FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal
A royal WWII decree is considered a fallback option to retain Russia’s frozen €190 bn in the EU if pro-Russian Budapest vetoes sanctions renewal.
Russian online recruitment of intel gatherers across Europe revealed by investigation
The coordinated Russian intelligence gathering operation via Telegram recruits Europe's Russian-speakers for collecting sensitive military info.
Estonian capital allocates € 200,000 for Ukrainian cities development
Tallinn city introduces a development program supporting Ukrainian municipalities with aid, expertise sharing, and EU integration initiatives.
NYT: US reveals previously classified support for Ukrainian drone development
The outgoing US Biden Administration declassified the extensive contributions to Ukraine’s drone program, including funding, intelligence sharing, and tech support.
Netherlands purchases replacements for Patriot system components given to Ukraine
The Dutch military has ordered Patriot air defense system components worth $529 million from Raytheon to replace equipment transferred to Ukraine.
Russian drone attack injures boy, 12, in Kyiv Oblast, damages Izmail river port, hits Romania
At least seven Shaheds and two missiles might have penetrated the Ukrainian air defenses.
Ukraine wants just peace, won’t accept “peace at any price,” UN envoy says
“Peace through strength is the only effective tool to stop the aggressor and ensure a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Kyslytsya says.
ISW: All 12,000 North Korean troops in Kursk may be lost by April 2025
Since escalating to significant combat operations in December, North Koreans have experienced substantial losses, averaging 92 casualties daily.
German FM criticizes her government’s hesitancy on Ukraine support
Baerbock confronts the government's cautious approach, highlighting internal divisions and political disagreements over funding mechanisms amid the election campaign.
Trump can be pro-Ukrainian if properly motivated, Ukraine’s ex-President Poroshenko believes
Drawing from his experience of Oval Office discussion in 2017, Poroshenko believes Ukraine "needs to learn to speak in a language Trump understands."
Starmer vows UK’s “full part” in potential Ukraine peacekeeping
He stresses that Russia's war is not just about Ukrainian sovereignty but also impacts the UK, particularly British values, freedom, democracy, and the cost of living.
Ukrainian border guards receive Czech Dita self-propelled artillery
Modern Czech-manufactured Dita self-propelled artillery systems feature automated firing controls and advanced ballistic computers.
Suspected Russian agents arrested for sabotage plot to derail military train
Ukraine's Security Service says it prevented casualties and equipment damage in Rivne Oblast by stopping a defense cargo train before it reached tracks damaged by explosives.
Ukraine expands cooperation with Norway’s NASAMS air defense manufacturer
Ukraine's defense minister met Kongsberg's CEO to discuss NASAMS components production in Ukraine, air defense integration, and anti-drone capabilities.