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A Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 3 people and wounds 16. President Zelenskyy says Ukraine has submitted all requests for air defense systems to its partners, awaiting political decisions.
The French president proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine prior to NATO membership. Experts are discussing various formats of presence - from police missions to combat contingents.
The State Food Service announced the cost of daily meals for the military in 2025 - UAH 154. 98. The operator promises enhanced quality control of products and termination of contracts in case of falsification.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would end the war and strengthen Europe's security. However, the decision must be shared by all NATO member states.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer has expressed his readiness to provide Ukraine with significant support to ensure sustainable peace. France expects Ukraine to clearly define the assistance needed and plans technical and political preparations.
35% of Ukrainians believe in joining the EU within 5 years, and 54% believe that EU membership without NATO is possible. The majority of respondents (57%) believe that Western partners are not doing enough to help Ukraine win.
64% of Ukrainians are against negotiations with Russia without security guarantees from the West. Compared to last year, the number of opponents of compromises has decreased, but the majority is still against concessions on language and the army.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva announced the signing of a new security agreement. Ukraine already has 27 such documents that provide military assistance and funding for 2024 and beyond.
Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Presidential Administration, said that he would continue the dialogue with all 32 NATO members on Ukraine's invitation. The position of Germany and the United States is decisive, but membership is impossible until the aggressor is defeated.
Two Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted three Russian planes over the Baltic Sea. Among those intercepted were an An-72 transport aircraft, a su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft and an IL-20.
Austria lifted its veto on the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area. The decision was made after a significant reduction in illegal border crossings from 70,000 to 4,000 cases.
Turkey opens the Yayladagi checkpoint on the border with Syria for the return of migrants. The checkpoint has been closed since 2013 due to fighting, and its opening should facilitate the voluntary return of 3 million Syrians.
Ukraine gathers key European partners who, together with the United States of America, "are able to ensure maximum strengthening of Ukraine.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.
The head of the NSDC GPA explained that the deployment of oreshnik in Belarus is purely informational in nature. This is another attempt by the Russian Federation to intimidate the West and influence public sentiment in Europe.
Ukraine may consider Macron's proposal to deploy foreign troops as a guarantee of security before joining NATO. Zelensky plans to discuss with Biden the issue of inviting Ukraine to join the Alliance.
The President of Ukraine intends to contact Joe Biden to discuss a possible invitation to NATO. Zelenskyy emphasized that although Ukraine cannot currently be in the Alliance, the issue of the invitation remains relevant.
The EU Council has approved the second payment for Ukraine within the framework of the Ukraine Facility in the amount of 4. 2 billion euros. The funds will go to the state budget in December, and the total amount of funding in 2024 will amount to 16.1 billion euros.
Cybercriminals from the UAC-0185 group are trying to attack Ukrainian defense enterprises through phishing emails. The attackers disguise themselves as messages from the Ukrainian Union of industrialists and entrepreneurs regarding the conference on NATO standards.
In the autumn months, Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles against Ukraine, which is three times more than in the previous quarter. Ukraine successfully intercepts 93% of drones, but needs more air defense systems to protect against ballistic missiles.
ISW reports on the possible loss of Russian bases in Syria, which will affect the Russian military presence in the region. The loss of bases will disrupt logistics and weaken Russia's operations in Africa and the Middle East.
European Commissioner for defense Andrius Kubilius proposes to increase the EU defense budget to 100 billion euros. It is planned to modernize the defense industry and strengthen cooperation with NATO.
Donald Trump announced a possible US withdrawal from NATO if the allies do not fulfill their financial obligations. He considers the difference in defense spending between the United States and other members of the alliance unfair.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine "likely" will not receive the current levels of military aid from the US under his presidency. He also did not provide clear guarantees regarding support for NATO.
Peskov commented on Trump's statement about the need for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin recalled Putin's conditions and accused Kiev of banning contacts.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Romania over Russia's interference in the electoral process. Declassified data confirms the Kremlin's attempts to influence democratic processes in the EU and NATO countries.
Putin and Lukashenko have signed a new Union Treaty on security guarantees that allows the deployment of oreshnik ballistic missiles in Belarus. The treaty also provides for the use of tactical nuclear weapons in the event of aggression.
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine confirmed negotiations with partners on various air defense systems, including THAAD. In communication with partners, there are no prohibited topics regarding the types of weapons.
Following the talks, NATO headquarters identified air defense systems for rapid transfer to Ukraine. Ukraine urgently needs 20 systems such as Hawk, NASAMS or IRIS-T to protect critical infrastructure.
Canada has announced the opening of new consulates in Alaska and Greenland to deepen the Arctic partnership. The decision is aimed at improving relations with the United States and strengthening cooperation with NATO's northern allies.