Author: Bogdan Tsupryk

Russia has lost over 9,000 tanks and relies on outdated equipment; parts of Pokrovsk will close as residents are urged to evacuate, and Zelensky says Ukraine has received only 10% of U.S. aid due to delays

Key updates: North Korean troops in Russia; Latvia and Finland support Ukraine's NATO bid; France to send Mirage jets; Russian assault on Selydove; Zelensky unveils new wartime plan

Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine, preparations for strikes in Crimea, North Korean personnel in Ukraine, Russian soldiers reportedly ordered to 'self-detonate' to avoid capture

Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna dies in Russian captivity under unclear circumstances, Germany announces €600 million military aid, Zelensky emphasises NATO membership is a key to victory

Politics 8 October

How changes in U.S. demographics will shift the cultural war and what that means for Ukraine

Russia exploits sanctions to access Western technology, Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs rise, Estonian intelligence warns of withdrawal from Pokrovsk, ISW reports potential Russian manpower shortages

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy calls for continued support for Ukraine, as Zelensky encounters war fatigue in Washington amid fresh aid and a Russian assault near Pishchane

Zelensky to present a 'Victory Plan', documents show Russia knew of Kursk incursion, Estonian intelligence says Ukrainian strike in Toropets may shift war dynamics

Ukrainian drones hit a Russian ammo depot, Armenia uncovers a Russian-backed coup attempt, Estonian Chief of Staff about potential war with Russia, and leaked documents reveal the Kremlin's disinformation campaign

Russian offensives in Kursk, Biden considers policy shift on long-range weapons, Trump criticised for Ukraine stance, UK boosts support for Ukraine’s drones and NATO bid, Lithuanian Defence Minister calls for NATO review