ISW: Russia escalates nuclear rhetoric as tactic to deter Western support for Ukraine
Russia strategically intensifies nuclear threats to manipulate Western policy decisions, aiming to discourage military support for Ukraine, ISW says.
Scholz backs using 90% of frozen Russian asset proceeds for Ukraine arms
Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the EU proposal to use 90% of revenues from frozen Russian assets to fund weapons purchases for Ukraine's defense.
Estonian Parliament designates Moscow Patriarchate as sponsor of Russian aggression
Estonia's Parliament passed a statement condemning the Moscow Patriarchate for justifying Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The statement declares it a sponsor of military efforts, and calls for international action against its hostile influence operations.
Minister: Poland to continue paying for 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine
Poland will continue paying for subscriptions of over 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine, ensuring communication and internet access, Ukraine's digital minister says.
Media: Satellite images show Russia stopped using Kerch for military logistics in Ukraine
Russian forces no longer using the Crimean bridge earlier targeted by Ukraine to transport military supplies, now relying on overland routes, satellite imagery shows.
Denmark to send Ukraine first F-16s in summer, Netherlands in fall, Dutch defense minister says
During a briefing in Vilnius, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren revealed plans for the Netherlands to send F-16 jets to Ukraine after Denmark's scheduled deliveries this summer, Lithuanian media says.
PM Shmyhal says he still can’t confirm that new US military aid has arrived in Ukraine
Ukraine’s PM Denys Shmyhal reports no confirmation of crucial US military aid arrival, necessary for enhancing defensive operations and countering Russian advances.
Finnish intel: Russia’s goal is undermining Western backing for Ukraine
Finnish security chief assesses Russia's core goal is weakening Western backing for Ukraine via potential sabotage and intimidation, while stating Finland is not a top Russian priority.
Polish FM: Much better to spend the money on protecting Ukraine than on then having to rebuild it
Poland's FM Sikorski says it's better to fund protecting Ukraine's infrastructure now rather than having to rebuild it after the war; and he supports Macron's strategic ambiguity on deploying NATO troops in Ukraine.
Self-propelled howitzer duel: Ukraine’s Archer ACS destroyed Russian Msta-S in Luhansk Oblast (video)
Ukraine's 45th Artillery Brigade utilized a Swedish Archer gun to destroy a camouflaged Russian howitzer in Luhansk Oblast.
Rheinmetall sending prototypes of 100km shells to Ukraine
Rheinmetall boosting output of artillery ammunition, sending Ukraine prototypes of 100 km range shells along with hundreds of thousands regular rounds in 2024.
Organizer of torture chambers in occupied Berdiansk dies in car blast
Yevgeny Ananyevsky, who reportedly set up torture chambers for Ukrainian prisoners at Berdiansk Penal Colony No. 77 in occupied southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, has been eliminated, per Ukrainian intelligence.
Russia hits central Kharkiv with three gliding bombs, injuring at least ten civilians
Russia has bombarded Kharkiv again with three aerial bombs, injuring at least 10 civilians. The city is continuously targeted since 2022. Today's attack targeted residential areas in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
European agencies sound alarm over Russian sabotage plots, FT says
Three European intelligence agencies warn Russia is plotting increased sabotage across the continent, including bombings and infrastructure attacks, as per FT.