New Chinese restrictions target drone supply chains, vital for Ukraine defense
China's manufacturers are limiting exports of crucial drone components to Western markets, with additional restrictions expected in 2025.
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Experts urge Trump to ramp up pressure on Putin before any peace talks
FP analysts urge the US President-elect to weaken Russia's position by ramping up military aid to Ukraine, targeting Russian economics, and reinforcing NATO.
Seoul declines Ukrainian request for defense system sales
Ukraine seeks to purchase South Korean weapons, including Cheongung anti-air missiles, but South Korea declines due to trade restrictions.
Russia braces for ATACMS strikes on airfields, yet impact may be limited
Russia fortifies airbases for ATACMS strikes after the US lifts restrictions for Ukraine, but missile limits and defenses curb the ATACMS battlefield impact.
ISW reports Kremlin threats over US approval of Ukrainian ATACMS strikes inside Russia
The UK and France still restrict their missiles, limiting Ukraine’s arsenal and leaving Russian rear areas as unjustified sanctuary zones.
Sky News: London refuses to reveal if it follows US missile ban lift
A UK Government spokesperson said only Putin benefits from revealing any operational details.
Zelenskyy neither confirms nor denies approval for strikes inside Russia with ATACMS, Storm Shadow
He responded to media reports about alleged Western permission for long-range strikes into Russia, saying such matters speak for themselves through actions, not words.
UK, France permits Ukraine to use long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia, Le Figaro reports
France and Britain authorized Ukraine to conduct deep strikes into Russian territory using their SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles, Le…
NYT: Biden allows Ukraine to use US weapons for deep strikes in Russia
Ukraine will be able to strike targets up to 190 miles inside Russia using Us-supplied ATACMS missiles.
Scholz caused German government crisis by denying Ukraine Taurus missiles, fired minister says
FDP leader Lindner calls for an immediate new election, saying Chancellor Scholz's obstruction of effective military aid for Ukraine led to the collapse of their governing coalition.
Berlin says weapon shortages, not finances, hinder timely Ukraine aid
Germany is continuously assessing additional military support options and encourages its partner nations to conduct similar reviews.
Canada pushes allies to approve Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia with Western weapons
Canada's FM Mélanie Joly stated that Canada supports Ukraine’s long-range strikes within Russia and advocates lifting restrictions on Western weapon use for such operations.
NYT: Limited Western backing forces Ukraine to search for Plan B
US deemed Zelenskyy's victory plan unrealistic and too reliant on aid, while the list of targets in Russia exceeds available missiles, moreover, the plan's secret point also seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles, "unfeasible request," per US officials.
Lithuania demands stronger NATO response to North Korean-Russian cooperation
Lithuania's president urges NATO to respond to North Korea's military aid to Russia by providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and lifting restrictions.
Reuters: Putin again threatens “range of responses” if deep Russia strikes allowed with Western weapons
Ukraine is not allowed to use Western-supplied missiles inside Russia.
Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine
German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."
Ex-CIA chief Petraeus calls for expanded tactical missile support for Ukraine
After the US announced a $400 million aid package during Austin's Kyiv visit, Petraeus warned that more support is crucial to halt Russian advances.
Zelenskyy meets UK PM Starmer and NATO chief Rutte in London for crucial talks
Zelenskyy seeks military aid and long-range weapons approval in London talks, with further European meetings scheduled.
Western weapon use restrictions for Ukraine are “militarily silly and strategically stupid,” Mike Pompeo says
The ex-CIA director and former US State Secretary condemns limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons and dismisses escalation concerns.
US: Ukraine free to strike Russia with own weapons without permissions
Instead of repeating the same unchanged US policy of restricting Ukraine from deep strikes inside Russia with US weapons, a State Dept spokesman suggested Ukraine can use own weapons for that.