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Ukrainian intelligence has “hacked” the Russian banking system. The online services of many Russian banks are down or degraded, and there are also interruptions in the work of mobile operators and Internet providers.

The US State Department commented on Kuleba's visit to Beijing. Miller emphasized the importance of China recognizing the aggressor and the victims in the war and hearing about Ukraine's losses directly from Kyiv.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with Phil Gordon. They discussed further support for Ukraine, the results of the Peace Summit and the situation at the frontline.

Kristen Mihal, the new Prime Minister of Estonia, announced long-term support for Ukraine in the war against russia. He said that Estonia plans to raise 1 billion euros to purchase ammunition and increase defense spending.

The President of Ukraine discussed further support for Ukraine with Kristen Michal. Estonia confirmed the preservation of defense aid at 0.25% of GDP and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

General Carsten Breuer warns of a possible Russian attack on NATO in 5-8 years. russia produces more than 1,000 tanks annually, while the 5 largest NATO countries have only half that number.

Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 elections gives him the opportunity to focus on foreign policy. Key challenges: ending the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and securing Ukraine's support against russia's military aggression.

The commander of the British Armed Forces said that russia will need 5 years to rebuild its army after the losses in Ukraine. According to him, while russia is getting weaker, NATO is getting stronger, with 3.2 million troops compared to russia's 1.2 million.

The US Department of Defense considers russia's military presence in the Arctic a potential threat. The Pentagon is also concerned about China's growing activity in the region and calls for strengthening security through partnership with NATO.

Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested three hackers suspected of cyberattacks on NATO countries for terrorist purposes. The suspects may be linked to the pro-Russian group NoName057 (16).

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the scope of first aid for the military. The document defines four levels of care, a list of skills and medicines that will improve the quality of tactical medicine training.

The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that commitments to Ukraine will be honored regardless of the composition of the administration. He emphasized that Russia has already lost the war, and Ukraine is integrating with the West.

The United States has imposed sanctions on two leaders of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn cybercrime group for attacks on critical infrastructure. CARR has been conducting DDoS attacks in Ukraine and manipulating industrial control systems in the United States and Europe.

The President of Ukraine called for preserving unity in Europe despite Putin's attempts to create a split. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of joint actions and determination of European countries to ensure peace.

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on a new maritime security strategy for Ukraine. It provides for the creation of an international platform 'Safe Black Sea' and the conclusion of agreements on security guarantees in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

Georgian NGOs and media organizations, along with the president, have filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court against the controversial Law on Foreign Agents, which requires NGOs and media outlets receiving foreign grants to register as foreign agents, citing violations of citizens' rights and Georgia's integration into the EU and NATO.

Germany has approved a budget for 2025 with a record 78 billion euros of investment, net borrowing of 43. 8 billion euros, and a total budget size of 481 billion euros, adhering to the constitutional debt limit, but plans to cut military aid to Ukraine to 4 billion euros from about 8 billion euros in 2024.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed Patrick Turner as the Alliance's senior representative to lead the mission to Ukraine, coordinating NATO's efforts and providing an assessment of the situation in Ukraine until it becomes a NATO member.

The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.

Some European countries are considering reopening their embassies in Afghanistan, which would mean diplomatic recognition of the Taliban almost three years after the fall of the previous government.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Prague with his Czech counterpart Petr Fiala to discuss economic and defense cooperation, energy challenges, and the implementation of the Peace Formula.

Trump's nomination of J. D. Vance, a critic of aid to Ukraine, as a potential vice president raises concerns in Europe about the second Trump administration's possible commitment to Ukraine and NATO.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will hold intergovernmental consultations with Czech officials in Prague to discuss ammunition supplies, EU and NATO integration, joint projects, infrastructure, energy, and signing bilateral agreements.

Ohio Senator J. D. Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee, has opposed U.S. military aid to Ukraine but does not support a Russian invasion, and has previously made derogatory remarks about Trump before becoming one of his staunchest allies.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed gratitude to Lithuania for its strong support, including €1. 2 billion in aid, hospitality for Ukrainian refugees, and advocacy for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, during his online address to Lithuanian ambassadors.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili files a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court to challenge the law on foreign agents (On Transparency of Foreign Influence) as unconstitutional and demand its suspension and repeal.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO until the war with Russia is over, as partner countries cannot extend a full invitation to a country at war.

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine does not receive enough aid to win the war with Russia, but only to hold out.