3/“If we adhere to these commitments, we will outpace Russia, and we will remain significantly stronger.”

2/this will have enormous consequences for NATO, and we will have to spend much more than what we agreed in The Hague.”

Rutte also emphasizes the need to increase defense spending to make a Russian attack impossible.

As Andriy Sybiha noted, he raised this issue during negotiations with his Polish counterpart Sikorski. He received assurances that the Polish side would react appropriately.

This also emphasizes the constant threat of living next to Russia. That is why Ukraine needs real, lasting peace. Living next to terrorists requires strength and reliable security guarantees."

We call on all states and international organizations to join the demand for the release of innocent civilians kidnapped from their homes.

This specific war crime is already being investigated in Ukraine and must receive an appropriate response at the international level.

🔘 We are working to ensure that all Russian assets are directed to real protection from the Russian war and the restoration of our state.

🔘 The Ukrainian negotiating team is working in Florida — today there will be meetings with the American delegation and Trump representatives. It is constructive.

▪️ Lithium: Ukraine has some of the largest reserves in Europe - potentially enough to produce batteries for 20 million electric vehicles.

▪️ Lithium deposits: at least 4 are known, two of them in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions; none are currently being developed.

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