Yuri Zoria

Bulgaria is going to grant Ukraine airspace access for F-16 training, overcoming opposition. Plans include anti-aircraft systems deployment and infantry cooperation.

UK Foreign Secretary Cameron warns US Congress that blocking Ukraine aid is like a "Christmas present" for Putin and Xi Jinping.

Russia's first massive air-launched missile attack in months kills one, injured four in Dnipro's Pavlohrad as Ukraine's air defenders down 14 of 19 missiles. Meanwhile, Russian ballistic missiles injure two more civilians.

Ukraine denies thermobaric warheads in Russia's upgraded Shahed drones; confirms new high-explosive warhead. Defense Express investigates the warhead's origin, challenging earlier reports.

Historic case marks the first US war crimes charges against Russian soldiers.: four Russia-affiliated military personnel face war crimes charges, including torture, for their actions during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US Senate Republicans vote against a $110 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, insisting on immigration reforms, raising questions about aid's future, with Biden urging action to counter Putin's agenda.

Nepal arrests 10 individuals involved in a human smuggling ring, deceiving young people into recruitment into the Russian armed forces.

An ongoing border blockade at the Poland-Ukraine border has led to 2,950 truck queues. Simultaneously with Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukrainian ports these actions affect Ukrainian trade and the movement of humanitarian aid.

Amidst ammunition supply challenges, the German Defense Minister pledges incremental improvements, highlighting industry constraints and the need for sustainable supplies.

Since mid-2023, Russia has upgraded Iranian Shahed-series one-way attack drones with its weaponry as recent discoveries reveal improvements and covert alterations, per UK intelligence.

Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation has issued a warning about an upcoming disinformation campaign by foreign media. Western journalists with prior Russian experience are suspected of planning to spread false information about Ukraine's leadership to divide society.

British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, reiterates unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging sustained military aid. Next year's funding likely to surpass current levels amid US funding concerns.

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen says Finland plans a substantial increase in artillery ammunition production for Ukraine, with the production price tag at tens of millions of euros.

UK intelligence update reveals Russian forces' creeping advances in Marinka, Donetsk Oblast, with Ukraine maintaining control of parts despite significant destruction.