Norway to send F-16 jets, instructors to assist training Ukrainian pilots in Denmark
Norway will send two F-16 fighter jets to help train Ukrainian pilots in Denmark, Defense Minister Bjoern Arild Gram said.
ISW: Putin aims to convince West to betray Ukraine through negotiations
Putin is deliberately framing the war in Ukraine as "a struggle" between Russia and the West rather than between Russia and Ukraine, to convince the West to betray Ukraine through negotiations
General Staff: Ukrainian Forces make advances near Verbove, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces also repelled Russian attacks in the Kupiansk, Bakhmut and Kherson directions, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
British Intel: Russia likely changes approach in its long-range strikes on Ukraine
Recent Russian attacks indicate a pivot in strategy toward Ukraine's defense industry over civilian sites, using up a significant share of its remaining air-launched missiles, which demonstrate Russian planning for a protracted conflict, the UK intel said.
Media: Milei calls off Argentina’s planned BRICS ascension
New Argentinian President Javier Milei notified BRICS leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China that he was withdrawing the country's bid to join the bloc, despite its planned entry on 1 January.
Ukraine sets up embassy in Ghana for the first time
Opening embassies in Africa is part of Ukraine's strategy to implement President Zelenskyy's initiative to hold a global peace summit aimed at resolving the war with Russia. Ukraine plans to open ten new embassies in Africa.
Zelenskyy awards Medal of Honor to defenders in Avdiivka
The brigade commander, Mykola Chumak, said “Ukrainian defenders firmly hold their positions” in Avdiivka
Russian unprecedented air attack kills 53, injures 170, hits maternity ward, mall (updated)
The Russian missile killed 44-year-old Viktor Kobzystyi, Ukrainian basketball player, coach, and international master of sports of Ukraine. He played for the Ukrainian national team at the European Championships in 2001 and 2005
Poland detects “unknown” aerial object near border with Ukraine during Russia’s massive attacks on Ukraine
Local residents saw “something flying very fast westward with noise and whistling.” There was no preliminary explosion, Polish media reported.
Russian forces slightly advance near key Coke Plant northwest of Avdiivka
Russian military increased the number of glide bomb strikes with Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft in the Tavriisk direction, which includes Avdiivka, western Donetsk Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian Tavriisk Group of Forces Spokesperson Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun said.
ISW: Russia officially deploys Ukrainian POWs to front lines
Ukrainian prisoners of war are being forced into combat roles against their own country by Russia, which violates international law
Yermak: Presidents of Ukraine, Hungary to meet soon
After Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Ukraine and Hungary had limited contact, as Hungary's leader is known for his pro-Russian stance. However, in recent weeks there have been increased interactions between the two countries' leaders.
Poll: 88% of Ukrainians believe Ukraine will win the war against Russia
This steadfast conviction remains despite the increased toll and consequences of nearly two years of full-scale war: 35% said life has become "a little worse" over 2022, while 40% reported a significant deterioration in their living conditions.
British Intel: Destruction of Novocherkassk increased the number of lost key Russian warships to three
The ships were providing important logistical support, augmenting the key Crimea Bridge connection with Russia