Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles
Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576
TL;DR
- G7 countries and the US will license Ukraine to build long-range missiles and air defence systems to counter dwindling stocks.
- This initiative aims to boost Ukraine's domestic military production capabilities.
- G7 leaders agreed on increasing pressure on Russia and noted a shift in the US approach to the conflict.
- Taiwan is adapting Ukraine's civil defence strategies, focusing on drone literacy.
- The EU is considering extending refugee stay for Ukrainians but may exclude men of military age.
- Ukraine is requesting an additional $20 billion in military funding from allies.
- Russia accused Ukraine of a drone strike on a bus with Belarusian schoolchildren, an allegation Ukraine denies.
- Hungary is investigating its agencies over the seizure and subsequent return of Ukrainian cash and gold.