United States to supply Ukraine with Patriot surface-to-air missile systemmedical examinationIn response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said any patriots deployed on Ukrainian territory would be targeted.
When asked if the Patriots could be targeted, Peskov replied, “Of course.” He declined to comment further. The Patriots’ offer, which is expected to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses against Russian missile attacks, is awaiting final approval by US President Biden.
Russia launched its first drone strike on the capital Kiev in weeks on Saturday morning, military officials in the city said. Operators of Ukraine’s power grid say the country continues to suffer from severe power shortages following previous attacks by Russia.
Recent developments related to the situation in Ukraine are as follows.
A new prisoner exchange with Russia brings back 64 people – Zelensky’s aides
Ukrainian President Yermak said in a social media telegram that 64 more prisoners were repatriated in a prisoner exchange with Russia. He also released a US citizen who “helped the Ukrainians”. Yermak did not comment on how many Russian POWs he released.
The EU presidency in the first half of next year Sweden will give priority to the support and security of Ukraine
Sweden has listed its priorities as presidency of the European Union (EU) for the next six months since January and has indicated it will continue to provide economic and military support to Ukraine, as well as its membership in the EU.
It also intends to work on building consensus for a “strong European security and defense policy”.
The IEA expects oil prices to rise next year
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that oil prices could rise in 2023 as Russia’s oil exports fall under international sanctions.
The IEA expects oil prices to rise next year as Russian exports decline
Russian Drone Attack: Air Defenses Shoot Down 13 Drones – Kyiv Officials
Kiev’s military said it was attacked by two separate formations of drones, but air defenses shot down 13 of them. The attack damaged an administration building and four residential buildings, but none were serious, the official said on Telegram.
Original title:Ukraine Latest: Russia Warns Patriots After Striking Kiev
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