Belgium to send “several” F-16s to Ukraine starting in 2025
The exact number of F-16 fighter jets remains unspecified, however it will "depend on the ramp-up of our [Belgian] new F-35 capability"
UK to announce new military aid for Ukraine worth $122 mn
A new military support package will help Ukraine’s forces clear minefields, maintain its vehicles, shore up defensive fortifications to protect critical national infrastructure from "Putin’s barbaric bombing campaign."
Zelenskyy gets Romania’s support for F-16 training initiative
Despite a canceled speech before the Romanian Parliament due to "possible disruptions by MPs with pro-Russian sympathies," Romania has agreed to train Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16.
UEFA revokes decision allowing Russian youth teams to play in international tournaments
UEFA backtracked on its plan after 12 of 55 member federations vowed to boycott games against Russian teams, participating in the European Championships.
MFA: Diplomats locate seven missing Ukrainians in Israel
Ukraine's embassy in Israel reported that around 300 Ukrainians cannot leave the country, while about 150 cannot leave the Gaza Strip.
Zelenskyy signs law on reinstating officials’ asset declarations
After a pause due to Russia's invasion, Ukraine opens the access to e-declaration, the State Anti-Corruption Program, which is necessary, in particular, to start EU accession negotiations
British intel: Putin to avoid unpopular moves ahead of re-election bid
The Kremlin may postpone any new mobilization drives until after Russia's March 2024 presidential vote, as new call-up could prove politically damaging.
ISW: Ukrainian forces gain amid worsening weather
Despite weather conditions deteriorating, including decreased visibility, Ukraine made advances in its counteroffensive in the Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Zelenskyy visits Romania to discuss support and minorities’ rights
Ukrainian and Romanian leaders also plan to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defenses and addressing Black Sea security during Zelenskyy's diplomatic trip.
ISW: Russians remine Zaporizhzhia Oblast to disrupt Ukrainian counteroffensives
Russian milbloggers claimed to have disrupted the movement of heavy Ukrainian cargo and equipment in these areas in recent days.
Ukraine freezes assets of three Russian oligarchs worth $464 mn
The Security Service of Ukraine seized billions in assets belonging to Fridman, Aven and Kosogov, part of Putin's inner circle of financiers.
Slovakia halts military aid to Ukraine during government transition
After Robert Fico's party, which opposes military aid for Ukraine, won recent elections, Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová paused such aid, citing the need to respect the victorious party's position.
British intel: Russian officers’ families flee Tokmak as defenses rise
Russia is building reinforced bunkers and trenches along the Orikhiv axis, indicating worries about Ukrainian forces breaching Russia's grip on the occupied area in Melitopol's direction
Sweden to send $199 mn in ammo to Ukraine
After Ukrainian pilots completed training on Swedish JAS Gripen fighter jets, Sweden is considering sending the aircraft to Ukraine, Defense Minister Pal Jonsson said, while unveiling a new military aid package.