Ukraine's Defense Minister plans to mobilize Ukrainian men abroad to boost troops in war against Russia

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov plans to call on Ukrainian men living abroad to join the armed forces as the country seeks to mobilize up to 500,000 more soldiers to defend against the Russian invasion. Noncompliance may result in penalties, although the specific form of penalties is yet to be determined. Germany has pledged additional financial assistance to bolster Ukraine's energy system, which is a major target for Russian attacks. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposes EU funding for Ukraine to come from the bloc's budget, while Ukraine has received the final tranche of a €18 billion aid package from the EU. Russia is struggling to keep its aviation sector afloat due to Western sanctions, with over $12 billion in state subsidies and loans paid out to maintain civilian planes. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 34 out of 35 Russian drones during the night.