Russia's recent powerful missile strike on Ukraine caused significant destruction, but it may have had a more specific purpose. Thus, Russia is likely trying to force Ukraine to use the limited stock of Patriot missiles.
Germany condemns another war crime committed by Russia against Ukraine – massive missile attacks on December 29 and January 2, but it does not plan to deliver Taurus cruise missiles to the country at this time.
The Kremlin leader uses terms of violence and directs missiles and drones at peaceful Ukrainian cities, so the best U.S. response to these attacks would be a compromise in Congress that will allow aid to Ukraine and Israel.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron have discussed further support for Ukraine, as well as the situation in Gaza and the safety of shipping in the Red Sea.
France utterly condemns the massive wave of Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on January 2, places full responsibility for this escalation on Russia, and vows to support Ukrainian resilience in the future.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said after Russia's massive attack on Tuesday that Ukraine needs more Patriot air defense systems to repel enemy attacks.
Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić has condemned Russia’s another massive air attack against Ukraine, which took place on the morning of January 2, 2024.
In the Donetsk direction, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have adjusted HIMARS fire to hit Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
According to preliminary estimates, in 2023, Ukraine exported 67.5 million tons of various types of agricultural products, which is 15% higher than the same period last year.
The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine.