Mikhailo Trometis

This is insane!

A secret meeting of officials from the “coalition of the willing” backing Ukraine’s defense will take place in Spain, according to El Mundo. Representatives from 35 countries are expected. Security is tight, participants will have to surrender their phones.

Russia is ready for direct talks with Ukraine, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin.

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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, in coordination with the Russian partisan group "Black Spark," destroyed a modern Buk-M3 air defense system and hit a Nebo-U early warning radar in Rostov region.

The Economist estimates Ukraine will need $389 billion in aid and weapons from 2026 to 2029, nearly double what Europe has given since the full-scale invasion began. With the U.S. pulling back, the financial burden now falls squarely on Europe’s shoulders.

The U.S. canceled a planned Trump-Putin meeting after Russia demanded Ukraine make territorial concessions, cut its military, and give written guarantees not to join NATO, per the Financial Times. Trump was reportedly “disappointed” by Moscow’s terms.

Kyiv confirms Russia has used the Novator 9M729 cruise missile, banned under the INF Treaty, in 23 strikes on Ukraine since August. One flew over 1,200 km. This is the same missile that triggered the US withdrawal from the treaty in 2019.

The 750 kV substation "Vladimirskaya", on fire after Ukrainian attacks.

Zelensky confirms a Russian bomb strike on Sloviansk TPP just hours ago. Two people were killed, others wounded. “This is pure terror, normal forces don’t fight like this.” He noted energy support agreements with Norway, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and ongoing talks with the G7.

Heroes. Two Ukrainian Territorial Defense fighters after leaving their position in the Zaporizhzhia direction, which they held for 165 (!!) days.

Unshakable will.

French defense company Alta Ares, in collaboration with Ukrainian engineers, has launched mass production of interceptor drones in France. These AI-powered systems are designed to counter guided bombs and aerial threats. Plans are also in place to localize parts of the production in Ukraine.

A Russian strike damaged the main TV tower in central Chernihiv. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the hit has likely disrupted local broadcasting.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports on overnight Russian attack
Shot down:
592/653 Shahed & other drones
0/4 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
0/5 Iskander-M/KN-23 blstc missiles
7/8 Kalibr cruise missiles
1/2 Iskander-K cruise missiles
21/30 Kh-101 cruise missiles
0/1 Kh-31P anti-radiation missile

Zelensky responded to Russia’s massive overnight attack: over 650 drones and more than 50 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic, were launched. Two killed, dozens injured, among them several children. Homes destroyed, energy infrastructure hit.