Russia condemns the Ankara Summit Declaration...

Russia condemns the Ankara Summit Declaration, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warning that the €70 billion Ukraine aid package accelerates Europe’s militarization and risks “catastrophic consequences.” The package marks a major shift as European allies and Canada take over Ukraine’s defense financing after the U.S. ends direct military cash support. Funds target ammunition, air defense, drones, long-range strike capacity, and AI-linked battlefield systems. NATO promises similar support through 2027, though internal divisions emerge as the Czech Republic refuses participation. Trump instead offers Ukraine technical help to manufacture Patriot systems.

Thursday, 9 July, 2026