Russia conducted a router hacking campaign in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Polish counterintelligence, and EU law enforcement agencies, has uncovered a large-scale cyber-espionage operation linked to Russia’s military intelligence, the GRU. The campaign targeted users in Ukraine, across Europe, and in the United States by exploiting unsecured Wi-Fi routers.

According to investigators, Russian operatives gained access to vulnerable home and office routers that lacked proper security updates. They then rerouted internet traffic through controlled servers, allowing them to intercept passwords, authentication data, and other sensitive information, including emails. The operation focused particularly on communications involving government officials, military personnel, and defense sector employees.

As part of the joint response, authorities shut down more than 100 servers and regained control of hundreds of compromised routers in Ukraine. Officials warned that the stolen data could be used for future cyberattacks, espionage, or disinformation campaigns. The SBU urged users to improve their cybersecurity by updating router software, changing default passwords, disabling remote access, and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Kremlin expressed hopes to resume talks with the US on Ukraine after the ceasefire in Iran

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, said he hopes U.S. negotiators will soon be able to re-engage more actively in trilateral talks on Ukraine following Donald Trump’s commitment to a ceasefire in Iran.

Speaking to RIA Novosti, Peskov expressed optimism that Washington will have “more time and more opportunities” to participate in negotiations involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. He suggested that the situation in the Middle East had previously limited U.S. involvement in the diplomatic process.

Peskov reiterated that while formal trilateral talks remain on hold, communication between Russia and the United States continues through existing channels.

Russia's attacks on medical and pharmaceutical warehouses in Ukraine tripled in 2025

The number of Russian attacks on medical and pharmaceutical warehouses in Ukraine tripled in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to the head of the World Health Organization office in Ukraine. He said the strikes have worsened access to essential medicines, including painkillers, cardiovascular treatments, and antibiotics.

Habicht highlighted broader systemic challenges in Ukraine’s healthcare system, including high medicine costs and limited availability. In frontline regions, residents also face closed pharmacies, security risks, and financial hardship. Access to care has been further strained by the destruction of more than 740 healthcare facilities, either fully or partially damaged by the war, leaving many communities without reliable medical services.

The impact on public health has been severe: 59% of people in the hardest-hit areas rate their health as poor or very poor, while 64% of Ukrainians reported worsening mental health over the past year. Vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, face increasing difficulty accessing treatment. At the same time, healthcare workers are under intense pressure due to staff shortages, displacement, and the prolonged stress of operating in a war zone.

F-16 fighters promised by Norway haven't arrived in Ukraine yet

Norwegian Prime Minister  Jonas Gahr Støre announced in 2023 that Norway would supply F-16 Fighting Falcon jets to Ukraine, but none of the six promised aircraft have yet been delivered, according to reporting by NRK. Two of the jets, previously used to train Ukrainian pilots in Denmark, are currently undergoing maintenance in Belgium, where they have remained for over a year.

The remaining four aircraft were not operational when transferred and were shipped in parts in April 2025. All six jets are now located at a Sabena workshop in Belgium, where capacity constraints have significantly delayed their preparation. Sources indicate that each of the crated aircraft is missing around 100 components, and assembling them could take up to a year once work begins.

Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik confirmed that the jets are still being prepared, adding that Ukraine coordinates priorities at the facility together with donor countries. He also noted that the best-condition F-16s retired by Norway were instead sold to Romania to strengthen NATO’s southern flank. While ownership of the six aircraft has already been transferred to Ukraine, delays in maintenance and assembly continue to postpone their deployment.