Russia
🇺🇦 President Zelenskiy addresses parliament as Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion. The speech reflects on the ongoing conflict and its impact on the nation.
🇺🇦 A Russian drone attack in Ukraine’s Sumy region has resulted in the deaths of eight people, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials.
🇮🇷 Iran rejects new EU and British sanctions on its shipping lines, calling them ‘unjustified’. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei states sanctions are based on false claims of missile transfers to Russia.
🇻🇳 Iran, Israel, China, Russia, and the US to showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi this December. A unique event where geopolitical rivals exhibit their arms together.
🇫🇷 President Macron praises U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons for strikes inside Russia, calling it a “good decision” by the Biden administration.
🇺🇦 As Ukraine marks 1,000 days of Russian invasion, Trump’s return brings uncertainty and potential for peace talks to end the war next year.
🇩🇪 Chancellor Scholz to discuss dual-use goods with President Xi at G20 summit amid reports of a Chinese factory producing military drones for Russia.
🇬🇧 UK imposes sanctions on Iran Air and IRISL in response to the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. Measures target Iran’s national airline and shipping carrier.
🇷🇺 Satellite images reveal significant expansions at five Russian missile production complexes, signaling plans for a major increase in solid-fuel missile engine manufacturing amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
🇷🇺 A Russian-installed governor in Crimea vows revenge against the “terrorists” responsible for the killing of a high-ranking naval captain last week, an act claimed by Ukrainian security services.
🇵🇱 President Duda states that the U.S. decision to permit Ukraine to use American weapons for strikes deep into Russia could be a decisive moment in the war.
🇺🇦 Odesa faces 24-hour power outage as Ukraine implements rolling blackouts following a major Russian missile strike that damaged energy infrastructure. Further cuts planned nationwide.
🇫🇷 France signals that allowing Ukraine to strike military targets inside Russia remains an option. The country has already provided long-range missiles to support Kyiv.
🇷🇺🇺🇦 As conflict spans 1,000 days, Russia and Ukraine intensify efforts to replace human soldiers with machines amid rising losses and fatigue.
🇷🇺 Russian lawmaker Maria Butina warns that President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons could risk escalating tensions into World War Three, highlighting the delicate balance of international relations in the ongoing conflict.
🇷🇺 Russia claims to have shot down 59 Ukrainian drones, including two that were reportedly headed towards Moscow. The defense ministry announced this overnight, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
🇺🇦 President Zelenskiy states that missiles will “speak for themselves” following reports of U.S. approval for Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia. This marks a significant step in Ukraine’s military strategy as it seeks to enhance its capabilities against ongoing aggression.
🇺🇦 Ukraine is able to strike Russia using U.S. long-range weapons. This capability enhances Ukraine’s military options amid ongoing conflict. The provision of these weapons marks a significant development in the support for Ukraine’s defense efforts.
🇺🇦 President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range U.S. ATACMS missiles for the first time, enabling strikes against Russian forces in the Kursk region. This move aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities as the conflict continues.
🇺🇦 In a significant escalation, Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine’s power grid, deploying around 120 missiles and 90 drones. The assault has tragically resulted in at least five fatalities as officials report extensive damage. The ongoing conflict continues to severely impact civilian infrastructure.