Recently, the Prime Minister of Belgium has called for compromise with Putin and predicted the possible dissolution of NATO. He asserted that the war in Ukraine cannot end without Russia's leader, urging negotiations instead of strengthening Ukraine’s defense—a stance criticized for reluctance to utilize frozen Russian assets and calls for tactical appeasement.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his skepticism about aiding Ukraine, explicitly refusing to purchase Ukrainian drones and expressing personal displeasure with President Zelensky. Sources suggest Trump is losing political interest in a Ukraine-Russia agreement, possibly delaying military aid supplies such as Patriot missiles.
Meanwhile, Japan has shown interest in acquiring Ukrainian drones for its defensive needs. With licenses to produce Patriot missiles, Japan may open new defense cooperation channels. Ukrainian authorities are considering such sales only within frameworks of strategic and technological exchange, aiming for high-precision arms and greater geopolitical support in the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with France’s Emmanuel Macron, discussing war termination prospects and Ukraine’s actions for the summer. Macron advocates peace and promises to back Ukraine’s EU accession, though concrete details remain undisclosed. The French President is also focused on upcoming elections and reinforcing his leadership in the EU.
Amid these discussions, the strategies of Ukraine’s partners and international pressure for a new settlement with Russia remain topical. Ukraine maintains its stance on achieving a just peace while enhancing its defense capability.
