The US-Ukraine Minerals Agreement also takes into account Kyiv’s European integration course

The new agreement between the US and Ukraine on critical minerals specifically mentions support for Ukraine’s EU accession and strengthening international security.
Trump fires National Security Adviser Volz, to be replaced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US President Donald Trump has fired National Security Adviser Mike Volz amid a leak scandal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will become his interim successor.
IDF kills two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have successfully eliminated two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, in the Mays al-Jebel border area. One of the killed terrorists was a member of the elite Radwan unit responsible for planning attacks on Israel. The army emphasised that Hezbollah’s actions violate Israel’s sovereignty and promised to respond decisively to threats. Read more about this important operation and its implications for regional security.
J.D. Vance: there is a “very big gap” between Russia and Ukraine, but the US is looking to bring them closer in 100 days

US Vice President J.D. Vance said that there is a big gap between the positions of Ukraine and Russia on ending the war, but the US intends to bring these positions closer together within 100 days.