Ukraine
Russia unlikely to relinquish territorial gains
The Russian president appears open to Ukraine ceasefire discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump
RussiaRussian ICBM use a response to use of Western missiles
Ukraine claimed that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) against it for the first time in the war
RussiaMoscow is better placed to fund a long war than Kyiv
The war has caused the strain on public finances to grow in Russia and Ukraine
RussiaUkraine use of ATACMS on Russia will elicit a response
The Kremlin warned it will respond to any use of US-supplied missiles on Russian territory
RussiaRussia will keep attacking Ukraine’s energy system
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy system over the weekend
UkraineLong-range strike permission unlikely to turn the tide
The United States has authorised Ukraine to use US-made long-range weapons against targets in Russia
RussiaNorth Korea will ramp up military activity
Seoul has announced North Korea’s deployment to the Ukraine war’s front line
North KoreaUkraine’s 2025 budget will need external financing
Ukraine's proposed 2025 budget passed its first reading yesterday, including heavy military spending
UkraineEnergy strike talks with Russia unlikely to progress
Ukraine and Russia are reportedly exploring the possibility of talks to halt strikes on each other’s energy facilities
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