Ukraine Receives Major Drone Support Amid Ongoing War

At the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels, the UK pledged 100,000 drones as part of a £350 million aid package. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed allies' willingness to fund Ukrainian defence production abroad. Meanwhile, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey made little progress, with both sides exchanging proposals and discussing a potential prisoner swap. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire ahead of potential talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed US commitment to the alliance despite US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s absence. Germany and Lithuania emphasized the urgency of escalating support for Ukraine, especially in air defence.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: June 05, 2025