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So far around 11,000 were sent in November who helped repel Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
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Trump, Zelensky discuss weapons, air defence
Trump, Zelensky discuss weapons, air defence An explosion during a Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv. Photo: Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed air defences in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, and agreed to work on increasing Kyiv's capability to "defend the sky" as Russian attacks escalate. He added in a message on Telegram that he discussed joint defence production, as well as joint purchases and investments with the US leader. Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian air strikes. A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against Russia's airstrikes and battlefield advances. Germany said it is in talks on buying Patriot air defence systems to bridge the gap. One source briefed on the call told Reuters they were optimistic that supplies of Patriot missiles could resume after what they called a "very good" conversation between the presidents. US outlet Axios reported, citing unnamed sources, that the call lasted around 40 minutes, and that Trump told Zelensky he would check what US weapons due to be sent to Ukraine, if any, had been put on hold. Zelensky, speaking later in his nightly video address, said he and Trump had agreed to "arrange a meeting between our teams to strengthen air defences. "We had a very detailed discussion on joint production. We need it, America needs it." The conversation came a day after Trump said he had a disappointing call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war across the capital, hours after Trump's conversation with Putin on Thursday. Zelensky called the attack "deliberately massive and cynical." (Reuters)


NBC News
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Ukraine says Kyiv hit by largest Russian aerial assault since the war began
550 drones and missiles pounded Ukraine's capital overnight, as families spent the night huddled in bomb shelters. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaking with President Trump Friday, coming one day after Trump spoke with Russian President Putin. NBC's Raf Sanchez with the 4, 2025


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Norway, Ukraine sign health partnership deal to strengthen medical cooperation
OSLO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Norway and Ukraine have signed a comprehensive health partnership agreement aimed at deepening cooperation and improving healthcare services, the Norwegian government announced in a press release on Friday. The agreement was signed earlier this week in Kyiv by Norway's Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre and Ukraine's Minister of Health Viktor Liashko during Vestre's multi-day visit to Ukraine. The new partnership seeks to facilitate direct exchanges between health authorities, educational institutions, and medical professionals from both countries. Vestre emphasized the mutual benefits of the cooperation. "We can learn a lot from Ukraine in areas such as how to organize a health service in war, civil-military cooperation and the use of technology. From Norway's side, we can assist Ukraine in areas such as mental health, rehabilitation and antimicrobial resistance," he noted. Norway's support to Ukraine's health sector is part of the broader Nansen Program, which channels both civilian and military assistance. Vestre said his visit provided valuable insight into how Norway's contributions are benefiting Ukraine's health services. Norway's aid to Ukraine's health sector is mainly delivered through major international organizations such as the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the Council of Europe Development Bank. Norway also provides humanitarian support to Ukraine, including medical evacuations and treatment for Ukrainian patients in Norwegian hospitals.