Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that Ukraine should seize the initiative on the battlefield this year after US security assistance reaches the front. Source: ISW Details: US officials have indicated their support for new Ukrainian counteroffensive operations in 2025, although ISW continues to believe that Ukraine should seize the initiative on the battlefield as soon as possible, given that if this initiative is given to the Russian side during 2024, it will provide R
French President Emmanuel Macron will try to persuade the Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use China's leverage over Russia to bring the end of the war against Ukraine closer. Source: AP, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Élysée Palace noted that diplomatic efforts to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia are a top priority for France.
The French Foreign Legion dispatched to Ukraine has possibly sustained its first personnel losses, military correspondent Boris Rozhin stated on Telegram.
Russia has announced plans to conduct drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons, citing provocative statements from Western officials about the Ukraine conflict. This marks the first time Russia has publicly announced such drills, which are intended to increase readiness. The announcement comes amid heightened tension between Russia and NATO, with some Western leaders suggesting potential military involvement in Ukraine. In a separate incident, Ukrainian drones reportedly struck vehicles in Russia s Belgorod region, killing six and injuring 35, including two children. The region has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in recent months.