The city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, which has been under almost daily Russian bombardment, is implementing an underground school project to protect children from air strikes. Ukraine is set to receive 32 outdated F-16 fighter jets from Greece, and reports suggest that 90 prisoners will be exchanged between Russia and Ukraine.
Hungary is advocating for Russia's participation in a second Ukraine peace conference. The number of missing individuals in Ukraine is currently estimated to be around 42,000, with many being soldiers and civilians.
Japan is granting Ukraine a $3.3 billion credit from the interest on frozen Russian assets. Germany is providing €10 million for the reconstruction of a children's clinic in Kyiv.
Reports indicate that the Ukrainian military has had to give up positions in the southeast due to the massive destruction caused by Russian pressure. The Baltic states have announced their withdrawal from the power grid of the former Soviet Union.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that Ukraine's NATO membership would be a potential declaration of war. Ukrainian startups are developing robots for mine clearance and combat operations.
The heads of state and government of 47 countries are meeting to discuss further aid for Ukraine in the defense war against Russia.
