International Relations and Military Aid in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy received $1 billion promise of military aid from Belgium, including 30 F-16 fighter jets. Putin warned against using Western-supplied weapons on Russian soil. NATO countries are discussing deploying troops to Ukraine and providing air defense systems. Zelenskyy signed security agreements with Portugal and Spain. Hungary's objections are stalling EU military aid to Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seeking more Patriot air defense systems to counter Russian forces in Kharkiv. IAEA chief discussed nuclear safety at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.

IAEA Chief Visits Russia to Discuss Nuclear Safety at Ukrainian Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief is visiting Russia to discuss nuclear safety at the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant amid concerns of a potential nuclear catastrophe. The plant has faced challenges since Russia seized it in 2022, including staff shortages and reliance on emergency diesel generators.