Here’s what we’re reading today:
Taiwan could send #Ukraine up to 15 HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems.
In 2022, #Kyiv had about 50 batteries of air defense systems, mostly Soviet models like S-300s. #Forbes calculates that #HAWKs may make up a 1/3 of Ukraine's air defense gear.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/11/12/taiwan-may-have-rearmed-ukraines-air-defense-force/
#Ukraine has been developing it's "victory plan" for the #Trump administration, the FT reports.
Trump reportedly was interested in the 2 points presented: replacing some #US troops in #Europe with Ukrainian forces and sharing key Ukrainian natural resources with Western allies.
https://www.ft.com/content/623c197f-6952-4229-bfbc-0a96e43d6f2d
A new Russian Orthodox church near a strategically important Swedish airport has raised concerns among locals about potential Russian intel. activities.
Russia continues to look for ways to provide cover for foreign agents, and the ROC has previously been used for this in #Kyiv.
https://www.politico.eu/article/new-russian-orthodox-church-suspicion-sweden-town-vasteras/
#Trump has chosen GOP Rep. Mike #Waltz as his national security adviser, Politico reports.
After #Russia invaded #Ukraine, Waltz initially supported more weapons for Ukraine, but then he voted against a $60 billion aid package in April 2024, saying unlimited support was over.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/11/mike-waltz-national-security-adviser-trump-00188923
If you missed our last story about coffee culture in #Ukraine, you can read it via the link.
https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/ukraines-resilience-coffee-culture
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На Даху - Parfeniuk
On the roof - Parfeniuk
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