Day: June 6, 2025

Trump touts US gas to Germany, sidesteps Ukraine aid, sanctions

Posted by Kyiv Defense Policy | Jun 6, 2025 | Economics |

After meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Trump pitched expanded U.S. gas sales to Berlin but offered no firm commitments on aid for Ukraine or new sanctions on Russia, framing energy deals—not punitive measures—as his priority sidestepping timelines.

NATO Ministers Set Ambitious Capability Targets for 2030s

Posted by Kyiv Defense Policy | Jun 6, 2025 | War |

NATO defense ministers approved new Alliance-wide capability targets to strengthen war-fighting readiness, guide budgets and procurement, and balance burden-sharing. Priorities include air defense, long-range strike, munitions stocks, lift and logistics.