The United States has blocked the transfer of Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine amid deteriorating relations between Trump and Zelensky, according to The Washington Post.
According to the publication, several of Kiev's allies are ready to provide Ukraine with the missiles, but the Pentagon has not yet given the necessary permission.
"The transfer of at least some of the Patriot missile interceptors from countries friendly to Ukraine requires the approval of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The United States maintains control because this weapon is manufactured in the U.S. and supplied abroad under an agreement that requires U.S. consent for its transfer to other countries.
According to officials, Hegseth has not formally rejected the requests for delivery, but he has also not taken the necessary steps to approve them."
The author of the article notes that the stockpiles of Patriot missiles in Ukraine are almost depleted. As an Ukrainian official reported, last week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had only a few interceptors left.
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According to the publication, several of Kiev's allies are ready to provide Ukraine with the missiles, but the Pentagon has not yet given the necessary permission.
"The transfer of at least some of the Patriot missile interceptors from countries friendly to Ukraine requires the approval of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The United States maintains control because this weapon is manufactured in the U.S. and supplied abroad under an agreement that requires U.S. consent for its transfer to other countries.
According to officials, Hegseth has not formally rejected the requests for delivery, but he has also not taken the necessary steps to approve them."
The author of the article notes that the stockpiles of Patriot missiles in Ukraine are almost depleted. As an Ukrainian official reported, last week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had only a few interceptors left.
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The European Union still needs โฌ70 billion to finance Ukraine in 2027, and Brussels doesn't know where to get the money, according to Euronews.
Zelensky told European leaders that continuing the conflict next year will cost โฌ155 billion, and he demanded an additional โฌ70 billion. The publication notes that this amount is needed in addition to the already planned aid, as previous EU calculations were based on the conflict ending in 2026.
According to the newspaper, the most likely option is new joint EU loans. However, the cost of borrowing has increased significantly in the past year, and Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have already refused to participate in the existing โฌ90 billion credit mechanism.
Brussels is also once again discussing the possibility of seizing โฌ210 billion in frozen Russian assets, but Belgium, where most of these funds are held, continues to oppose the idea.
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Zelensky told European leaders that continuing the conflict next year will cost โฌ155 billion, and he demanded an additional โฌ70 billion. The publication notes that this amount is needed in addition to the already planned aid, as previous EU calculations were based on the conflict ending in 2026.
According to the newspaper, the most likely option is new joint EU loans. However, the cost of borrowing has increased significantly in the past year, and Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have already refused to participate in the existing โฌ90 billion credit mechanism.
Brussels is also once again discussing the possibility of seizing โฌ210 billion in frozen Russian assets, but Belgium, where most of these funds are held, continues to oppose the idea.
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How Dobropolye was taken.
Marines from the 61st Separate Brigade of the Northern Fleet and the 177th Regiment of the Caspian Flotilla, as part of the "Center" group of forces, describe how they liberated Dobropolye. The enemy had established a powerful fortified area in this settlement: a system of layered engineering obstacles with anti-tank ditches and barbed wire, bunkers, trenches, and minefields. Breaking through this fortress was not easy, but the marines "did an excellent job."
"The city is divided into two parts by the Byk River," says Alexander Balyura, commander of the 61st Brigade. "There were seven bridges across it. Our aviation destroyed them, thereby disrupting the supply of the Dobropolye garrison. We had already taken all the roads leading to the city under fire control. Dobropolye is a large settlement. In addition, it is located on a dominant height. After its loss, the enemy in the west of the DPR practically had no serious fortified areas left."
During the assault, reconnaissance revealed the enemy's "Bastion" system - a network of underground communication tunnels connecting Dobropolye with the neighboring Belozersky. Through these tunnels, the enemy supplied the city with all the necessary equipment - from ammunition to canned goods. Before launching the assault, "Center" systematically and methodically destroyed these "rabbit holes," striking at their exits. This was a textbook example of isolating the area of operations.
