Euromaidan Press Staff

Over 65 countries attended the latest Ukraine peace formula summit in Malta, underscoring widespread international support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the US collaborate to retrofit Soviet-era air defenses with Western missiles.

As Germany stepped up critical military support for Ukraine with naval drones and air defense systems, Hungary and Slovakia pushed back against the EU's proposed $52 billion allocation to Ukraine. Ukrainian forces meanwhile beat back Russian offensives near Andriivka and Verbove, retaining control of those areas.

A new EU foreign policy draft names defeating Russia in Ukraine as a key goal. Meanwhile, North Korea has emerged as a vital arms supplier to Russia's armed forces in Ukraine.

Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker. Russia conducted drills of Strategic Nuclear Forces and announced its withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Ukraine continues to design new military systems such as kamikaze robots and underwater drones to fight back against Russian aggression. Meanwhile, Germany has pledged a "winter" military aid package for Ukraine that will include vital air defense systems.

Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks across seven frontline sections over the past day, even as Russia continues reinforcing its troop presence near Avdiivka despite facing heavy losses in the area.

Ukraine continues to make territorial gains near Kherson and Zaporizhia even as Russia intensifies its assault, using new tactics like tunnels and robots. This comes as Russia faces estimates of nearly 300,000 troops killed or wounded.

A UN report accused Russian troops of raping and killing women in occupied Ukrainian areas, as Russia suffered heavy losses trying to capture the city of Avdiivka.

Germany sent more arms to Ukraine, US President called emergency aid to Ukraine a smart investment in US security. Ukrainian defenders repelled Russian attacks on Avdiyivka.

As winter approaches, Ukraine's allies have reiterated their commitment to providing military and humanitarian aid. This comes as Russia steps up attacks on civilian infrastructure, trying to freeze Ukrainians into submission.

Russia launched widespread missile strikes across Ukraine on Thursday, damaging civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued limited advances around Bakhmut and Kreminna.

President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine has received long-range ATACMS missiles from the US. Russia admitted forcibly transferring nearly 5 million Ukrainians, including 700,000 children, to Russia.

“Army of drones” project’s UAVs have struck over 400 pieces of Russian equipment in the past week alone, Ukraine's digital minister reported. Ukrainian successful drone attacks coincide with Russia's finance minister acknowledging its military is now overwhelmingly using Chinese-supplied drones against Ukraine.

As winter approaches, Western allies are providing air defense systems to Ukraine through leasing agreements to help protect against Russian aerial attacks. The strikes on Kherson came amid intense fighting along multiple frontlines in the east and south, with over 60 battles reported in the past day according to Ukraine's military.