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🇬🇪 The leader of the Russian-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia has resigned following mass protests over a deal to expand Russian business, which led to opposition groups seizing government buildings.
🇫🇷 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.
🇺🇸 The US accuses Russia of escalating the Ukraine conflict by deploying North Korean troops. This follows Kremlin warnings that US support would lead to deeper involvement by allowing Ukraine to strike into Russia with American weapons.
🇩🇪 Chancellor Scholz to discuss dual-use goods with President Xi at G20 summit amid reports of a Chinese factory producing military drones for Russia.
🇷🇺 Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid delivery in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
🇺🇦 Chemical weapons watchdog finds traces of tear gas in samples from Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, taken last month on the frontline with 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.
🇺🇦 A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Odesa has killed 10 and injured 44, according to local governor Oleh Kiper and national police. The incident occurred on Monday in the Black Sea port.
🇵🇱 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.
🇺🇸 The U.S. is shifting its stance on support for Ukraine, now allowing the use of ATACMS rockets to strike deep into Russia, with a range of up to 190 miles. This marks a significant escalation in military aid as tensions continue to rise.
🇷🇺 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.