Russia is deploying large numbers of repurposed RM48U training missiles in attacks on Ukraine, conserving more advanced weapons as Kyiv’s Patriot interceptor stocks run critically low. The tactic has sharply intensified pressure on air defenses and civilians.
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledges unprecedented support for Ukraine to tackle winter challenges, focusing on humanitarian aid, energy supply, and air defense. Project FREYJA aims to develop a sustainable missile-defense network. A European Security Council is proposed.
Read MoreNATO’s Mark Rutte condemns a Russian drone strike near Ukraine’s border with Poland, asserting it won’t deter Western support. European leaders join in denouncing the attack, which targeted a train shortly after a convoy of diplomats passed. EU pledges increased support for Ukraine.
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A Russian drone strike near the Poland-Ukraine border targeted trains carrying Boris Johnson and David Petraeus, escalating tensions. The attack damaged a train engine, prompting evacuations and air-raid alerts in Poland. Ukrainian Railways suggested the diplomatic train was a potential target.
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Canada and Ukraine have signed a landmark 100 Year Partnership Declaration in Calgary, aiming to elevate their relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This agreement focuses on defense, economic growth, and cultural ties, reinforcing their shared values and commitment to peace.
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Russia’s military spending soared to 10.687 trillion rubles in early 2026, marking a 30% increase from 2025. This surge, driven by classified expenditures, accounted for 57.3% of federal budget income, contributing to a 6.45 trillion ruble deficit, nearly doubling the annual target.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held their first peace talks in Kyiv a day after meeting Putin in Moscow. Zelenskyy brought written proposals and pressed for security guarantees, while British, French and German security advisers joined an expanded second round.
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