Trump to adopt significantly more hawkish view toward war in Ukraine once he takes office, says Pompeo
Mike Pompeo expressed hope that Trump’s team will make him understand the consequences of withdrawing support from Ukraine.
CNN: Ukraine is at one of its weakest points since February 2022
Experts observe a “growing, quiet consensus" that negotiations are the only way to end this war.
Forbes: Ukraine’s forces push back against Russian assaults as “apocalyptic fight” unfolds in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian brigades are inflicting heavy casualties on Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, with battles so intense they’ve left entire “cemeteries” of destroyed Russian armored vehicles.
Russian attack on clinic kills two, injures five in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russian artillery and drones targeted Nikopol, hitting a clinic and killing a doctor.
Kursk operation reveals vulnerabilities in Russian defenses, may shift future peace talks, says expert
With fighting intensifying, Russia has mobilized elite units to regain lost ground.
HuffPost: Pro-Ukrainian activists in US push for urgent aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office
Experts suggest that for Trump to have a credible negotiation stance with Putin, he must prioritize military aid to Ukraine, ensuring a position of strength before entering talks.
Russia’s cheap drone tactics aim to terrorize Ukrainian civilians, expert reveals
Russia may also conduct information attacks about agreements between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin regarding ceding Ukrainian territories to Russia.
Russian troops escalate flanking assaults on Kurakhove, targeting key routes
Russian troops advance on Kurakhove, attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces.
Russia is now targeting Kharkiv supermarkets to worsen conditions for nearly a million residents
With food supplies strained and winter approaching, the city’s nearly one million residents, including hundreds of thousands displaced by war, are facing increasingly desperate conditions.
WP: After Trump calls Putin to prevent escalation, Russia launches largest drone attack of war
Donald Trump’s first conversation with Vladimir Putin after his election victory focused on Ukraine, with Trump urging the Russian president to refrain from further escalating the war.
Russia ramps up Shahed drone strikes, raising concerns over future mass missile attacks during cold season in Ukraine
Russian troops have significantly increased their use of Shahed drones, signaling that they have ramped up domestic production of these drones. National security expert Ivan Varchenko suggests that this shift could indicate the buildup of missile reserves for a future mass strike, with Russian forces intensifying daily attacks and testing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
CBS News: Biden to urge Trump administration to maintain aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden is set to press the incoming Trump administration to continue backing Ukraine, stressing that a pullback of support could lead to greater instability in Europe.
Ukraine braces for Russian assaults on frontline positions, Vremivka and Huliaipole at risk
The Armed Forces of Ukraine anticipate imminent Russian attacks on the Vremivka and Hulyaipole fronts, as Russian forces concentrate troops and ammunition for targeted assaults.
Ukraine, US boost collaboration to identify war victims and hold Russia accountable for its crimes
In response to the mounting number of missing and unidentified bodies, Ukraine and the U.S. Embassy commit to advancing DNA analysis capabilities. Over 70,000 DNA profiles have been cataloged, with efforts now underway to build five additional labs across Ukraine.