Ukraine
๐บ๐ธ With uncertainty looming over U.S. support for Ukraine under Trump, President Biden aims to send $9 billion in military aid before leaving office. The aid package, including Javelins and artillery, is intended to strengthen Ukraine amidst its struggle against Russia’s unlawful invasion.
๐ฐ๐ท South Korean President Yoon and U.S. President-elect Trump discussed enhancing security ties and addressing shared concerns over North Koreaโs involvement in Ukraine and missile threats. Trump praised South Koreaโs shipbuilding prowess, hinting at collaboration to bolster U.S. industries.
๐บ๐ฆ Facing an uncertain U.S. alliance, Ukraine appeals to Trumpโs โpeace through strengthโ vision, hoping for a balanced stance despite his push to curb U.S. aid. Zelenskiyโs outreach signals Kyivโs pragmatism as Ukraine readies for winter battles, while analysts anticipate Trumpโs swift concessions.
๐บ๐ฆ Kyiv braces under Russian air assault as Ukrainian air defense scrambles to intercept incoming attacks. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urges residents to stay sheltered amid the latest escalation in aerial bombardments, marking another intense episode in Russia’s ongoing offensive.
๐ช๐บ๐ฐ๐ท In a joint statement, the EU and South Korea demand North Korea withdraw troops supporting Russia in Ukraine, denouncing the “unlawful” arms and military aid. Meeting in Seoul, officials raised concerns over escalating military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
๐บ๐ธ American Daniel Martindale emerges in Moscow after Russian forces extract him from Ukraine, admits to spying for Kremlin since 2022. Former missionary brazenly displays US passport, seeks Russian citizenship after helping target Ukrainian infrastructure.
๐บ๐ฆ Russia launches relentless 5-hour drone assault on Kyiv, with 71 Iranian-made Shaheds targeting multiple districts. Ukraine’s air defense downs 39, but attacks damage power lines and wound police officer as Moscow intensifies aerial campaign.
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine’s top general warns they’re barely containing Russia’s most powerful offensive since invasion began, as Moscow seizes 200kmยฒ in just one week. With North Korea sending troops and winter approaching, Zelenskiy desperately seeks long-range missiles.
๐ญ๐บ Orban declares Europe must pivot on Ukraine if Trump wins US presidency, claiming continent can’t sustain war support alone. Hungary’s pro-Putin PM, who openly backs Trump, predicts American stance will shift from war to peace - forcing EU recalculation.
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland sets historic precedent as Russian paramilitary leader faces trial for 2014 Ukraine war crimes. Yan Petrovsky, under EU sanctions, accused of killing 22 Ukrainian soldiers while commanding Rusich unit in Luhansk.
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine deploys dozens of AI-powered drone systems to counter Russian signal jamming, with one maker selling 15,000 targeting software units. These autonomous drones achieve 80% hit rates vs 30% for manual pilots, marking a major shift in modern warfare tech.
๐บ๐ธ US reveals intel showing 8,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk region - Moscow silent on direct question at UN, while US and China clash over Beijing’s alleged support for Russia’s subpar defense industry.
๐บ๐ฆ Zelenskiy slams allies' inaction over 8,000 North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region, warning Putin will escalate foreign fighter recruitment amid mounting Ukrainian frustration over Western support levels as US election looms.
๐ท๐บ Russia’s UN envoy Nebenzia brazenly “defends” military cooperation with North Korea at Security Council meeting, claiming interactions don’t violate international law despite global concern over growing alliance.
๐บ๐ฆ Russian guided bomb devastates 9-story residential building in Kharkiv, injuring at least 12 people. Mayor Terekhov warns more civilians could be trapped under rubble as rescue efforts continue in Ukraine’s second-largest city.
๐ท๐บ Putin stages massive nuclear response drill, launching missiles from land, sea and air amid critical phase in Ukraine war. Kremlin flexes military muscle as NATO confirms North Korean troops on Russian soil. Putin warns of “growing geopolitical tensions.”
๐บ๐ฆ Russian overnight drone barrage hits Ukraine’s largest cities: 4 killed in Kharkiv residential attack, 6 injured in Kyiv as debris rains down. Ukrainian forces shot down 26 of 48 drones launched. Historic Derzhprom building also damaged in separate guided bomb strike.
๐บ๐ธ Pentagon won’t restrict Ukraine’s use of US weapons if North Korea enters the fight, as NATO confirms 10,000 NK troops are now in Russia’s Kursk region. Biden calls it “very dangerous” while Ukraine urges allies to lift long-range strike limits.
๐ญ๐ท Croatia strikes major deal to buy 50 modern Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany, enabling transfer of 60 Soviet-era vehicles to Ukraine. Agreement strengthens NATO standards and includes German funding for spare parts and ammo support.
๐บ๐ฆ Russian forces unleashed devastating attacks on Kharkiv region, injuring 21 civilians including 5 children in multiple strikes on residential areas. Kharkiv city and nearby Chuhuiv both hit, while two killed in separate Kherson shelling.