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>>> President Trump congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day, praising their “indomitable spirit” and affirming respect for Ukraine’s struggle and sacrifices.
>>> Vice President of the United States J.D. Vance reiterated that American troops will not fight in Ukraine, said Ukrainians themselves will decide their territorial lines, and spoke of new Russian “concessions” discussed in contacts.
>>> The administration approved the sale of 3,350 AIM-120 (ERAM) missiles in an ~$850 million package largely financed by European partners, with deliveries projected to start within weeks after final clearances—bolstering interceptors for air defense and fighter stocks.
>>> Reporting indicated the Pentagon has for months restricted Ukraine’s use of long-range ATACMS against targets inside Russia, a policy aimed at shaping escalation dynamics while other aid flows continue.
>>> Keith Kellogg visited Kyiv for Independence Day events and received the Order of Merit (I Class); Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed security guarantees and cooperation priorities with him.
>>> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent Independence Day greetings, reaffirming long-term American support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.