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Europe & World
>>> NATO has raised $1.5 billion for Ukrainian arms procurement from U.S. manufacturers, with deliveries expected to begin in early autumn.
>>> Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the delivery of 1 million large-caliber shells to Ukraine in 2025 under the Czech-led ammunition initiative.
>>> Germany allocated €400 million for Ukrainian artillery and air-defense systems and confirmed plans to order 150 modernized Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles by late 2025 or early 2026.
>>> The UK proposed shifting its Ukraine mission to air patrols over western Ukraine, expanded training, and Black Sea mine clearance, instead of deploying combat troops.
>>> The EU confirmed it will not ease sanctions on Russia and is preparing its 19th sanctions package for adoption in September 2025, targeting banks, defense firms, and energy exports.
>>> South Korean intelligence reported that North Korea will deploy 6,000 troops to Russia to work in logistics hubs and engineering units near the Ukrainian front line.
>>> The UK government rejected sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine but pledged an additional £500 million in military and financial aid.