"Serbian Economy Minister Dismissed and Serbian Security Official Sanctioned by US Over Russia Ties"

NATO leaders, meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, declared that Ukraine's future lies within the alliance, but stopped short of offering a clear timeline for membership or an invitation to start negotiations. The declaration stated that Ukraine's path to full Euro-Atlantic integration has moved beyond the need for a Membership Action Plan (MAP), and that an invitation will be extended when conditions are met and allies agree. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed disappointment with the vague wording and ambiguity, stating that it benefits Russia. France and Germany announced new military aid packages for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and armored vehicles. Russia launched another drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa, which was largely repelled by Ukrainian air defenses.