Ukraine

The "Contract 18-24" project of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is being expanded to include an additional 11 brigades of the Armed Forces and the National Guard. Military units will join the program.

Keir Starmer announces meetings to plan the military aspects of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Land, sea, air and reconstruction issues will be discussed.

The UK government has frozen more than £25 billion in Russian assets since the start of the war. This is a consequence of the toughest sanctions Russia has faced.

Andriy Yermak stated that the issue of prisoner exchange is a priority. Ukraine emphasizes that the humanitarian track is no less important than the security one.

During the day, 124 combat clashes took place on the front. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky (30) and Toretsky (18) directions, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.

The British government and the Irish company "Thales" have signed a contract for the production of more than 5,000 anti-tank guided missiles for Ukraine. Funding up to £1.6 billion.

NABU declares a threat of losing UAH 1. 6 billion due to the inaction of "Naftogaz", which makes it impossible to return funds from abroad. These funds could be used to purchase 100,000 FPV drones.

The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reported on the launch of Shaheds. The Air Force has recorded groups of enemy drones, an alert has been declared in Poltava, Kharkiv, Cherkasy and other regions.

The President of Ukraine stated that the release of prisoners is one of the first steps towards ending the war. 4,306 Ukrainians have already been returned from Russian captivity.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee, Radina, stated that the head of ARMA, Duma, is publicly lying about the state's revenues from asset management, concealing the real performance indicators.

Kyiv prosecutors seized unique artifacts that were being sold online, including a silver fibula from the 4th century, a gold bracelet and others. The treasures were handed over to the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.

In the village of Kolonshchyna, Kyiv region, rescuers saved three children aged 11, 5 and 4 years while extinguishing a dry grass fire. The children were evacuated to a safe place, no one was injured.

In Strasbourg, the first stage of work on documents for the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine has been completed. Draft documents are ready for political consideration.

The Swedish Ministry of Defense stated that the transfer of ASC890 aircraft to Ukraine is proceeding without delays, but the timing depends on the readiness of the F-16s. Sweden is also helping to train Ukrainian pilots.

Ukraine is building underground schools with everything necessary for learning during the war. These will be full-fledged schools with shelters, classrooms and dining areas.

European countries are facing a shortage of explosives due to increased demand and depleted reserves. Expanding production is complicated by dependence on raw material imports and regulatory barriers.

The President of Ukraine stressed that the primary task is to cease fire. Ukraine is working on this issue together with colleagues from Britain, France and the United States.

The Ukrainian team, including the Minister of Defense, will meet with the American team in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy expressed hope for progress on the issue of a ceasefire.

The Polish Foreign Minister has proposed that Russia abandon Iranian drones and North Korean ammunition. This should be a condition for a ceasefire with Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy stressed that the UN is not an alternative to a military contingent or security guarantees for Ukraine. According to him, russia is not afraid of the UN.

Due to the warming in Lviv and Rivne, heat is supplied only at night. In the frontline regions, the heating season is under threat due to hostilities and shelling.

During the day, 68 combat clashes took place at the front, with the greatest enemy activity observed in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. Ukrainian defenders are repelling attacks.

The Budget Committee of the Bundestag has approved the allocation of an additional EUR 3 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2025. EUR 8.3 billion is also planned for 2026-2029.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgiy Tikhyi, stated that if Ukraine did not fight, Hungary would become a "buffer" between Europe and Russia. He emphasized that the security of Ukraine and Hungary is indivisible.

Oleksiy Sych and Yukhym Konoplya, injured in the game against Belgium, have left the national team. They will not play in Sunday's return match of the Nations League play-offs due to injuries.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on the system of blocking television and radio broadcasting from Russia, Belarus, Transnistria and the occupied territories of Ukraine. The system will block signals from terrestrial television and FM radio.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has terminated the agreement with the government of Russia on cooperation in the field of communications. The agreement was concluded in 1993 in Kyiv.

The government has amended the procedure for approving minimum export prices for certain goods, including honey, soybeans, rapeseed, wheat, corn, sunflower oil and barley.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Czech President Petr Pavel met in Moshchun to honor fallen soldiers. The battles for Moshchun were decisive in the defense of Kyiv.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed prisoners of war to be involved in work in colonies and pre-trial detention centers. The Coordination Headquarters received the right to approve the transfer of prisoners to the states participating in the Geneva Convention.