Cover photo: The city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine has been one of the hottest spots on the front for several weeks. Libko / AP
- On a visit to Washington, his first trip abroad since the war began, the Ukrainian president was greeted like a hero by Joe Biden and the elected congressman. The US President promised Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukrainians would “never be alone” against Russia and that the United States would help Kyiv “for as long as necessary”.
- American aid is “not charity”, but an “investment,” said Mr. Zelensky before the US Congress. The elected representatives of both chambers received him with a long standing ovation and rose several times to applaud him during his speech.
- The US announced on Wednesday that it would supply Kyiv the Patriot air defense system. This will “significantly” strengthen Ukraine’s defenses against Russian attacks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Joe Biden at the White House. “This is a very important step to create safe airspace for Ukraine,” he said.
- Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledged on Wednesday to increase his army’s capabilities and nuclear potential. At a meeting with high-ranking officers, the Russian President announced the commissioning of the new Russian hypersonic cruise missile “Zircon” “in early January” and considered increasing the number of Russian troops to 1.5 million soldiers.
- Moscow intends to establish bases for its fleet in Mariupol and Berdyansk, two occupied cities in southern Ukraine, said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
- On the ground, the Ukrainian military reported Russian attacks, particularly bombing, in the east and north-east. “The enemy continues to focus its efforts on conducting offensive actions in the direction of Bakhmout and Avdiïvka,” in the east, stressed the staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the evening.
- At least five people have been killed and seventeen injured in the past twenty-four hours. according to the Ukrainian Presidency.
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