Here’s what we’re reading today
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Here’s what we’re reading today:
Taiwan could send #Ukraine up to 15 HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems.
In 2022, #Kyiv had about 50 batteries of air defense systems, mostly Soviet models like S-300s. #Forbes calculates that #HAWKs may make up a 1/3 of Ukraine's air defense gear.
Taiwan May Have Rearmed Ukraine’s Air Defense Force
There are more indications Taipei sent Kyiv a huge consignment of HAWK missiles.
Forbes (www.forbes.com)
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#Ukraine has been developing it's "victory plan" for the #Trump administration, the FT reports.
Trump reportedly was interested in the 2 points presented: replacing some #US troops in #Europe with Ukrainian forces and sharing key Ukrainian natural resources with Western allies.
Ukraine seeks to win over Trump with natural resources and troop proposals
Two ideas included in Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’ were crafted with the Republican’s presidency in mind
(www.ft.com)
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A new Russian Orthodox church near a strategically important Swedish airport has raised concerns among locals about potential Russian intel. activities.
Russia continues to look for ways to provide cover for foreign agents, and the ROC has previously been used for this in #Kyiv.
New Russian church raises suspicions in Swedish town
It’s feared Russia could use the church as cover for future intelligence or sabotage operations.
POLITICO (www.politico.eu)
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If you missed our last story about coffee culture in #Ukraine, you can read it via the link.
Ukraine’s resilience coffee culture
The number of coffee shops are dramatically increasing despite the war. After an explosion at her cafe, Maria shook the glass off, and went back to the espresso machine.
(www.counteroffensive.news)
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Here's what Myroslava is listening to today:
На Даху - Parfeniuk
On the roof - Parfeniuk
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