Report: Russia hiding oil sales from OPEC to fund war in Ukraine
Ukrainian researchers allege Russia’s systematic deception of OPEC, with hidden oil sales exceeding quotas, reportedly generating $60 billion annually.
Russia to intensify Moldova destabilization before 2025 parliamentary elections, expert warns
Moldova should prioritize economic growth and social cohesion, as Russia-backed forces exploit internal divisions to push an anti-European agenda, the expert says.
ISW: Russians make multiple advances in Kursk, Donetsk while Ukraine regains ground in Kharkiv oblast
Russians made incremental gains in Kursk Oblast, near Kupiansk, Kreminna, and Vuhledar; Ukrainians reclaimed positions in Kharkiv Oblast and near Toretsk.
NATO’s Rutte says aid for Ukraine and Kyiv’s security pacts are bridge to NATO membership
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Scholz reiterated his opposition to immediate NATO membership actions.
Russia’s current equipment losses highest since 2022
Russia lost nearly 700 tanks, vehicles, and aircraft last month, Newsweek reports, citing an analysis of Oryx’s data, amid Moscow’s pre-winter offensive.
100+ officials, experts warn of 1938 Munich-like betrayal of Ukraine as US votes
107 former and serving Western diplomats, politicians, military and intel chiefs appeal for a coalition of willing NATO nations to boost support to Kyiv.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree to jointly produce military drones, EW systems, ammunition
Defense ministers signed a memorandum, establishing joint production amid Ukraine's ongoing military needs.
Russia’s deadly missile attack on Zaporizhzhia kills six, injures 23 Ukrainians
Russia struck critical civilian infrastructure in the city at 9:37 with a ballistic missile, causing casualties and igniting a fire, per local authorities.
WSJ: US-bound planes possibly targeted in Russian DHL-linked incendiary scheme
European investigators revealed a plot, involving incendiary devices hidden in massagers at DHL hubs, multiple individuals are under arrest.
Australia pledges additional patrol boats to strengthen Ukraine’s coastal defense
The package, including 14 military rigid-hull patrol boats valued at $9.2 million, adds to previous watercraft donations and brings Australia’s total support to almost $1 billion.
Reuters: South Korea confirms over 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia
Seoul and Washington report 10,000 Pyongyang troops in Russia, including near the frontlines, while Ukraine's intelligence cites even higher numbers, including officers and generals.
Ukraine neutralizes 48 Russian Shahed drones, 31 others fail to reach targets; bomb strikes injure two
Russia also targeted Odesa with two missiles, which were intercepted. No casualties were reported from these attacks, but Russian bombs injured two.
Ukrainian drone unit strikes another Russian Buk-M2 air defense system in Luhansk Oblast (video)
Ukraine's 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade used reconnaissance drones for targeting and FPV drones for the attack.
Ukraine to receive first Canada-ordered NASAMS system by year-end
Zelenskyy announced this after a call with Trudeau, where they discussed the Montreal Peace Formula conference, Victory Plan, and North Korea’s involvement in the war.