The International Monetary Fund confirmed the outlook for Ukraine's GDP growth at 4% this year and 2.5-3.5% next year, but also predicted a significant improvement in 2026 and 2027 – to 5.3% and 4.5%, respectively. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
The PRC's claims of their desire for peace in Ukraine are radically at odds with the actions of the Chinese side, which refrains from exerting its influence on Russia, feeds its defense industry, and offers political cover for aggression.Ukrinform
How did Sen. Tommy Tuberville's latest fight with the U.S. military turn out? About as well as the Alabama Republican's previous fights.Steve Benen (MSNBC)
A source told the Guardian the situation was reaching a critical level, expressing doubts about the air defense's ability to function effectively.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
'Când un clovn se muta într-un palat, nu el devine rege, ci palatul devine circ' (Moliere)by WikilordEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
A military spokesperson said the drones included ground systems equipped with machine guns, and kamikaze FPV drones.The Kyiv Independent news desk (The Kyiv Independent)
Boris Pistorius has come out in favor of a reform of the debt brake in order to increase funding for military defense.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
For first time, Ukraine attacks Russian positions using solely ground, FPV dronesby AdSpecialist6598EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Russian state media Kommersant reported that the airports of both Kazan and the neighboring city of Izhevsk had suspended flights.Martina Sapio (The Kyiv Independent)
Russia Announces Formation of Regiment with S-500 SAMshttps://mil.in.ua/en/news/russia-announces-formation-of-regiment-with-s-500-sams/by Mil_in_uaEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
Hungarian pro-government newspaper 'Magyar Nemzet': 'Zelensky must answer for the Ukrainian genocide'. This is the unofficial stand ofEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
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The attack damaged a 9-story apartment building in the city, Governor Ivan Fedorov said. Three women and a 12-year-old boy sustained injuries.Abbey Fenbert (The Kyiv Independent)