British Intel: Ukraine regains Stepove amid fierce battles for Avdiivka
Avdiivka continues to be the scene of the most intense combat on the front, accounting for "on some days approaching 40 % of all combat engagements.
UK and Norway create new maritime coalition for Ukraine
A coalition will provide ships and other naval aid which aims to boost Ukraine’s security in the Black Sea region.
Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, injuring 4 people
The air alert was announced after the explosions, as ballistic missiles fly extremely fast and "it takes minutes for Ukraine’s air defense to react and destroy them," Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman said.
Eight deported Ukrainian children back from Russia
Eight more of the estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children illegally deported to Russia have returned home on 6 December
Ukraine to receive more air defense systems by end of 2023
The US Navy delivers Ukraine with a new truck-mounted weapon system specifically designed to shoot down drones before year's end.
British Intel: Russian mid-level officers gain more combat experience in war against Ukraine
Over 60% of a new intake of Russian officers at the Russian General Staff Academy has combat experience gained during Russia's invasion of Ukraine
ISW: Russian forces take minor gains near Avdiivka
Geolocated footage showed Russian military “marginally advanced in the industrial zone southeast of Avdiivka,” ISW said.
G7 to impose sanctions on Russian diamonds by early 2024
In previous sanction packages, Russia faced bans on exports of coal, gas, gold, vodka and caviar. However, diamonds represent one of Russia's top ten non-energy exports by value, with 2021 diamond exports totaling over $4.5 bn.
Russian night attacks kill a truck driver, injure 5 civilians
Ukraine’s aid defenses shot down 15 of the 18 Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs, the main areas of which were Khmelnytskyi and Odesa oblasts.
Japan to provide $ 4.5 billion to Ukraine
The financial support also includes $1 bn for Ukriane’s humanitarian and reconstruction assistance.
How Ukraine tries to woo the Global South
Russia courted the Global South for 30 years. Now Ukraine is trying to reverse the balance by reaching out to post-colonial nations that share its traumatic history
Ukraine’s new NATO reform plan denies Hungary veto leverage
In approving Ukraine's new Annual National Programme, the list of reforms did not include Hungary's demands, unlike previous times.
Reuters: US companies get $ 27 bn in investments for arming Ukraine
The major recipients are Pennsylvania, Arizona and Texas, where key Republican members of Congress have voted against funding Ukraine.
ISW: Putin signs off on Russia’s biggest budget yet
The 2024 budget contains Russia’s largest-ever allocation to defense and law enforcement, reaching 39% of all spending.