Euromaidan Press

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack from Kursk targeting multiple Ukrainian oblasts, with air defense active in Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Kyiv areas.

Ukrainian forces allowed Russian mechanized units to advance through lowland settlements before cutting them off from high ground positions in forests and hills.

Putin's refusal to make concessions complicates any potential peace talks with the US, despite Trump's public outreach.

Two Russian columns advanced toward Kupiansk from Lyman Pershyi, with Ukrainian forces destroying several vehicles including an MT-LB and a tank.

Russian defenses falter as Ukrainian drones strike Moscow airports, hit naval facilities in Dagestan, and destroy ammunition depots in Bryansk, marking an expansion of long-range attacks against military and industrial targets.

Zelenskyy: Germany to deliver sixth IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by late 2024

Ukraine's foreign ministry has explicitly rejected reports suggesting the country could develop nuclear weapons within months, emphasizing its commitment to international non-proliferation agreements.

Kremlin policies, including 21% interest rates and long-term population growth plans, underscore concerns over Russia's defense industry and workforce.

Ukraine seeks to sustain US support under Trump, leveraging past strategies while bolstering alternative partnerships and domestic defense capabilities.

krainian cruise missile strike destroyed Russian landing ship Novocherkassk in occupied Feodosia port on 26 December 2023.