Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday.

Poland secures U.S. commitment to maintain or increase troop levels in the country despite planned reductions in Germany. Warsaw is also moving to unlock European Union defense funds to strengthen its military posture.

Poland has received assurances from the United States that American troop levels in the country will remain stable or potentially increase, even as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany. Simultaneously, Warsaw is taking steps to access European Union defense funding to bolster its national military capabilities.

Ukraine reports a two-fold increase in long-range strikes against Russian logistics and air defense positions in April compared to March, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that the number of long-range strikes at distances of 20-150 km doubled in April compared to March, following a presidential directive to increase capabilities against enemy logistics and air defense.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range F-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck military-industrial facilities in Cheboksary, Russia, during an overnight operation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian long-range F-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck military-industrial facilities in Cheboksary, Russia, during an overnight operation.

Russian Investigative Committee reports fatalities following a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on Cheboksary and the Cheboksary District.

The Investigative Committee of Russia reports fatalities following a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on Cheboksary and the Cheboksary District.