Ukraine Receives Mirage Jets as Diplomatic and Military Developments Intensify

France delivers Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, while prisoner exchanges, sanctions shifts, and potential peace talks shape the evolving conflict.

France has delivered Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant boost to its air defense capabilities, though the exact number of jets remains undisclosed.
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 150 prisoners each, with the United Arab Emirates mediating the agreement, highlighting ongoing humanitarian negotiations amidst the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed conditional willingness to engage in peace talks involving the U.S., Europe, and Russia, emphasizing the need for a multilateral approach.
The U.S. Department of Justice has disbanded a unit focused on enforcing Russia-related sanctions, reallocating resources to combat drug cartels instead.
Ukrainian military actions in Russia's Kursk region continue to disrupt Russian operations, with local residents expressing mixed reactions to the ongoing occupation.