Norway boosts security measures with drones and army along Russian border
The Norwegian government plans to fully form a dedicated military brigade by 2036 to guard its 200-kilometer border with Russia.
Politico: US considers sending medium-range missiles to Ukraine for F-16s
The Joint Standoff Weapon, with a range exceeding 70 miles, may soon be part of Ukraine's arsenal as the US considers including it in a new aid package.
Russian authorities failed to act on warnings before Ukrainian attack, documents show
Seized Russian documents reveal a pattern of ignored warnings and inadequate preparations in the months leading up to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast.
Norway to increase support program for Ukraine to $ 13 billion
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced plans to set a minimum annual aid of $1.4 billion for Ukraine until 2030.
Russian attack on Odesa injures 4, damages port infrastructure and civilian vessel
A Russian missile strike on Odesa has damaged critical infrastructure and a foreign-flagged vessel, injuring four civilians.
Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate air defense reinforcement in NATO’s east
The Bucharest Nine defense ministers have issued a joint appeal for urgent measures to strengthen NATO's ability to detect and neutralize low-flying objects in its airspace.
Switzerland to provide $ 68 mn for digitalization in Ukraine – Ministry of Digital Transformation
A $68.1 million agreement with Switzerland will fuel Ukraine's digital ambitions in areas ranging from e-notary services to humanitarian demining technology.
Kharkiv printing house, destroyed by Russian shelling, resumes work
A Kharkiv printing house partially resumed operations after a devastating Russian missile strike, focusing on textbook production despite significant challenges.
Mexican President-elect declines Zelenskyy’s invitation to visit Ukraine
Mexico's President-elect explained her decision, citing her focus on domestic responsibilities: "Our responsibility is here." Meanwhile, Mexico invited the Russian president to the upcoming presidential inauguration despite his ICC arrest warrant.
Demographic toll of Russia-Ukraine war threatens future, WSJ reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be partly motivated by demographic concerns. "He wants to use Ukraine and its people to consolidate the Slavic core of Russia," the report says.
DeepState: Russian forces advanced near Pokrovsk
The Russian troops moved forward in Hrodivka and Ukrainske, both located near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk Oblast.
Ammunition depot in Russia’s Tver Oblast is burning after drone strike
An ammo depot was hit, sparking a fierce fire. Locals fled as Ukraine claimed a strike on high-tech missiles.
Russian attack hits power facilities in Sumy, kills one in Kirovohrad Oblast
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 46 out of 52 Shahed drones launched by Russia in a nighttime assault across multiple oblasts.
ISW: Russia continues to use social media to interfere in elections and destabilize
The US State Department imposed sanctions on entities connected to Russia Today for alleged involvement in covert influence and information operations across multiple continents.