daily review

Defense Minister Umerov faces calls to resign after attempting to dismiss procurement chief Bezrukova against the supervisory board's decision.

Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump stirred controversy by calling Zelenskyy "no angel" and claiming the Ukrainian president "shouldn’t have allowed this war to happen."

NATO commanders report Russia's military has tripled its forces in Ukraine to 600,000 troops, representing a broader threat to the Alliance.

A new British commitment of 30,000 drones aims to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities, while Estonian intelligence reports growing problems with Russian artillery capabilities.

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed an unprecedented century-long security partnership as Russian forces advance in the Donetsk Oblast.

Poland's President has called for NATO to extend an immediate invitation to Ukraine, while acknowledging full membership isn't feasible during active combat.

An environmental catastrophe is unfolding in the Black Sea as a Russian oil spill threatens to impact the region's ecosystem for over two decades.

Ukrainian naval drones have achieved a historic breakthrough, launching unprecedented attacks deep into Russian-held territories. The innovative strike on a Russian Pantsir-S1 system launched from a sea drone marks a significant technological advancement in Ukraine's defense strategy.

Ukraine has lost 3,600 square kilometers of territory to Russian forces in 2024, with daily losses reaching 20 square kilometers in November, while Russia's human losses have reached unprecedented levels.

President Zelenskyy revealed Putin directed Slovakia's PM Fico to cut crucial energy exports to Ukraine just as Kyiv secured its first US liquefied natural gas delivery through Greece.

North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia have suffered 3,000 casualties; Russians advance in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv receives more financial aid.

Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin wants to meet him "as soon as possible," which comes as the IMF projects the Russia's war in Ukraine will extend into late 2025 or early 2026.

Donald Trump's advisor Keith Kellogg is set to visit Ukraine in early January, as Kyiv works to maintain crucial US support amid potential policy shifts.

Ukraine’s military successfully integrated robots, drones, and unmanned turrets in an unprecedented combat mission. In addition, NATO assumes coordination of Ukraine’s military aid.

A 35-minute private meeting marked an unexpected moment in efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine has dramatically increased its military tax from 1.5% to 5% in an urgent effort to address a $12 billion defense funding gap for 2024. In addition, the EU has signaled readiness to cover a potential $50 billion void if US support falters.

Ukraine could end the war's "hot phase" through NATO membership for its controlled territories, President Zelenskyy suggested, as Russian forces threatened Slovyansk, pushing authorities to halt all educational and cultural activities.

Russia is deploying 59,000 troops, including 11,000 North Koreans, to repel Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast, as France's Foreign Minister hints at Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with French missiles.

Ukraine has revealed Russia's strategic plan to divide Ukraine into three parts, highlighting Putin's unchanged territorial ambitions. In other news, the US and Europe are considering granting Ukraine a "punishing blow" capability as deterrence.