The planned Ramstein meeting focused on supporting Ukraine has been postponed following the cancellation of US President Joe Biden's visit to Germany. This decision has resulted in the deferral of the summit initially scheduled for Saturday, causing disappointment in Kyiv. Ukrainian journalist Dennis Trubetskoy highlighted the impact of the delay, expressing concern over potential power issues in Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Polish President Andrzej Duda has also canceled his participation, as the meeting will no longer proceed as planned. Despite the postponement, there is no indication of a shift in policy towards Ukraine. The summit was expected to reaffirm continued support for the nation amidst ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, the Bundeswehr reported a significant decrease in Russian artillery superiority, with improvements noted in ammunition availability and Ukraine's arms industry. This shift from an 8:1 to a 3:1 ratio is attributed to increased Western production and advancements in Ukraine's military capabilities.
In related news, Russia has dismissed claims of secret communications between former US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refuted allegations from journalist Bob Woodward's book, which suggested multiple conversations post-Trump's presidency.
Additionally, a Ukrainian court has sentenced two members of the Russian-backed hacker group 'Armageddon' in absentia for conducting over 5,000 cyberattacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. These actions emphasize the ongoing tensions and cyber warfare accompanying the physical conflict.
As the situation develops, both Ukraine and Russia continue to report reciprocal drone and missile attacks, further escalating the hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for increased combat successes, emphasizing the need for advanced weaponry and faster results on the battlefield.
