Ukraine
🇺🇸 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.
🇺🇦 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.
🇺🇦 In a tragic day in Ukraine, the Adonis clinic in Kyiv was struck by a missile, turning a place of hope into one of despair. Care for new life was shattered as death invaded their sanctuary. The resilience of healthcare workers amidst such devastation highlights the ongoing impact of war on innocent lives.
🇺🇦 Zelenskiy warns Scholz’s call with Putin risks legitimizing Russia’s aggression, calling it a “Pandora’s box.” While Berlin pushes for “just peace,” Kyiv fears talks without security guarantees could embolden Moscow, as Ukraine braces for tougher fronts and uncertain U.S. support under Trump.
🇦🇹 Austria braces for winter as Russia ends gas supplies via Ukraine, closing a Soviet-era pipeline. Moscow’s move pressures Europe, but Austrian leaders claim homes will stay warm. Decades of energy dependence meet geopolitical reality as the EU pivots to alternatives.
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls for a “peace through strength” approach from U.S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio, hoping for robust U.S. support against Russian aggression. As Trump’s administration signals a pivot, Kyiv stresses unity in fortifying Ukraine’s defense.
🇺🇦 Ukraine remains “cautiously optimistic” after discussing potential deep strikes in Russia with the U.S., as Kyiv seeks NATO integration amidst fears Trump’s policies could force concessions to Moscow. With pledged aid on track, Ukraine prepares for strategic battlefield actions before Biden exits.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian forces successfully thwarted a Russian attempt to break through defenses near Kupiansk, neutralizing multiple armored vehicles and troops in a four-wave attack. Russia’s use of Ukrainian-style uniforms raises ethical concerns as intense clashes continue in the Donetsk region.
🇺🇸 Biden and Trump held a cordial White House meeting, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Biden pledged support for Ukraine’s security, while Trump committed to ending the Russia-Ukraine war “quickly.” Despite past tension, both leaders vowed a smooth transition ahead of January.
🇪🇺 The European Union has delivered over 980,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and aims to reach 1 million by year’s end, despite initial production delays, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced. A separate Czech-led initiative will add another 500,000 shells.
🇺🇦 Russian attacks in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region killed three people and injured at least 19, with more potentially trapped under rubble. Shelling hit Nikopol, killing two and damaging buildings, while a missile strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih killed a woman.
🇫🇮 Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen firmly dismissed the idea of “Finlandisation” for Ukraine, arguing that forced neutrality would not ensure peace with Russia, which Ukraine once held and was still attacked. She warned against imposing terms on Ukraine, emphasizing sovereignty.
🇺🇦 With Trump’s return signaling potential talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Kyiv is scrambling to secure weapons and defend key positions. Officials see the coming months as critical, fearing that a “quick end” under Trump could demand major concessions.
🇰🇵 North Korea has ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia, pledging military support if either nation faces attack. The alliance, signed by Kim Jong Un and Putin in June, has stirred global criticism as reports indicate over 10,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, some allegedly in combat.
🇷🇺 The Kremlin dismissed claims of a recent Trump-Putin call as “pure fiction,” rebuking reports Trump urged Putin to avoid escalating in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Peskov criticized the media’s accuracy, denying any recent Trump-Putin contact and stating no current plans for future talks exist.
🇲🇩 Moldova reported that two Russian “decoy” drones, used to distract Ukrainian air defenses, violated its airspace and crashed in Borosenii Noi and Firladeni during a Russian drone strike on Ukraine. Deputy PM Mihai Popșoi condemned the incursions, reiterating Moldova’s opposition to Russia.