Moscow rushed reinforcements to Donetsk and Kharkiv after unexpected losses, while a war of words over Ukraine intensified. European Union aimed to strengthen defense readiness, with NATO marking its 75th anniversary amidst threats and promises from Russia.
European Commission President vowed to pursue a defense union and projects like the European Air Shield and cyber-defense. Russian Foreign Minister criticized the EU for aligning with NATO and being aggressive towards Russia, questioning the possibility of strategic dialogue.
Russia refused to attend a Ukrainian-organized peace summit and plans to skip future mini-summits, raising doubts on the effectiveness of dialogues. Ukraine works on building international consensus for peace through piecemeal negotiations and upcoming summits.
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