On the 1,082nd day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both countries engaged in intense drone warfare, with Ukraine claiming to have downed 70 out of 151 Russian drones. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a new offensive in the Kursk region, noting North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces. He emphasized the need for foreign investments in Ukraine's mineral resources, rejecting any notion of giving them away for free. Scholz criticized Trump's self-serving demands for Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for aid, reflecting growing concerns over international support methods amidst ongoing conflict.
Russia's Ministry of Defence reported the destruction of 35 Ukrainian drones, indicating a high level of military activity and aerial confrontation in the region.
President Zelenskyy confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk and highlighted that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces, raising concerns over expanded military ties.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Trump's demand for Ukraine's resources in exchange for aid, emphasizing that help should be provided unconditionally to support Ukraine.
Zelenskyy expressed frustration over the lack of peace negotiations, accusing Putin of wanting to prolong the conflict while urging allies to invest in Ukraine's mineral resources.
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