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Key developments on July 2:
- Orban urges Zelensky to consider ceasefire during visit to Kyiv
- U.S. to announce $2.3 billion military aid package to Ukraine ‘soon’
- Ukraine hit ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, Air Force confirms
- Active Russia-Ukraine front line has expanded, Syrskyi says
- NATO plans to establish new post in Kyiv, ‘Trump-proof’ Ukraine aid, WSJ reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Kyiv on July 2 and urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider a ceasefire to accelerate peace talks. Despite Zelensky’s dismissal of the proposal, discussions focused on improving relations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Washington is preparing to announce a $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including crucial weapons and munitions. The aid aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses against Russian aggression.
In another development, the Ukrainian Air Force targeted an ammunition depot in Russian-occupied Crimea, signaling ongoing opposition to Russian presence.
As the conflict escalates, NATO plans to establish a senior representative post in Kyiv to coordinate aid for Ukraine and ensure continued support, particularly in the face of potential political changes.