FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he supports reinstating Russia and ending its four year ban from international competitions, Reuters reported. Russia was barred after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Infantino said the ban has been fruitless and backed returning youth teams first. #Sports

Sweden is preparing one of its largest security assistance packages for Ukraine, including air defense systems, Saab radars, electronic warfare equipment, and drones, including deep strike. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed this with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, along with defense innovation and aircraft and missile transfers. #Ukraine