Sweden joins compensation scheme for Romania’s Patriot transfer to Ukraine
Stockholm has approved about $29 million to help Romania replace Patriot system components, including projectiles and sensors donated earlier.
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Putin’s Syrian defeat can crumble under Trump’s Ukraine peace bargain
While Assad's fall has shuttered Russia's global power, Trump's plans to abandon NATO could hand Putin an even greater prize in Ukraine.
ISW: Russian forces advance near multiple locations in Donetsk Oblast
Russians advanced near Donetsk's Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in western Zaporizhia Oblast, ISW says.
NATO boosting presence in Baltic Sea after Russia damaged cable, Estonia confirms
Estonia confirms NATO's increased military presence in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland regions to protect underwater infrastructure.
Russians focus main efforts on Pokrovsk area, military reports
The Russian forces launch multiple attacks against Ukrainian positions while attempting to outflank the city and disrupt military communications, according to a Ukrainian military spokesperson.
Axios: Biden reviewed options for striking Iran’s nuclear sites
A classified White House meeting explored military options for addressing Iran's nuclear program progress, sources disclose.
Russian drone strike kills one, injures four in Kyiv Oblast as Ukraine neutralizes 86/93 UAVs
Drones and debris caused damage in Kyiv, Donetsk, Chernihiv oblasts, killing a truck driver.
Forbes: Ukraine equips its old Su-25 attack jets with French glide bombs
The successful tactical adaptation keeps pilots beyond Russian air defense range.
Chinese, US parts found in explosive drones that attacked Kyiv on Jan. 1
Debris from Kyiv’s New Year’s attack shows Shahed-136 drones modified with Chinese-made antennas and other foreign components, officials report.
ISW: Ukraine’s gas transit halt to cost Gazprom $6 billion as Turkstream becomes only route to EU
Gazprom is likely exploiting the halt of gas transit through Ukraine to engineer an artificial energy crisis and destabilize Moldova, ISW states.
Ukraine yet to receive Patriots promised in June, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukraine still hasn’t received the Patriots air defense systems promised at the…
Ukraine wants peacekeepers and NATO membership later
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports the deployment of European peacekeepers, particularly the French ones, to Ukraine – but…
Zelenskyy names one of Ukraine’s significant 2024 achievements
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named one of the biggest achievements of the bygone year. Speaking during an…
Slovak premier threatens Ukrainian refugees as gas transit stops
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that he is mulling over a response to Ukraine’s decision to cut…
Kursk Oblast: Ukraine strikes Russia’s command post
Ukraine has struck a Russian command center in Kursk Oblast, Russia. According to a Telegram post by the…
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From middle-income traps to migration crisis, a guide to how Ukraine and democracies must navigate coming instability
Frontline report: Two Ukrainian HIMARS strikes cripple Russian reinforcements rushed to Kursk front
After North Korean troops failed to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Kursk, Russia's decision to redeploy elite units from Donbas led to devastating losses from precision HIMARS strikes, which eliminated Russian command staff and staging areas.
Russian forces launch massive attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast with guided bombs, destroying residential buildings
One man was killed due to the attack.
Russians ban traditional Ukrainian Christmas celebrations in occupied territories
Education institutions received directives prohibiting any mention of Saint Nicholas. The ban encompasses traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols and nativity plays (vertep).
2024 becomes the warmest year in Kyiv ever, exceeding the climate norm by 2.4°C
Every month in 2024 surpassed historical averages, with February showing the most dramatic deviation at 5.7°C.