Ukraine Secures $310.5M US Contract for F-16 Training, Parts

France has strongly condemned the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, labeling it an escalation that threatens both European and global security. The French Foreign Ministry, joined by the U.S. and EU, urged North Korea to halt all forms of support for Russian aggression. Ukraine's Foreign Minister has called for increased international pressure on Moscow, denouncing Kremlin proposals for symbolic truces as manipulative, and reiterated Ukraine’s readiness for an unconditional ceasefire and peace talks contingent on humanitarian measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a landmark economic agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine's critical minerals in exchange for long-term investment and reconstruction support, signaling continued American commitment to a sovereign Ukraine and sending a message to Russia about U.S. resolve toward peace in the region.