Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as security talks resume

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The renewed attacks coincided with a second day of talks at NATO headquarters focused on postwar reconstruction, 2027 funding, and security guarantees backed by Ukraine’s Western allies. The European Commission also disbursed 4.36 billion euros to Ukraine as part of a 90 billion-euro loan package agreed by EU leaders in April. The combination of continued battlefield escalation and parallel diplomatic and financial efforts highlights the unresolved security risks facing Ukraine and Europe.

Sources: Associated Press, European Commission