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.
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Biden won’t fully utilize Kyiv arms aid before Trump takes office, WSJ claims
With significant unspent weapons funding and logistical limitations, the US defense sector faces challenges transferring military equipment to Ukraine.
Poll shows more than 60% of Germans against providing Ukraine with Taurus
Public opposition in Germany illustrates the political challenges facing Western military support for Ukraine, even as the war enters a critical phase that demands advanced weaponry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine denies alleged supplies of Western weapons to African regions
The Ministry particularly rejects claims of drone support for Malian rebels
ISW: Ukraine ramps up weapons production, but Western aid still crucial
ISW assesses that substantial Western support remains crucial for Ukraine's defense and liberation of occupied territories in the coming years.
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.
US “unimpressed” with Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan,” WSJ sources say
WSJ says US officials are skeptical of Ukraine's victory plan as Zelenskyy prepares to brief Biden amid growing tensions and battlefield challenges.
Pentagon announces $ 375 million military aid package for Ukraine
The 66th tranche of equipment amid Russia's all-out war includes air-to-ground missiles, HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and armored vehicles.
NYT: Biden faces pressure to allow Ukraine longer-range strikes on Russia
The US President faces mounting pressure to permit Ukraine's use of longer-range weapons against Russian bases. Finland's president and NATO's departing secretary general urge loosening restrictions while Ukraine loses ground in Donbas.
Frederiksen: Let’s end the red lines discussion, Russia crossed most important one, entering Ukraine
Danish PM says discussions about self-imposed limitations have been a mistake, giving Russia "too good a card in their hands."
UK Foreign Secretary on allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons in Russia: ”Time for nerve and guts”
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has hinted at ongoing negotiations with the White House regarding Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia.
CNN: Zelenskyy says long-range weapons ban lift key part of his “Victory Plan”
Ukrainian President prepares to present his "victory plan" to US officials, highlighting the need for the approval of deep strikes inside Russia.
Stoltenberg urges increased weapons support for Ukraine in NATO farewell speech
Outgoing NATO chief emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine, maintaining transatlantic unity, and learning from past experiences. He outlined key lessons from his tenure and warned against isolationism and over-dependence on China.