New Russian drones keep Ukrainian equipment under surveillance 32 km from the front

Russian drones have made it difficult to deliver people and ammunition to the front line: armored vehicles become easy targets, so soldiers have to cover the last kilometers on foot.

Because of this, the rotation of units is practically paralyzed - fighters sometimes remain in one position for months, because it is dangerous to send a replacement.

Security guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to confront Russia, Finnish president`s opinion

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that security guarantees for Ukraine would require European states to be ready for military confrontation with Russia if Moscow attacks Ukraine again after a peace agreement. Speaking to The Guardian ahead of his trip to New York for the UN General Assembly, Stubb stressed that “Russia has absolutely no say” in the format of such guarantees.

“Security guarantees in essence are a deterrent. That deterrent has to be plausible, and in order for it to be plausible it has to be strong,” he said.

The Finnish leader explained that guarantees would only take effect after a future agreement between Ukraine and Russia but emphasized that Moscow would not have a veto. “Russia has absolutely no say in the sovereign decisions of an independent nation state … So for me it’s not an issue [of] will Russia agree or not. Of course they won’t, but that’s not the point.”

Stubb also admitted that the prospects for negotiations with Vladimir Putin remain bleak. “This war is too big for him to lose. He has made probably the biggest strategic mistake in recent history, certainly since the end of the Cold War, and he has failed in all of his strategic aims. It’s a question of when he comes to the negotiating table, hopefully sooner rather than later, but right now I’m quite pessimistic.”

Ukraine prepares for more blackouts as a new wave of Russian attacks targets energy infrastructure

Ukraine is bracing for a new wave of Russian mass strikes on its energy infrastructure this winter, raising fears of widespread blackouts and heating shortages. Last year, Russian attacks destroyed half of Ukraine’s power capacity, and officials warn the Kremlin intends to escalate again to pressure Kyiv into peace talks.

Despite major repairs, fuel stockpiles, and Western financial aid, Ukraine’s energy system remains vulnerable due to limited air defenses and the sheer scale of Russian drone and missile assaults. Likely targets include gas production sites, thermal and hydro plants, and substations. While nuclear plants are expected to remain untouched, even limited strikes could plunge cities into darkness for hours daily.

The government has secured coal and gas reserves, invested in backup power sources, and prepared most key infrastructure, but experts warn resilience depends heavily on rapid international support with spare parts, backup equipment, and stronger air defenses.