Orchids

The first day of the work retreat went well. I am not solely responsible for this, thank goodness. 

Just one more day and my extraordinarily social week ends. 

Czech’s plans to buy ammunition for Ukraine is now fully funded by 18 countries. Final funding came from Germany, France, and Norway. 

Moldova and France signed a defense agreement. 

In Kazan Russia there is a military academy that prepares future Russian tank commanders and crews. It caught fire. No one hurt. Faulty electrical wiring. 


The UK has boosted drone production and will increase its donation to Ukraine by 10,000 drones.