The recent Brics summit in Kyiv saw world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for peace and an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Despite attempts by Russian President Vladimir Putin to rally support for his invasion of Ukraine, he faced direct calls to end the conflict from some of his closest partners at the summit. North Korean troops have been reported to support Russia in the conflict, with the US saying they would be legitimate military targets if engaged in combat in Ukraine.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned that any deployment of foreign forces in Ukraine could lead to an escalation that could involve Nato troops. Ukrainian authorities have announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their families from areas in the north-east that are being targeted by Russian advances. The Biden administration is working to provide Ukraine with $10 billion in military aid as part of a larger commitment to support the country in its conflict with Russia.
Meanwhile, Romania has scrambled fighter jets after detecting drones breaching its national airspace, adding to the tensions in the region. The situation in Ukraine continues to be a concern for the international community, with efforts underway to provide support to the country and prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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