Ukraine rolls out private air defense to counter nightly Russian drone strikes. The initiative aims to shield businesses and critical infrastructure from hundreds of drones.

EU member states are increasing military spending in response to planned US troop reductions in Germany, a European Commission spokesperson says.

European Union member states are accelerating military spending increases following reports of planned United States troop reductions in Germany, according to a European Commission spokesperson.

Germany must assume its leading military role in Europe, Chancellor Merz says.

German Chancellor Merz stated that Germany must live up to its leading role in Europe in the military field.

Russian strikes across Ukraine leave dozens injured today, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Seven are hospitalized in Dnipro, five in Odessa, and one in the Kharkiv region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian strikes today resulted in injuries across multiple regions, with seven people hospitalized in Dnipro, five in Odessa, and one in the Kharkiv region.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy extends martial law and mobilization for 90 days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees to prolong the measures across the country.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy extended martial law and general mobilization across Ukraine for another 90 days.