daily review

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia, citing the need to defeat terror and protect life. The appeal comes as Ukrainian forces continue their operation in the Kursk region, advancing up to 30 kilometers inside Russian territory. In response to the incursion, the Kremlin has chosen to declare a counterterrorism operation rather than impose martial law, likely to downplay the scale of the Ukrainian advance.

Reports from various Western sources indicate that Ukraine has received its first batch of long-awaited F-16 fighter jets, ending an 18-month wait for these advanced aircraft.

Ukrainian drones have hit a Russian strategic bomber deep inside enemy territory, marking the longest-range attack in the war.

The strategic Dnipro River bridgehead at Krynky faces uncertainty as Ukrainian forces allegedly withdraw, with up to 800 of marines unaccounted for.

The United States has announced a new $225 million security aid package for Ukraine, including Patriot and NASAMS munitions.

F-16 jets from Denmark and the Netherlands are en route to Ukraine while the Netherlands allocated an extra €300 million for F-16 ammunition.

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has stirred controversy with back-to-back visits to Kyiv and Moscow, proposing a ceasefire and negotiations. Following his talks with Vladimir Putin, Orban reported that Ukraine and Russia's positions remain "very far apart."

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on Donald Trump to disclose details of his claimed rapid peace plan, as a Russian attack on Dnipro left 5 dead.

Hungarian PM Orbán visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's invasion, discussing ceasefire options with President Zelenskyy. Simultaneously, Hungary's Foreign Minister Szijjártó called his Russian counterpart Lavrov.

Russia and North Korea have agreed to a mutual defense pact, as Putin visits for the first time in 24 years. The international community is concerned about potential Russian support for North Korea's missile and nuclear programs in exchange for weapons for the Ukraine war.

Ukraine reports first ever damage to Russia's newest "fifth-generation fighter" Su-57 Felon, with satellite images confirming the incident at Akhtubinsk airfield, some 600 km from the frontline.

The upcoming Peace Summit threatens the Russian narrative of a divided world over the support of Ukraine, said Ukraine's top diplomat. A Russian strike ravages Kharkiv Oblast, causing fatality, injuries, and school demolition. Ukraine forces secure the majority of Vovchansk as Russia reinforces blockade by moving forces from other fronts.