries for defence capabilities most needed; More flexible use of EU funding towards defence investment; More private capital mobilised via the Savings and Investment Union and the @EIB

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 29 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports