This advice follows rising concerns about Europe's readiness for conflict, after NATO Chief Mark Rutte urged the continent to adopt "a wartime mindset." He warned that Europe is "not ready" for the challenges anticipated in the next four to five years
Additionally, Russian forces have launched sustained assaults on Kharkiv, opening a new front in the conflict. This tactic is widely seen as an attempt to stretch Ukraine's military resources thin across the 1,200 km front line, further complicating its defensive operations
Van Tigchelt, acknowledged that it was "no secret" that Creyelman, a former member of the Flemish far-right Vlaams Belang party, was believed to be "used by foreign regimes" seeking to influence Belgian politics
Vilnius, Lithuania: The long-awaited summit of the North Atlantic Alliance will be held in Vilnius on July 11-12, where a package with three main elements will be agreed to bring Ukraine closer to the bloc
