Ukraine Ready to Formalize Drone Deal with US, Discusses War End with Trump

Russian Attacks and Civilian Impact

• 🎯 Russian forces are using a specific tactic of terror by directing dozens of "Shahed" drones at single cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
• 🕯️ In Lozova, Kharkiv region, two people were killed and 13 injured, including two children, due to drone strikes.
• 🚆 Despite damage to railway infrastructure, Ukrainian railway workers quickly restored train movement through Lozova.

Diplomatic Efforts and War Aims

• 🇺🇦 Ukraine supports the US proposal for an immediate ceasefire and has repeatedly offered Russia peace, which has been cynically ignored.
• 🕊️ The primary cause of the war is identified as Russia's desire to control and subjugate neighboring nations.
• 💰 Global pressure, including sanctions on Russian oil, is aimed at cutting off Russia's funding for the war and pushing for peace.

Bilateral Relations and Military Aid

• 🤝 A productive conversation took place between President Zelensky and President Trump, focusing on ending the war and a potential drone deal.
• 🚀 Ukraine is ready to formalize a deal to send drones to the US in exchange for American weapons.
• 💰 New military aid packages have been announced by the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, totaling approximately $500 million, including funds for Patriot missiles.

Defense Procurement and Military Operations

• 💰 Ukraine plans to increase funding for brigades to directly purchase drones and pickups, streamlining the process.
• 📝 A contract expansion (1824) is being processed, and details are being worked out.
• 🎖️ Efforts are underway to reduce bureaucracy in awarding military honors, ensuring faster recognition for soldiers.

International Cooperation and Child Return

• 🌍 Ukraine is grateful for international support, including from European partners and NATO, and is working with 18 participating countries in the EU's "Safe Security Action for Europe" program.
• ⚖️ A global coalition of 38 countries supports Ukraine's initiative "Bring Kids Back UA" to return abducted Ukrainian children and all prisoners of war and civilians.
• ✊ Ukraine is committed to defending its independence and calls for Russia to end the war it initiated.