Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is under fire for his visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking the first trip by a Slovak official since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing Scholz’s significant military support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia launched new drone attacks on Ukraine, complicating the ongoing conflict. Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk is set to take on a role at the United Nations.

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