Hurricane Milton Cancels Ukraine Donors Meeting

A planned high-level meeting of the Ramstein group of Ukraine arms donors was canceled due to U.S. President Biden's postponed visit to Germany, necessitated by Hurricane Milton's impending landfall in Florida. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faced criticism from European lawmakers regarding his pro-Russian stance and mishandling of migration issues during a contentious debate in the European Parliament. In Ukraine, the legal framework regarding economic collaboration with the aggressor state has led to criminal prosecutions for individuals who engaged with Russian authorities during the occupation. Additionally, many Western companies have divested from Russia, either selling their assets or transferring control to local managers amid ongoing sanctions. In military developments, Ukraine's Armed Forces have begun a strategic withdrawal from Vuhledar to preserve personnel and equipment, while also planning further measures for the upcoming Ramstein meeting. Finally, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recognized the Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainians, condemning Russia's aggression.