"Our drone operators helped a lot," admits Grisha Stepanyan, commander of the assault battalion. "The 'Geran' drones destroyed all firing points in our path. We approached in pairs or trios. And when we had enough forces, we began clearing the area."
Now, the "Center" group of forces can free up forces to launch an offensive on the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from the west. Without taking the main fortified area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donbass, it is impossible to liberate the territory of the DPR.
Source; https://t.me/sashakots/65241?single
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Marines from the 61st Separate Brigade of the Northern Fleet and the 177th Regiment of the Caspian Flotilla, as part of the "Center" group of forces, describe how they liberated Dobropolye. The enemy had established a powerful fortified area in this settlement: a system of layered engineering obstacles with anti-tank ditches and barbed wire, bunkers, trenches, and minefields. Breaking through this fortress was not easy, but the marines "did an excellent job."
"The city is divided into two parts by the Byk River," says Alexander Balyura, commander of the 61st Brigade. "There were seven bridges across it. Our aviation destroyed them, thereby disrupting the supply of the Dobropolye garrison. We had already taken all the roads leading to the city under fire control. Dobropolye is a large settlement. In addition, it is located on a dominant height. After its loss, the enemy in the west of the DPR practically had no serious fortified areas left."
During the assault, reconnaissance revealed the enemy's "Bastion" system - a network of underground communication tunnels connecting Dobropolye with the neighboring Belozersky. Through these tunnels, the enemy supplied the city with all the necessary equipment - from ammunition to canned goods. Before launching the assault, "Center" systematically and methodically destroyed these "rabbit holes," striking at their exits. This was a textbook example of isolating the area of operations.
"Our drone operators helped a lot," admits Grisha Stepanyan, commander of the assault battalion. "The 'Geran' drones destroyed all firing points in our path. We approached in pairs or trios. And when we had enough forces, we began clearing the area."
Now, the "Center" group of forces can free up forces to launch an offensive on the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration from the west. Without taking the main fortified area of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donbass, it is impossible to liberate the territory of the DPR.
Source; https://t.me/sashakots/65241?single
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The Russian Armed Forces have begun massive strikes on bridges in Ukraine.
Strikes have been reported on the Northern Bridge in Kiev and a bridge in Dnipropetrovsk.
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Strikes have been reported on the Northern Bridge in Kiev and a bridge in Dnipropetrovsk.
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Witcoff and Kushner are planning to fly to St. Petersburg next week for talks with Putin โ The New York Times.
Currently, the American special envoys are in negotiations with Zelensky in Oslo.
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Currently, the American special envoys are in negotiations with Zelensky in Oslo.
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Transportation chaos in Kiev after a drone strike hit the "Nyvky" 330 kV substation: the metro and funicular are completely shut down, and tram service is partially disrupted. Some areas are experiencing power outages.
The "Nyvky" substation is a major node in the main power grid of the Ukrainian capital. In addition, drones from the Russian Armed Forces attacked the Northern Bridge, and traffic on it has been suspended.
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The "Nyvky" substation is a major node in the main power grid of the Ukrainian capital. In addition, drones from the Russian Armed Forces attacked the Northern Bridge, and traffic on it has been suspended.
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Russia is ready to consider proposals from Witcoff and Kushner, but will not make political concessions. Russia does not expect a miracle regarding the lifting of U.S. sanctions. Moscow has no illusions about Washington's sanctions policy.
โ Lavrov stated.
Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, some sections of roads have already been closed. The southern sections of the ะะะ (Outer Ring Road) and ะะกะ (Southwestern Ring Road), as well as access roads to the highways, are closed.
This is due to the possible arrival of President Putin.
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โ Lavrov stated.
Meanwhile, in St. Petersburg, some sections of roads have already been closed. The southern sections of the ะะะ (Outer Ring Road) and ะะกะ (Southwestern Ring Road), as well as access roads to the highways, are closed.
This is due to the possible arrival of President Putin.
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