European leaders are ramping up defense spending plans following Zelenskyy’s expulsion, with the European Commission proposing fiscal flexibility and a 150 billion euro plan to lend to EU governments for defense capabilities. The ReArm Europe plan aims to mobilize nearly 800 billion euros to support Ukraine and strengthen Europe’s defense against potential Russian aggression. Member states are urged to arm themselves faster than Russia, with a focus on flexibility under current EU fiscal rules to allow for increased defense spending.
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‘Massive’ Russian air assault kills at least six in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv | Russia-Ukraine war News
A significant Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas has resulted in at least six deaths and multiple injuries, targeting residential areas and infrastructure, including hospitals and metro stations. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes, with calls for intensified counterattacks, as Russia continues to escalate its offensive amid ongoing global tensions. Need More Context? 🔎
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