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Ukraine plans to purchase $100 billion worth of US weapons, financed by Europe, in exchange for security guarantees from the US following a potential peace settlement with Russia. Additionally, Ukraine and the US aim to establish a $50 billion deal to produce drones with Ukrainian companies.
Ukraine proposes a $100 billion weapons purchase from the US, financed by Europe, to secure US security guarantees post-peace settlement with Russia, while emphasizing no territorial concessions and demanding compensation for wartime damages, amidst diplomatic negotiations involving Trump and European leaders.
President Donald Trump announced a deal for European countries to buy weapons for Ukraine and threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if no peace deal is reached within 50 days, while also discussing trade negotiations and criticizing Biden over autopen use.
On day 112 of the conflict, over 100 Hamas terrorists were captured by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip, while the IDF moved troops north and engaged in fierce battles in Khan Younis. The US and Israel are negotiating key defense weapon deals, including new fighter jets, attack helicopters, and continued supply of munitions. The IDF also responded to Hezbollah attacks in Southern Lebanon, and the situation in the Red Sea escalated as the Houthis claimed to have attacked American ships. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid continues to be transferred to the Gaza Strip, and Israel detained wanted Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.
China is sending a delegation to North Korea to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary, amid tensions over a possible weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is reportedly planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. Putin wants North Korea to supply artillery shells and antitank missiles, while Kim seeks advanced technology and food aid. The US has threatened retaliation if the deal goes through, urging North Korea to abide by its commitments not to provide weapons to Russia.
China is sending a delegation to North Korea to celebrate the country's 75th anniversary, amid tensions over a possible weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is reportedly planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. Putin wants North Korea to supply artillery shells and antitank missiles, while Kim seeks advanced technology and food aid. The US has threatened retaliation if the deal goes through, urging North Korea to abide by its commitments not to provide weapons to Russia.
A leaked top-secret document revealed that Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi planned to provide Russia with tens of thousands of rockets and gunpowder covertly. The US has said there is no proof that Egypt sold the 40,000 rockets to Russia. Egypt has been a longtime US ally, receiving over $1 billion in military aid annually, while also deepening relations with Moscow under El-Sisi's rule. The revelation could have a chilling effect on US-Egypt relations and potentially lead to sanctions if Egypt did indeed covertly supply the weapons to Russia.
A leaked top-secret document revealed that Egypt negotiated a covert weapons and gunpowder sale to Russia, including 40,000 rockets. The document, which surfaced on Discord, showed that Egyptian President Abel Fattah El-Sisi instructed officials to keep the shipment and mass weapon production secret "to avoid problems with the West." The US has said there is no proof that Egypt sold the weapons to Russia, but the revelation could have a chilling effect on US-Egypt relations and potentially lead to sanctions.