🇺🇦 Zelensky: Russia attacks Ukraine daily with drones, missiles & bombs. This week alone: nearly 50 missiles, ~660 drones, 760+ guided bombs. Russia won’t stop on its own—the world must act. Stronger air defense, long-range weapons & sanctions are key. Grateful to all who stand with us.

This is 9-year-old Sofiia Yavorska from Poltava. Yesterday, a Russian Kh-22 cruise missile killed her along with her parents when their home was hit.

The strike on the residential building has now claimed 12 lives, including 2 children.

🇭🇺 Hungary will only support further EU sanctions against Russia after consultations with Trump, says Hungarian EU Minister János Bóka. He warns the EU should be cautious and align with the new U.S. administration before adopting new measures.

https://www.n-tv.de/politik/09-38-Wohnhaus-beschossen-Frau-getoetet-Mann-verletzt--article23143824.html

🇲🇩 Transnistria may soon switch back to Russian gas. President of the unrecognized Republic Vadim Krasnoselsky seeks a long-term gas deal "with Russia’s assistance." Moldova approved €20M for Transnistria’s gas, but Krasnoselsky hints at Russian supply via TurkStream.

Kerch Bridge is closed and in the whole of Crimea a missile danger is declared.

Tankers from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, repel a Russian attack in Chasiv-Yar. One Ukrainian tank finishes off a Russian BMD from close range.

"The Pokrovsk direction remains one of the hottest. In January alone, our warriors neutralized over 15,000 invaders here, with about 7,000 eliminated permanently," Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reports.

"Very soon, Europe will stand at Trump's feet and wag its tail gently. Donald will quickly restore order, and everything will fall into place. Europe fought against Trump, meddling in US affairs, but now seems lost as he takes power." Putin said.

In Kursk Oblast, Russian "DNR hero" and deputy governor of Primorsky Krai, Sergei Yefremov, was killed after hitting a mine. The commander of the "Tiger" volunteer batallion, formed in 2022, was killed along with another Russian officer.

"Ukraine will not lose. We must support it to become stronger," says NATO Secretary General Rutte.

"The front is moving in the wrong direction, but at what cost? Russia loses 1,000 to 1,500 soldiers daily and still fails to achieve its goals," Rutte added.

🇺🇳 NATO to discuss increasing defense spending to 3.5% of GDP soon, says Rutte. The NATO Secretary General confirms partners will decide on specific defense contribution details ahead of the June summit in The Hague.

"I can assure you, it will be much more than 2%," he said.

https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article255317698/Aufruestung-Ich-sage-es-Ihnen-ganz-deutlich-Wir-muessen-uns-auf-Krieg-vorbereiten.html

The 103rd Separate Brigade of Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine alongside State Border Guards repelled a Russian mechanized column attacking Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region, and destroyed 2 BMP-2's and an MT-LB.

A missile fired by Russian forces at Ukraine yesterday, fell in Russia's own Lipetsk region: reportedly a Kh-22. A similar cruise missile hit Poltava, killing over a dozen people when it hit a residential building.

Zelensky on Macron’s idea of European forces in Ukraine: it’s taking shape but with questions. "It can't just be symbolic. If they’re here for defense, we need clarity on leadership & mandate in case of attack." It’s part of broader security guarantees, not the only one.

🇰🇵 Zelensky warns: North Korean troops are learning from this war, posing a global threat. "They arrived unprepared, but like Russian troops, retreat is forbidden—commanders execute deserters. However, they’re adapting, gaining combat experience & critical military skills."

Russians are trapped in Velyka Novosilka, the 110th Mechanized Brigade reports.

"Battles continue, but Russian forces are caught in a fire pocket—unable to advance yet forced to reinforce. Our drones track their movements, FPVs & artillery strike their hideouts, burying them alive. Their propaganda ends, but they keep dying," they add.

🇷🇺💰 Russia tried to create an offshore dollar reserve in Turkey, but the U.S. froze $2B. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia sent $5B to Turkey, officially for the Akkuyu NPP. But the U.S. suspects it was to bypass sanctions and blocked $2B in transactions.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/moscow-has-2-billion-stuck-at-jpmorgan-the-u-s-isnt-sure-what-to-do-with-it-b0669584

Rescue operations in Poltava are complete, according to the State Emergency Service. As a result of the Russian strike, 14 people were killed, including two children aged 9 and 12. Another 20 people were injured, among them four children aged 3 months, 2, 8, and 12 years. A total of 22 people were rescued.

Ukraine has received over $75B of the $177B in U.S. aid—where the rest is remains unclear, Zelensky said. The nearly $200B figure "may exist only on paper." Some funds went to humanitarian programs via NGOs, but not to the state budget. #Ukraine

🇺🇦 The 61st Separate Jaeger Brigade once again repelled a Russian attempt to capture the village of Makhnivka in Kursk Oblast. Russia tried to storm the village for several times but failed each time.