Ukraine
Elbridge Colby stated that Europe plays a leading role in financing and arming the AFU through the PURL initiative. Ukraine's defense has strengthened and stabilized.
Zelenskyy called on allies to prepare strong decisions ahead of the summit in Ankara. The level of partnership must match Ukraine's contribution to Europe's security.
Iryna Terekh called EU bureaucracy an obstacle for Ukrainian technologies. The Flamingo missile passed certification in Ukraine in just five weeks.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and over 350 air defense missiles. The weapons will be purchased using funds from the use of frozen Russian assets.
Russia loses 30,000 soldiers killed and seriously wounded in Ukraine every month. Zelenskyy stated this at Ramstein and announced an increase in enemy losses.
The ministers signed an agreement on the joint development of an air defense system to intercept ballistic missiles. Seven German enterprises are already interested in this cooperation.
The President called on NATO countries to remove restrictions on cooperation and strengthen Ukraine's integration. He emphasized the importance of Ukrainian experience.
At Ramstein, Zelenskyy stated there is an acute need for air defense and shells. Current production volumes in Europe and funding are insufficient for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Fire Point company is preparing to release FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles. Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement on the joint development of defense technologies.
Sweden is allocating $108 million to the PURL initiative for the procurement of air defense systems and shells. The country's total contribution to the project has reached $543 million.
The NATO Secretary General stated that Putin must decide whether he is ready for negotiations. Currently, Russia is spending nearly half of its budget on defense.
Lavrov threatened Ukraine with regular massive strikes after the attack on the Moscow refinery. Putin previously ordered an increase in the intensity of shelling.
The main game-changer of the war with Russia is the Ukrainian people's will to resist. However, Ukraine needs various types of weaponry—for example, to combat guided aerial bombs.
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reports an order given to the occupiers to strike civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia with FPV drones. To escalate the terror, the invaders are promised new supplies of UAVs.
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Council of Justice to dismiss the former head of the OASC, Pavlo Vovk. The judge's appeal against the disciplinary sanction was dismissed without merit.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Belgium to discuss military support. The first F-16 fighter jets will arrive in Ukraine as early as this year.
In June, Ukraine expects about 13 billion dollars in aid, including under the ERA and USL programs. The NBU forecasts growth in reserves and coverage of the budget deficit.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to a National Guard member for torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war in Horlivka. Due to the suspect's actions, one soldier died and dozens sustained injuries.
The NSDC will review Kyiv's winter preparations due to the slow pace of work. The state has already allocated nearly 4 billion hryvnias to the capital for these needs.
As a result of a ballistic missile strike on Dnipro, 10 people were wounded and one person was killed. The victims have been hospitalized, and a private enterprise was also damaged.
Latvian Prime Minister proposes that the EU appoint a representative for negotiations with the Russian Federation. Europe wants to have its own mandate to participate in the process of ending the war.
The NBU has maintained the key policy rate at 15% for the third consecutive time. The regulator is ready to increase the rate to control inflation in the event of rising price pressure.
The bodies of 522 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine as a result of repatriation efforts. Specialists will conduct forensic examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies.
Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the acquisition of Patriot missiles at Ramstein. Eleven partner countries supported new defense packages for Ukraine.
Diia has launched beta testing for online divorce without visiting the Civil Registry Office (DRATS). The procedure involves a video conference and delivery of the certificate by mail within Ukraine.
Zelenskyy discusses the creation of a European anti-ballistic missile system in Brussels. The project will combine Ukrainian developments with technologies from EU partners.
The aviation industry paid a record 702 million UAH in taxes despite a critical drop in profits. The ESBU is exerting pressure on companies over tax disputes regarding leasing.
A 'Point of Invincibility' was opened in Bukovyna due to bus queues. Modernization is underway at the Vylok checkpoint, which will cause delays.
The SBU intercepted a Russian document denying a UAF attack on a bus in the Bryansk region. The Russian military did not record any drones during the incident.