Zelenskyy meets with Armenian Prime Minister for the first time
The meeting comes after Armenia's parliament voted earlier this week to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which issued the arrest warrant for Putin.
Russian attack on grocery kills 51 in Kharkiv Oblast (updated)
Russian attack killed 51 civilians, including a child, wounded six others, including a child.
Russian strike destroys hospital in Kherson Oblast
The attack injured two healthcare workers and damaged ambulances.
Minister Kamyshin: Ukraine’s defense industry shifting from “give us” to “let’s do it together” model
Minister Kamyshin confirmed missile production is a top priority as Ukraine aims to rebuild defense industries and reduce reliance on arms supplies.
Bloomberg: Germany to send more air defenses to protect Ukraine grain routes
Germany plans to provide Ukraine with another IRIS-T air defense system and over a dozen Gepard anti-aircraft tanks., Bloomber reported.
Small drones, big impact: Ukraine boosts use of FPV drones on battlefield
In September 2023, the Ukrainian military used FPV drones at least three times more frequently than Russian troops.
New York Times: Russia employs battle-tested tactics to counter Ukraine’s push
Rather than staunchly defending the trench line against the Ukrainian offensive, Russian commanders employed the age-old military tactic known as "elastic defense."
Politico: EU to start Ukraine membership talks by December
According to the officials, EU leaders are preparing to give Kyiv the green light by the end of the year to start formal membership talks.
Ukraine to order 100 transformers to bolster energy infrastructure against Russia’s attacks
In preparation for renewed Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, Ukraine will procure 100 new transformers with half coming from domestic factories and half stored abroad until needed to replace destroyed equipment.
Zelenskyy visits eastern troops, awards soldiers (photos)
Visiting troops on the crucial eastern Kupiansk-Lyman front, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reemphasized that Ukraine will ultimately prevail against Russian forces, inspected equipment and awarded soldiers.
The Telegraph: UK hits limit on arms aid to Ukraine
“Britain has run out of defense equipment to donate to Ukraine, and other countries should step in and shoulder more of the burden,” the unnamed official told the Telegraph.
Ukraine’s key Black Sea ports resume grain shipments despite Russian threats
Ten ships have already sailed from Ukraine's reopened sea ports to export grain despite Russia's grain deal withdrawal and ongoing threats.
Ukraine recognizes three major Chinese oil and gas firms int’l sponsors of war
China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China Petrochemical Group and China National Petroleum Corporation have been sponsoring Russia's war against Ukraine by expanding energy cooperation with Russia and paying billions in taxes,
Estonian Defense Minister visits Kyiv, announces field hospital donation
I reassure you that Estonia will stand with Ukraine and will provide as much assistance as necessary," Estonian Defense Minister said.