Women in Crimea face growing persecution under Russian occupation, human rights defenders say
At least 26 women have faced criminal prosecution under Russian occupation, with dozens more subjected to administrative pressure.
Le Monde: Secret discussions on sending troops to Ukraine resume in Europe
Currently, there is no official authorization to deploy regular troops or private military companies to Ukraine. However, proposals have been "on the table for several months."
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military airfield in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS missiles for first time
Ukraine has struck a military airfield in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS ballistic missiles featuring cluster munitions, reported by…
Ukraine’s drone coalition receives € 1.8 billion boost from member countries
This coalition includes 17 member countries, such as Australia, Canada, Germany, and Poland.
Forbes: Western jets at risk without improved Ukrainian air defenses
Experts warn that incoming F-16s and Mirage 2000s may face destruction unless Ukraine upgrades its air defense systems.
Ukrainian forces adopt guerrilla tactics in Kursk Oblast as number of Russian troops grows
Despite bolstered Russian defenses, Ukrainian troops maintain a foothold in Kursk, leveraging strategic mobility and avoiding direct engagements.
Sweden supplies Ukraine with spare parts for Gripen fighter jets
However, the timeline for transferring the jets remains uncertain.
NYT: Putin places as many threats as possible on table ahead of potential peace talks after Trump’s inauguration
Russia intensifies assaults, missile attacks as part of a strategy to raise stakes ahead of potential peace talks.
Russian forces may break stalemate on battlefield after 2027, Ukraine’s ex-top general says
In the future, Russia may continue its "exhaustion tactics" in Ukraine, aiming to destroy the country's economic and moral strength rather than achieving decisive military breakthroughs.
Ukraine slams Polish border blockade, calling it “painful paradox” on Holodomor genocide Remembrance Day
According to Ukrainian diplomats, the blockade harms both countries' economies and plays into Russian hands.
Germany sends only 6% of MRAP armored vehicles to Ukraine
Despite promising to deliver up to 400 MRAP vehicles by the end of 2024, Germany has only delivered a fraction, pushing the remainder of the order into next year.
Putin orders Russian troops to retake Kursk Oblast before Trump’s inauguration, says Zelenskyy
Russian president's order to reclaim Kursk territory by 20 January signals mounting pressure on Russian forces as Ukraine’s gains expose vulnerabilities in Moscow’s defenses.
Ukrainian military: Kyiv forces disrupt Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast through Kursk operation
Ukraine’s campaign in Kursk began against 40,000 Russian troops and has prompted Moscow to amass nearly 60,000 soldiers, straining its resources.
The Telegraph: Russia to retaliate for Storm Shadow strikes by launching cyberattacks on UK’s energy, leaving millions without electicity
Experts predict that Russia will resort to hybrid aggression, including sabotage and diversionary tactics, in retaliation for Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles.