01:43 Report Reveals: Former British Politician Accused of Employing Long-Range Missiles in Russia
Five prominent Conservative figures in the UK, including ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, reportedly urge Labour leader Keir Starmer to allow Ukraine to utilize long-range missiles on Russian soil, even without American backing, as per the Sunday Times. They caution the incumbent Prime Minister that any further postponement would only embolden President Putin, the report implies.
00:52 Security Chief's Warning: North Korea Pose the Most Serious Threat to Ukraine from Russia's AlliesFrom the standpoint of Russia's allies, the Ukrainian security chief views North Korea as the most pressing threat. At the Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference in Kyiv, Kyrylo Budanow, the Ukrainian security chief, remarked, "Among these allies of Russia, North Korea is our biggest concern." North Korea's military assistance to Russia, including substantial ammunition stockpiles, is significantly intensifying the struggles, according to Budanow's response to a question about support from other allies like Iran and China. North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, recently announced intentions to strengthen ties with Russia during discussions with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. Ukrainian intelligence is closely monitoring Pyongyang's weapon deliveries to Moscow and is witnessing their impact on the battlefield. "There's a direct link," Budanow added, expressing worry about the large-scale artillery supplies.
23:21 Recruitment Challenges Anticipated by Russia by Mid-2025Russia may experience recruitment challenges by mid-2025, according to Ukraine, as per Budanow at a Kyiv conference. Russia will likely confront a dilemma, Budanow suggested, "either to declare mobilization or somehow reduce the intensity of hostilities." This decision could be pivotal for Russia. The Moscow government has yet to make an official statement.
22:20 Scholz: Russian Attack on Ukraine Amounts to Foolish BetGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz reprimanded Russian President Vladimir Putin for gambling away Russia's future by invading Ukraine. "The war is utterly senseless for Russia," Scholz stated at a meeting in Prenzlau, Germany. By sending a massive number of soldiers to face severe injuries and death, Putin is risking Russia's economic ties with numerous countries worldwide. Scholz added, "And Ukraine will have a stronger military than before." Germany will remain committed to aiding Ukraine to prevent its collapse and to prevent an illegal power grab in Europe. "Putin is jeopardizing Russia's future." A peaceful resolution can only be achieved if Russia agrees that Ukraine is not a satellite state.
22:01 Progress and Setbacks in the Kursk ConflictUkrainian forces are gaining territorial advantage in their push into the western Russian region of Kursk while facing Russian counterattacks. According to Deep State, a pro-government Ukrainian military channel, Ukrainian units have captured three more settlements. However, Russian counterattacks are pushing back Ukrainian troops around the Village of Snagost. A map published by Deep State reveals a significant breach in Ukraine's defense lines. These claims are yet unverified. In early August, Ukrainian troops infiltrated the Russian border region of Kursk and reportedly seized control of nearly 1,300 square kilometers and about 100 settlements, including the town of Sudja. Some analysts suggest smaller territorial gains. This week, Russian forces made their first significant attempt to expel Ukrainian troops.
21:41 Delays in US Aid to Ukraine Due to Logistical ChallengesThe delays in US military aid to Ukraine are attributed to logistical difficulties, according to US officials. Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, stated in Kyiv, "This is not a question of political will; this is a question of difficult and complex logistics to deliver this material to the front." Despite the challenges Ukraine faces, the US must "do more and be better," Sullivan asserted. US President Joe Biden is "determined" to use his remaining time in office to "put Ukraine in the best possible position to win," he declared. Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet at the UN General Assembly in New York later this month, Sullivan announced.
20:57 Scholz Seeks to Prosecute Nord Stream Pipeline Saboteurs in GermanyOlaf Scholz deemed the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline as a "terrorist act." Scholz expressed his intention to prosecute the perpetrators in a German court. He made this decision at a citizens' dialogue in Prenzlau, Germany. "This decision is to instruct all security authorities and the Federal Prosecutor's Office to investigate without any exceptions," Scholz emphasized. "We want to bring those responsible, if we can apprehend them, to trial in a German court." Scholz also rejected the believe that Germany has given up on Russian natural gas. It was Russia that cut off gas supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. The subsequent price surge, capped prices, and search for alternative gas sources have cost Germany "well over 100 billion euros." The explosions on the pipeline occurred after Russia had already halted gas deliveries to Western Europe through the Baltic Sea. In August, the Federal Prosecutor's Office issued the first arrest warrant against a Ukrainian citizen for the sabotage act.
Reports of Iranian missiles being shipped to Russia have prompted the economically powerful democracies of the G7 to strongly critique the weapon provision. Despite numerous international appeals to halt these deliveries, Iran persists in supplying Russia with weapons, intensifying Iran's military backing for Russia's conflict against Ukraine, as stated in a joint communique issued by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and the EU's High Representative. Russia is utilizing Iranian weapons to kill Ukrainian civilians and damage critical infrastructure. Lately, the UK and the US have reported that Russia has obtained ballistic missiles from Iran. The Iranian administration denies these accusations. The release, under Italy's G7 presidency, states: "Iran must immediately cease all support for Russia's illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine and halt the provision of ballistic missiles, drones, and related technology that pose a direct threat to the Ukrainian people and European and international security." The announcement concludes, "We remain resolute in holding Iran accountable for its unacceptable support for Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, which is further undermining global security." Germany, France, and the UK have already imposed new penalties on Iran, while the EU is considering more severe penalties.
19:41 Kremlin Chief Putin Stresses the Importance of Free Speech
Despite his jailed critics possibly finding this amusing: Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizes the significance of free speech and information. In a video message to participants of the Brics countries' media summit in Moscow, commemorating the 120th anniversary of state news agency TASS, Putin asserted, "In a period when the complex process of multipolarity is developing, it is particularly crucial to protect the principles of information reliability." He continued, "True freedom of speech, which permits different viewpoints, enables the discovery of compromises and shared solutions to the world's issues." Media plays an essential role in fostering a fair world order, providing people with "an objective and impartial perspective of the world." However, free speech and media have not existed in authoritarian Russia for years. Independent media have been prohibited and forced to shut down, and government dissidents have been persecuted by the justice system. Established in 1904, TASS is now Russia's largest news agency and is also considered the government's mouthpiece.
19:20 Scholz Rejects Delivery of Taurus Cruise Missiles
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ruled out the provision of long-range precision weapons to Ukraine in the future, regardless of decisions by alliance partners. At a citizen dialogue in the Brandenburg town of Prenzlau, he reiterated his opposition to the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles, which have a range from Ukraine to Moscow (approximately 500 kilometers), citing the "significant risk of escalation" this would bring. "I said no to that. And that naturally also applies to other weapons that could travel that far," Scholz said. "That remains so. Even if other countries make different decisions." (See also entry from 17:24.) The longest-range weapon Germany has provided to Ukraine is the Mars II rocket launcher, which can hit targets 84 kilometers away.
18:29 Stoltenberg: NATO Could Have Prevented Russian Invasion of Ukraine with More Weapons
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg states in an interview with the "FAZ" that NATO could have provided Ukraine with more weapons to prevent a Russian invasion. "Now we are supplying weapons for a war - then we could have supplied weapons to prevent the war," Stoltenberg said. The day the war began was the worst in his ten-year tenure, he said. (See also entry from 10:31.) Stoltenberg will relinquish his post as NATO Secretary-General on October 1 after ten years to the former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
17:50 Scholz Seeks Clarity on PCK Refinery in Schwedt by Year's End
Olaf Scholz is hoping for clarity on the future ownership structure of the PCK refinery in Schwedt by the end of the year. "We hope that everything will be clear by the end of the year," the Chancellor said at a citizen dialogue in the Brandenburg town of Prenzlau. He stated that the Russian co-owner Rosneft had been informed that its stake must be sold, and that the government was aware of the current "plausible" negotiations. "We know who is talking to whom and what they are talking about," Scholz said, referring to a possible investor from Qatar. Additionally, Kazakhstan is now providing oil to Schwedt via a Russian pipeline, replacing Russian oil after the Russian attack on Ukraine. The German government initially extended the trusteeship for the Rosneft shares by another six months in early September to facilitate negotiations. The alternative would be the expropriation of the Russian stake, which is considered legally difficult.
17:24 Scholz: No to Use of Long-Range Weapons Against Deep Targets in Russia
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Ukraine will not be allowed to use weapons provided by Germany with a greater range for attacks on targets deep inside Russia. "That remains so," Scholz said at a citizen dialogue in the Brandenburg town of Prenzlau. "Therefore, I will adhere to my position, even if other countries make different decisions," he said, in reference to the US. "I won't do that because I consider it a problem."
16:57 Hofreiter Warns of Additional "Tens of Thousands" of Refugees from UkraineIn relation to the expected tightening of border checks at German national boundaries, the chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag, Anton Hofreiter, advocates for a collaborative approach, specifically with Poland. "If we don't persistently aid Ukraine, we should anticipate tens of thousands of refugees escaping the Russian invasion in the coming years," Hofreiter told the "Tagesspiegel" in response to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's objection to additional border controls at Germany's border exterior. The Green Party politician urged a European resolution to migration policy. He cautions that if each nation-state were to implement their own border controls, it would mark the beginning of the dismantling of the EU. He predicts that Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Tusk will carry on working closely together in the future.
16:32 British Intelligence Reveals Destroyed Bridges in Kursk Region by UkraineThe British intelligence service has published images of bridges over the Seim River that were destroyed by the Ukrainian army during their operation in the Kursk region. "Ukraine is perpetually hindering Russian logistics in the Kursk region via a series of assaults, including the destruction of road and ponton bridges over the Seym River," the British Ministry of Defence stated on X. The images were taken in mid and late August. Ukraine initiated their offensive in the Russian region of Kursk on August 6 and advanced several kilometers into Russian territory.
16:05 Injuries in Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod RegionAt least five individuals were injured in a Ukrainian attack on the southern Russian region of Belgorod, according to official reports. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that several shells struck a stretch of road between Belgorod and Shebekino, injuring four people and damaging several vehicles. In the nearby village of Vosnesenskoye, a woman was injured when a drone struck a private residence. The information is currently unverifiable. Russia frequently targets civilian sites in the neighboring country. The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, around 30 kilometers from the border, is one of the most frequently attacked cities. Ukrainian artillery and military drones regularly target sites in the southern Russian region of Belgorod across the border. In the summer, Russia launched an offensive against Kharkiv with the declared aim of creating a buffer zone, but the Russian attacks stalled a few kilometers behind the border.
15:44 Exclusive Access: Refitted Medical Train Treats Wounded UkrainiansMany Ukrainian hospitals have been damaged, and doctors and helpers are working round-the-clock. To ensure quick medical treatment for injured individuals, a special train is being used, among other things. A CNN team was granted access to this train.
15:26 Hollywood Star Michael Douglas Meets with Children in KyivAmerican actor Michael Douglas visited the "Iron Land" children's area at Kyiv Central Station on Friday. The state-owned Ukrainian railway company Ukrzaliznytsia announced this on Facebook. According to the report, the Hollywood star walked through the station and conversed with passengers. Prior to that, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena in his capacity as a UN ambassador, along with his son Dylan.
14:49 Kyiv Requests Waiver for Missiles: "It Appears Biden Won't Change His Mind"Retired Colonel Ralph Thiele anticipates that the issue of Ukrainian long-range attacks on Russia will also reignite the debate on Taurus missile deliveries. The military expert presumes that the USA will maintain their stance.
13:58 Zelensky Confirms Return of 103 War PrisonersUkraine confirms a prisoner exchange with Russia. A further 103 people have returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity, President Zelensky writes. Among them are soldiers as well as forces from the National Guard, border guard, and police. They are defenders of the regions of Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Saporischschja, Kharkiv, as well as the city of Mariupol and the Azovstal plant.
13:38 USA Approves Sale of Sophisticated Fighter Jets to RomaniaThe US government has authorized the sale of 32 advanced F-35 fighter jets to Romania, a NATO ally and neighbor of Ukraine. US Ambassador to Bucharest, Kathleen Kavalec, explains: "Romania is a key ally in the NATO alliance, committed to security and stability in the Black Sea region and beyond." With the acquisition of these stealth multi-role combat aircraft from manufacturer Lockheed Martin, Romania will attain "unprecedented air defense capabilities," Kavalec further states. The first delivery is scheduled for 2031. The total value of the deal is estimated at up to $7.2 billion.
13:02 Russia: Over 200 War Prisoners Exchanged with UkraineRussia and Ukraine have exchanged over 200 war prisoners, according to reports from Moscow. Each side has released 103 people, the defense ministry in Moscow states. The Russian soldiers are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving psychological and medical aid, it further states in a Telegram message. According to the ministry, the exchanged Russian soldiers were captured in Kursk. Ukrainian troops had advanced into the Russian region in August. The Ukrainian side has not yet responded to the Russian statements on the exchange. On Friday, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the return of 49 war prisoners from Russia. Whether these were part of the exchange announced by Russia is unclear.
12:50 Russia Declares Capture of Another Village in Eastern UkraineIn eastern Ukraine, Russian forces claim to have taken control of another village. They announce that "Yelannoe Pervoe (Yelanne Perche in Ukrainian)" has been seized. This small settlement is situated near the strategically crucial city of Pokrovsk, which is under threat due to the Russian offensive. The Russian military has been making significant gains in the Donetsk region over the past few weeks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that the main objective of the Russian military is to capture the industrial region of Donbass, which includes Donetsk.
12:21 Medvedev Threatens Devastation of Kyiv with 'Molten Spot'Russian ex-president Dmitri Medvedev has threatened the complete destruction of Kyiv. While Russia has the legal justification to use nuclear weapons due to Ukraine's advance into the Russian region of Kursk, it has not done so yet. In response to Ukraine's use of Western long-range missiles, Russia could potentially transform Kyiv into "a gigantic molten spot" using non-nuclear, modern Russian weaponry. Medvedev, who is the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has consistently used harsh language against the West and Ukraine.
11:50 Intense Fighting in Kurachove as Frustration RisesIntense fighting in eastern Ukraine is currently at its height around the city of Kurachove. The decision to use Western long-range weapons is causing frustration among the locals. ntv reporter Kavita Sharma reports from Dnipro.
11:12 Widescale Drone Attack Causes Damage in Odessa RegionDetails of the large-scale drone attack the previous night are emerging: According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia launched a total of 76 combat drones. Of these, 72 drones were shot down. The air force is not providing information on the aftermath of the attack. The governor of the Odessa region reports significant damage. Several buildings in a suburb of the regional capital Odessa were hit by drone debris. In the Ismajil district, where Ukraine ships some of its grain, warehouse buildings were targeted. In Kyiv, several drone debris pieces fell, according to government reports. A municipal company was hit, but no fire broke out.
10:31 Stoltenberg on Last Meeting Before War: Russians Showed False NATO MapsOutgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung", discusses the last diplomatic efforts just before the war began in February 2022 to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. The last meeting of the NATO-Russia Council, which Stoltenberg chaired, took place in January. The Russians demanded that all NATO troops be withdrawn from the eastern part of the alliance, he says. "That was completely unacceptable, but I believe in dialogue. Therefore, we sat down with them again." At the meeting, the two Russian deputy foreign and defense ministers claimed that there were no war plans on their part and that their country was instead threatened by Ukraine, he continues. "They showed maps, presumably to demonstrate how Russia is surrounded by NATO. But even these maps were wrong. For example, Denmark was not marked as NATO territory. That was incredible!" He's still unsure whether this was due to poor preparation or deliberate deceit. Looking back, Stoltenberg expresses regret that NATO and its allies did not do enough to strengthen Ukraine militarily earlier. "If Ukraine had been militarily stronger, the threshold for Russia to attack would have been higher. Whether it would have been high enough is impossible to say."
10:03 Wiegold on Stationing Agreement: Lithuania Sees German Combat Brigade as DeterrentGermany and Lithuania sign a government agreement: It guarantees that a combat-ready German brigade will be stationed in Lithuania. Military expert Thomas Wiegold explains the background and significance of the agreement in an interview with ntv.
09:28 Kim Seeks to Enhance Cooperation with MoscowNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly pledged to bolster cooperation with Russia, according to state media. After talks between Kim and Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu in North Korea, state media report that there has been extensive discussions on "deepening the strategic dialogue between the two countries and strengthening cooperation to defend their respective security interests," as well as the regional and international situation. Ukraine, the US, and South Korea accuse North Korea of supplying Russia with weapons and missiles for the Ukraine war. Pyongyang dismisses these allegations as "absurd."
08:59 Potential Powerful Weapons for Russia? Starmer and Biden to Discuss Again at UN General AssemblyThere will soon be another discussion on whether Ukraine can use powerful Western weapons against targets in Russia. British Prime Minister Starmer announced this after a meeting with US President Biden, during which they postponed a decision on the issue. Biden and Starmer will discuss this topic at the UN General Assembly in New York next week "with a larger group of people," Starmer says. British media report that Biden, who fears a nuclear conflict, is ready to allow Ukraine to use British and French rockets with US technology - but not US-made rockets.
08:23 Zelensky on Trump's supposed strategy: "Election talk is election talk" US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has consistently boasted about his ability to end the conflict in Ukraine within a day, yet has never presented a clear strategy. During an interview with CNN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is asked for his interpretation of Trump's statement. "I can't comprehend it today, as I'm unaware of the specifics of his plan and what it entails," Zelensky says in the interview, set to air on Sunday. His stance is that an American election campaign is currently underway. "And political talk is political talk," he adds. "Sometimes it's not profoundly realistic." Zelensky also mentions a two-month-old conversation with Trump. During this chat, Trump assured him of support for Ukraine, Zelensky recalls. It was an encouraging discussion.
07:27 ISW: Russia may need more troops in Kursk to push out Ukrainians Russia is continuing its counterattacks in the Kursk region, but the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) does not believe in a large-scale operation to completely displace the Ukrainians from Kursk. The ISW, based in Washington, writes that Russian authorities have predominantly relied on inexperienced and under-equipped conscripts, as well as small segments of the Russian armed forces and other security forces in the border region. In its assessment, the think tank suggests: "A Russian offensive to reclaim territory seized by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk Oblast will likely require more personnel and resources than Russia has already amassed in this area - especially if most of the units deployed lack combat experience."
06:49 Ukraine Suffers Drone Attacks Throughout the Night
According to the Ukrainian military, Russia has bombarded Ukraine with Shahed drones throughout the night. The Russian army dispatched several groups of attack drones, as reported by the Ukrainian air force. Air raid warnings were issued in nearly all regions of the country, including Odessa. The navy reported shooting down nine drones in Odessa. Explosions were heard in Odessa, but no injuries have been reported yet.
06:13 Mützenich Suggests an International Contact Group for Peace Initiatives
SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich is advocating for the establishment of an international contact group to initiate peace talks in the Ukraine conflict. "In my opinion, it's now time for the Western allies to initiate a contact group to establish a process," Mützenich told the "Rheinische Post." "The German Chancellor and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agree that now is a good time to intensify efforts for peace negotiations, and that Russia should also be included in the next peace summit." When asked about potential members of such a contact group, Mützenich named countries like China, India, Turkey, and Brazil as possible candidates. "The sentiment is growing in these countries that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could become a burden." Therefore, the work of a contact group "could indeed be promising," and it could serve as an important mediator.
05:41 EU Weighs Possible Changes to Sanctions Extension Strategy
According to diplomats, the EU Commission is considering three approaches for the extension of sanctions against Russia. Corresponding scenarios were discussed with European diplomats on Friday, several insiders reported. The context is the frozen assets of the Russian central bank, which are essential for granting a mega-loan from G7 countries to Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion dollars. These assets have been frozen since Russia attacked Ukraine.
03:40 Klitschko: Drone Debris Hits Kyiv City Buildings
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported drone debris striking a city building in the Ukrainian capital through the Telegram messaging app. The debris landed on a municipal building in the Kyiv district of Obolon north of the city center early in the morning. Klitschko added that emergency services were en route to the scene. Previously, the mayor had announced that air defense units were operational in the capital.
01:35 Kim Jong Un Plans Further Collaboration with Shoigu
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledges greater cooperation with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. According to state news agency KCNA, the two men had a detailed exchange of views, and reached a mutually satisfactory agreement on issues such as strengthening "cooperation to protect mutual security interests" during Shoigu's visit to Pyongyang. Shoigu, who was still Russian defense minister until May, initiated closer ties between North Korea and Russia with a visit to Pyongyang in July last year.
23:36 Zelensky to Reveal "Victory Strategy" to Biden in SeptemberUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a September meeting with US President Joe Biden. "I will present the strategy for victory," the head of state declared during an appearance in Kyiv. It involves a sequence of interconnected decisions that will equip Ukraine with the necessary strength to steer the war towards peace. "Winning wars can be concluded justly in various ways: either the occupying army is expelled by force or through diplomacy," Zelensky explained. This will ensure the true independence of the country. However, Kyiv relies on US support for the essential position.
10:59 Shift in Russian Aggression Towards SouthIntense battles persist in the east of the nation, as reported by the Ukrainian military. There were 115 instances of combat, as disclosed in Kyiv's evening summary by the General Staff. "The most intense situation today was towards Kurachove, and furthermore, the adversary was active in the directions of Lyman and Pokrovsk," it stated. Kurachove is a small town situated south of Pokrovsk. Pokrovsk was previously the main target for Russian forces. However, lately, Russian troops have achieved minimal territorial progress in that area. Instead, they have expanded their offensive southward to seize the mining town of Hirnyk, close to Kurachove.
22:18 Progress in Kursk Benefits ZelenskyPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that the advance into the Russian Kursk Oblast is yielding positive results. In the Charkiv region, the enemy's advancement has been halted, and in Donetsk, the Russian advancement has slowed down, according to him. Surprisingly, Russia hasn't secured any substantial achievements in its counterattack in Kursk. Experts have consistently questioned the deployment of significant Russian troop formations from Donetsk and other regions to Kursk. According to Russia, they have retaken 10 out of the 100 occupied villages.
21:46 Zelensky Blames West for Missile Defense InactionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the West of harboring "fear" regarding providing assistance to Ukraine in intercepting Russian missiles. "If the allies collaborate to shoot down missiles and drones in the Middle East, why isn't there a similar resolution to obliterate Russian missiles and (Iranian) Shaheds in the Ukrainian skies?" Zelensky questioned at a conference in Kyiv. "They are scared to even utter: 'We are working on it.' And this occurs even when missiles and drones are heading directly towards our neighbors' territory," the Ukrainian President stated. He deemed this behavior as "embarrassing for the democratic world."
21:30 Over 8000 Iranian Drones Employed by RussiaThe Ukrainian government claims that Russia has launched 8060 Iranian Shahed drones at Ukraine since the commencement of the conflict. Official statements from Iran or Russia are yet to surface. In autumn 2022, Ukraine first alleged that the Iranian government was supplying kamikaze drones to Russia.
20:43 US Delays Decision on Supplying Long-Range Weapons to UkraineDiscussions regarding the authorization of long-range weapons for Ukraine are expected during the meeting between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden. According to sources from "The Guardian," Britain has presumably granted Ukraine the permission to utilize Storm-Shadow missiles. Nonetheless, the anticipated talks between both partners are not anticipated to address this matter, as reported. "I wouldn't anticipate an announcement today pertaining to the use of long-range weapons within Russia - particularly not from the US," shares the Communications Director of the National Security Council, John Kirby. He only reveals that they continue to converse "about the kind of capabilities that will be provided to Ukraine" with Britain, France, and other allies. He also refrains from offering a clear response when asked if the US government will announce any modifications. "I won't engage in a hypothetical discussion about what we might or might not convey at a specific moment."
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The European Union condemns reports of Iranian missiles being shipped to Russia, urging Iran to halt these deliveries as they intensify military backing for Russia's conflict against Ukraine.
Following the threats posed by North Korea and its military assistance to Russia, the Ukrainian security chief, Kyrylo Budanow, calls on the European Union to strengthen its support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's allies.
