Reuters: Gazprom does not plan gas transit through Ukraine in 2025
Earlier, Kyiv declared it will not negotiate a renewal or a new deal, as the 2019 Naftogaz-Gazprom gas transit agreement nears its end.
Ukraine supports exhumations for Volyn tragedy victims, says Polish foreign minister
Ukraine and Poland agree to practical mechanisms for exhumation efforts, marking progress in addressing sensitive historical issues.
Russian forces use Bakhmut mines as staging ground for further military operations, says Ukrainian military
Russia uses the city's mines as shelters for ammunition and supplies while converting them into field hospitals, reports Ukraine's "Khortytsia" military grouping spokesperson.
Reuters: Trump could use $ 300 billion in frozen Russian assets to pressure Putin into peace deal
The sum could not only impress Trump, but convince Putin that Ukraine could withstand a war of attrition, says Hugo Dixon,
US says it takes Russian threats to strike new American base in Poland “seriously”
US National Security Spokesperson John Kirby assures that the US will do everything necessary to protect American military personnel in Europe amidst rising Russian threats.
Belarusian companies supply Russia with Western-made chips worth over $ 400,000, investigation finds
Overall, Minsk has exported microchips worth over $125 million to Russian companies in nearly two years.
Ukrainian troops are pushing back Russians from Kupiansk as fierce battles continue for second day
Ukrainian forces maintain a firm grip on the Oskil River crossing points, destroying Russian units attempting to cross.
Ukrainian game “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2” surpasses Minecraft in Xbox rating
In less than a week, "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl" overtakes Minecraft, Roblox, and GTA 5, claiming a spot among the top-ranking Xbox games.
US, EU to send $112 million aid to Ukrainian top energy company after Russian attacks destroy 90% of its generating capacity
The US has already sent bucket trucks, pickups, transformers, and electrical cables to DTEK.
Czech Republic pledges to extend ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský says he cannot specify how many shells have been sent to Kyiv so far.
European allies plan to arm Ukraine using “Danish model” amid Kyiv’s defense funding shortages
Kyiv is working with European allies to produce drones and long-range missiles locally, strengthening its defense sector.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1006: Europe resumes secret talks on troop deployment to Ukraine
Meanwhile, NATO is considering a first-strike strategy against potential Russian aggression.
Top NATO official urges leaders to get ready for “wartime scenario” after Russia threatened retaliation for Ukraine’s strikes at its territory
NATO’s Rob Bauer calls on industries to adjust production lines for operating under wartime conditions.
More Germans begin to view Russia as military threat to their security in 2024, new study finds
Public approval for Germany’s support of Ukraine climbs to 49%, with 62% backing the Bundeswehr training Ukrainian soldiers.