NATO PA President Jerry Connolly said that Ukraine is on its way to membership in the Alliance, but first has to restore its territorial integrity. The best-case scenario is that all of Ukraine will join after the war is over.
China is interested in expanding the interaction between the DPRK and Russian troops to assess the adaptation of Asian troops to the European battlefield. 12 thousand North Korean troops are expected to arrive in Russia.
Occupants are shelling Kryvyi Rih mainly with ballistic missiles from Crimea. After the enemy retreated beyond the Dnipro River, shelling with artillery and MLRS stopped, said the head of the Kryvyi Rih Regional Military Administration.
Ivan Tymochko, head of the Armed Forces Reservists Council, suggests that North Korean soldiers will be sent to Kursk region first. This will give them time to adapt and allow Russia to maneuver politically.
1,500 North Korean special forces have already been deployed in Vladivostok. In total, 12,000 DPRK troops are expected to arrive in Russia to participate in hostilities against Ukraine.
There are still 5100 civilians in Kupyansk community. The enemy is constantly attacking civilian and critical infrastructure, making it difficult to provide assistance and evacuate the population.
Ukraine's grain corridor continues to operate despite Russia's attempts to attack port infrastructure. Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk confirmed that shipments are taking place, although the situation remains tense.
Zelenskyy reported on Russia's large-scale attacks on Ukraine over the past week. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase the range of Ukrainian troops.
Ukrainian drones hit the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, which produces explosives and ammunition. The attack was carried out from a distance of 900 kilometers, the consequences are being clarified.
The Russian occupiers are using the entire fleet to patrol the western and southern coasts of Crimea. The goal is to protect the remnants of the fleet from possible drone attacks and to strengthen the defense of the Crimean bridge.
Air defense forces repelled a nighttime UAV attack in Kyiv region. The fragments of the downed drones damaged the outer wall of a multi-story building in one of the region's towns, but the damage was minor.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the situation in Sumy and Kursk regions is under control of Ukrainian troops. Despite the enemy's attempts to seize the initiative, the Armed Forces are effectively performing combat missions.
As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, three people remain in hospital, while seven are being treated at home. The victims include a 55-year-old man and two girls aged 9 and 13.
Due to the frost in Ukraine, the issue of replacing summer tires with winter tires is being raised. A driving instructor advises changing tires at temperatures of +5...+10°C, and the patrol police urge drivers to take care of road safety.
The occupiers are building a road from the Russian border to Crimea through Mariupol, which makes it difficult to move along the land corridor. In 1.5 years, only 10 km out of 60 km have been built.
An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reported that Russia is preparing for a new offensive in southern Ukraine. The accumulation of unmarked troops and equipment in Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions is observed.
Russian troops attacked an ambulance with a drone in Stanislav, Kherson region. The occupiers clearly saw that they were attacking medical transport, and this is not the first such case.
Paratroopers of the 79th Brigade captured an Egyptian in the Kurakhove direction. He came to Russia to study, but after receiving a passport, he was sent to war against Ukraine.
After the NATO-Ukraine meeting, President Zelenskyy called for decisive action against Putin's rise. He emphasized the importance of unity, arms supplies, and strengthening Ukraine's defense industry.
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to consider real peace proposals from other countries. He called on Western officials to openly discuss the idea of exchanging territory for NATO membership.
President Zelenskyy said the outcome of the US election would be critical for Ukraine. He outlined three possible scenarios, depending on the winner of the presidential race.
The President of Ukraine compared the discussion of the Victory Plan to discussions about the delivery of Patriots and F-16s. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to implement the plan and the importance of partner support.
Ukraine's president believes that an invitation to join the Alliance will strengthen diplomatic ways to end the war. Zelenskyy noted that this would boost the morale of Ukrainians and isolate Putin.
There is no blocking of trucks at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, as reported by Polish farmers. Traffic is moving normally, and other checkpoints on the border with Poland are also operating stably.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that there was no movement of equipment or troops near the border with Belarus. There is no Russian contingent that could threaten Ukraine on the territory of Belarus.
The European Council announced that Russian assets will remain frozen until the aggression against Ukraine ends. Italy is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from the blocked Russian assets.
The European Council called for a rapid increase in military aid to Ukraine, especially air defense systems and ammunition. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine “as long as necessary” in all areas.
The Verkhovna Rada will set up inter-factional groups to develop draft laws on each point of the President's Victory Plan. Legislative initiatives will be developed jointly with the President's Office and the government.
The Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy predicts a decline in sugar prices by the end of the year. However, in the event of power outages, bakery products, vegetables and fruits may rise in price due to higher storage costs.
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