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Ukraine's experience in countering drones is already being used to develop new solutions for NATO. This demonstrates that Ukraine is not only receiving support from its partners but is also actively shaping their approaches to modern warfare.

Russia "currently has greater capabilities than Ukraine" in the production of a broad array of strike weapons, from precision cruise missiles to hypersonic systems like Kinzhal and Zircon, to attack UAVs used for strikes on military and energy infrastructure targets, says Russian military expert Alexander Mikhailov.

The Russian armed forces destroyed four locomotives and more than 10 trucks in the Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipropetrovsk) region and Kharkov (Kharkiv) using Geran strike drones, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday.

A political and diplomatic settlement of the situation in Ukraine remains preferable for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Petro-Ivanovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

On 6 July, the European Union and Ukraine held, in a virtual format, the 13th round of senior officials' Consultations on the consequences of the temporary occupation of Ukrainian territories by Russia, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

More than 100,000 documented incidents of war crimes , thousands of testimonies from victims, and years of systematic work by civil society — this is the contribution Ukrainian human rights organisations have made to the pursuit of justice and the accountability of those responsible for crimes committed during Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the margins of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye.

According to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, the drone agreement signed today, 7 July, between Estonia and Ukraine on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara marks an important step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and gives Estonia access to Ukraine's rapidly advancing technologies.

Speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today, 7 July, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that preparations for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be held in Tallinn on 28-29 January 2027, are already under way. Tsahkna also met President Zelenskyy during the signing of the drone agreement between Estonia and Ukraine.

Norway is now providing an additional NOK 3 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defence systems.

The Norwegian Government is strengthening its long-term efforts for humanitarian mine clearance in Ukraine. Through Norad, Norway is allocating up to NOK 400 million over four years to three organisations that will help protect civilians and reduce the risks posed by landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive hazards.

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at the British Residence in Ankara this evening.

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre at the British Residence in Ankara today.

United Kingdom-Netherlands Enhanced Maritime Partnership.

British and Dutch forces are set to be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a new maritime partnership.

The UK will lead a European initiative to step up funding for Deep Precision Strike capabilities across Europe as NATO leaders meet in Ankara today.

The UK will join the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) programme, supporting a transformation in the British Army's ability to strike targets further away and strengthening the UK's contribution to NATO deterrence.