Ukraine Marks 1,000 Days Since Russian Invasion Amid Escalating Violence

On Tuesday, Ukraine reached 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with fierce battles continuing across multiple fronts. The conflict, Europe’s largest since World War II, has claimed thousands of lives, forced over six million Ukrainians to flee, and reduced the country’s population by a quarter. Meanwhile, Ukraine prepares for potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy as Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches.

Odesa Under Attack
A Russian missile strike on Monday in the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed 10 people and injured 44, including four children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling it a deliberate show of force by Moscow, targeting residential and administrative buildings.

New Weapons for Ukraine
• Drones: Germany reportedly delivered 4,000 AI-developed strike drones from Helsing, funded by the German government.
• Missiles: Britain is expected to authorize Storm Shadow missiles for strikes inside Russia, aligning with U.S. approval for long-range Atacms. Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, hailed this as a potential “gamechanger” for targeting Russian military infrastructure.

Chemical Weapon Accusations
The OPCW confirmed the presence of banned CS riot gas in battle zones, with Ukraine and Western allies accusing Russia of deploying toxic agents.

North Korea’s Role
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted Russian officials, amid accusations of Pyongyang sending 10,000 troops to support Russia in exchange for advanced military technology.

Peace Proposal Rejected
The Kremlin dismissed a Turkish-proposed G20 peace plan involving a demilitarized buffer zone and a temporary NATO freeze for Ukraine, calling it “unacceptable.”

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