The article discusses the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war and its impact on European politics and relations. Here are some key points from the article:
* European officials have abandoned hope for US backing in Ukraine, shifting focus to providing long-term military support without US involvement.
* The top EU diplomat welcomed criticism from Washington as a sign of continued American engagement during defense talks in Singapore.
* Former CIA director David Petraeus warned that Lithuania faces the highest risk of Russian invasion among NATO countries if Moscow succeeds in Ukraine.
* Turkish President Erdogan urged Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to hold direct talks with Putin and Trump “without delay” ahead of Russia peace talks in Istanbul.
* Ukrainian high schoolers held a graduation ceremony at a cemetery, honoring their classmate and his two siblings who were killed by a Russian missile.
* A Russian bomb killed a child and injured a teenager in a massive attack on Ukraine, continuing the terror faced by civilians.
* An investigation found that a Swedish music competition secretly funded Russian war supporters and employed jury members from institutions that support the war in Ukraine.
* The Kremlin staged an incident where Putin’s helicopter was allegedly struck by a drone to counter public dissatisfaction with the war.
