Yuri Zoria

ISW reports Russia unlikely to mobilize in near term due to Putin's concerns about regime stability. Despite Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast and military needs, Putin favors volunteer recruitment over mobilization, fearing societal backlash.

US Congress and Biden administration are close to agreeing on one-year extension of $6 billion Ukraine aid, Reuters says. Pentagon intends to use "every dollar and cent" of the expiring funds.

Outgoing NATO chief emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine, maintaining transatlantic unity, and learning from past experiences. He outlined key lessons from his tenure and warned against isolationism and over-dependence on China.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says territorial integrity non-negotiable. The statement comes after Polish FM's proposal for UN-mandated Crimea and future referendum in 20 years.

Ukrainian forces advance in Russia's Kursk Oblast and near Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk, while Russian forces make marginal gains in Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, per ISW.

Ukraine's air defenses downed 61 of Russia's Shahed drones, with 9 others crashing. Multiple regions were targeted, including areas near a nuclear plant. Casualties were reported from other attacks in Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts, and infrastructure damage occurred in several areas.

Denmark facilitated joint EU-Danish funding for Bohdana artillery production, as per EU Ambassador Mathernová.

Alain Berset, newly appointed Council of Europe Secretary General, prioritizes support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, has a call with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister.

New EU defense commissioner Kubilius warns of a potential Russian confrontation within 6-8 years, urging swift defense upgrades and joint arms procurement.

Ukraine's drone strike on a Russian missile storage facility in Tver Oblast proves the value of long-range attacks on Russian territory and may impact its offensive capabilities in Ukraine.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski proposes transferring Crimea under UN mandate to prepare for an allegedly "fair referendum" after 20 years.

The plan, focusing on lasting security and rejecting frozen conflicts, seeks NATO and EU membership and continued advanced weapons supply amid Russian aggression, sources say.

Lithuania's aid package prioritizes drone production, radars, mine-clearing equipment, and air defense systems, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defenses while boosting Lithuania's defense industry.

Russians killed a woman, 74, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and three more elderly Ukrainians in Sumy Oblast, including a 73-year-old man and his 72-year-old wife.