💥 A strike has been confirmed on the N.P. Fedorov Machine-Building Plant in Dubna, a key facility producing aircraft and missile tech, including light aircraft and drones.

🇺🇦 Zelensky: "We are expecting sanctions from the United States." He noted that the EU has adopted its 17th sanctions package and discussions on a stronger 18th are ongoing with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. Ukraine is also engaging with U.S. senators to strengthen pressure on Russia.

President Zelensky warns that Russia is massing over 50,000 troops near Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, signaling a potential new offensive.

Friedrich Merz will host President Zelensky in Berlin today with full military honors. The visit will focus on Germany’s support for Ukraine and efforts toward a ceasefire. A joint press conference is scheduled for 13:30.

🇺🇸 U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg responded to Medvedev’s World War III threats, calling them “reckless and unworthy of a global power.”

❗️Russia signals a possible new round of talks with Ukraine. FM Sergey Lavrov stated that a new phase of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may be announced "in the near future."

Footage captures the moment a UAV strikes the Kronshtadt drone manufacturing facility near Moscow, which is now reported to be on fire following the attack.

“We’re using Patriot missiles carefully, just like before,” Zelensky said. “We’re tackling the toughest threats—ballistic and cruise missiles. We have the rockets, and partners are helping. We’re getting close to decisions on licensing other air defense systems, but I can’t share details yet.”

🇺🇦 President Zelensky says Russia will start feeling the real impact of Western sanctions by summer 2026.

He notes their defense industry won’t keep growing next year and expects it to shrink steadily. Zelensky also urged the U.S. to step up pressure, saying Europe has delivered a 17th sanctions package and a tougher 18th is in the works.

🇺🇦 Zelensky says Ukraine needs ~$30B this year to ramp up arms production & hold the line against Russia.

“We’re not at full capacity. It’s not a production issue — it’s a funding issue.”

He's urging G7 to step up, and wants to use frozen Russian assets to help finance it.

🇺🇦🇩🇪 President Zelensky has arrived in Germany. Today, he is scheduled to meet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss continued cooperation and support.

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany is considering substantial financial support for Ukraine’s missile program, aiming to develop domestically produced cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 km — per Bild.

Exclusive: Putin reportedly demands a written pledge from Western leaders to halt NATO’s eastward expansion as a condition for peace in Ukraine. Russia also wants Ukraine to be neutral, some Western sanctions lifted, a resolution of the issue of frozen Russian sovereign assets in the West, and protection for Russian speakers in Ukraine, three sources said to Reuters.

Ahead of Zelensky’s visit, Rheinmetall showcased ammunition production for Ukraine at its Unterlüß plant, one of Europe’s largest defense manufacturing hubs. The facility produces artillery shells, tank rounds, air defense ammo for Gepard, and barrels for Leopard tanks and Panzerhaubitze 2000.

Trump says Putin promised a “memorandum of peace” outlining terms for a Ukraine ceasefire—but over a week later, no document has arrived. Now, Trump is weighing new sanctions on Moscow after deadly Russian strikes.

🇺🇦🇩🇪 President Zelensky met with Friedrich Merz to discuss continued German support for Ukraine and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

🇷🇺 Kremlin aide Ushakov claims Trump is not being fully informed about Ukraine’s "massive terrorist attacks" on Russian cities. Russian officials say they are deeply hurt by the West’s silence.

They will probably brief Witkoff to deliver a message to Trump 🙃🙃

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims Ukraine targets residential buildings in Russia, while asserting that Russian strikes are directed solely at Ukrainian military sites.

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According to a new Eurobarometer survey, 59% of EU citizens support the purchase and delivery of military equipment to Ukraine.

Russia’s invasion remains the EU’s top concern (27%), followed by the international situation (24%) and security/defense (20%). 77% agree the invasion poses a threat to EU security.

The EU has launched a new Black Sea strategy to boost defense readiness amid growing Russian threats. The plan includes €75B in infrastructure upgrades for military mobility, a new maritime security hub, and deeper ties with Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and others.