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NATO to reportedly extend jet fuel pipeline to Czechia, Poland in case of war with Russia -- 'Europe did more than the US;' EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump accusations -- S mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports -- Ukraine's SBU claims attack on Russian oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai -- and more

North Korean troops in Russia reportedly told they're fighting South Korean forces -- A beginner's guide to elections in Ukraine (also suitable for US presidents -- British volunteer who lost arm and leg evacuating Ukrainian civilians: ‘Russia is the enemy. How can you not see it?’ -- [video] Ukrainians react to Trump’s shocking accusation about the war -- and more

A colonial agreement; former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports -- Putin will wage war against NATO -- Europe needs 'special envoy' to take part in Ukraine peace talks, says Finnish president -- Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says -- and more

Over 6,000 cases of Russian use of chemicals recorded over 2 years -- ‘Nuclear blackmail:’ Russia strikes Chornobyl as world leaders gather for Munich Security Conference -- Russia abandons modernization of power plants due to lack of money, equipment -- [vblog] NATO member turning pro-Russia? Inside Slovakia’s political turmoil -- JD Vance's Munich speech met with shock, bewilderment -- and more

Surrender & betrayal: US, EU officials condemn Trump, Hegseth's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations -- Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's as Putin ramps up war budget -- Kremlin rejects territorial exchange in potential Ukraine peace talks -- 'People were killed inside Presidential Office'; Zelensky comments on Russia's assassination attempts in 2022 -- and more

Russia concerned with weakening sway over allies amid Western pressure, FT reports -- Ukraine strikes Russia's Saratov oil refinery -- North Korea has sent 200 long-range artillery guns to Russia -- Russia records worst-ever ranking in key corruption index -- and more

Ukraine to launch 'Drone Line' project to enhance battlefield operations -- Kursk incursion stopped Russian invasion of Zaporizhzhia -- German military investigates unidentified drones flying over German military bases where Ukrainians train -- EU should consider 'full trade embargo' on Russia, Estonian president says -- and more

US provides 30% of Ukraine's weapons, domestic production covers 40% -- Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast may become 'important part' of negotiation process -- Ukraine strikes Russian oil facility, Buk air defense system overnight -- Euroclear to send 2-billion-euro tranche of Russian assets profits for Kyiv -- and more

Ukrainian drones strike one of 10 largest oil refineries in Russia -- Ukraine destroys Russian command post in Kursk Oblast -- Ukraine's unlikely ally against Russian attacks on energy sector — warm weather -- [vblog] What leaked Russian email reveal -- and more

Russia launched over 1,250 bombs, 750 drones at Ukraine during Trump's first week in office -- Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds -- Russia bombs itself with 'smart bomb,' Astra reports -- Hungary blocks EU statement condemning Belarus election as undemocratic -- Explosions reported in Khmelnytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk amid drone attack, apartment building damaged in Dnipro -- and more

Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk -- More than 50 explosions as Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants -- Trump accuses Russia of stealing plans for US hypersonic missile -- Victory means restoring territorial integrity as Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections -- and more

Putin's war economy is running on fumes as inflation and shortages surge -- Russian drone flew over presidential palace during Zelensky-Starmer meeting -- Ukraine blows up mine shaft to hamper Russian advance to Pokrovsk -- Ukrainian families of war victims can now seek compensation through The Hague's Register of Damage -- and more