Russia has accused Ukraine of firing US-made Atacms missiles into Russia twice in the last three days, prompting Moscow to prepare retaliatory measures. The strikes targeted air defense positions in the Kursk region, with most missiles being shot down. NATO is emphasizing the need to escalate support for Ukraine, while Russia has expelled a British diplomat over espionage allegations. Russian forces staged a drone attack on Ukraine, causing power outages in Ternopil. The EU is proposing sanctions against Chinese technology firms aiding Russia in the war against Ukraine, and the UK has secretly supplied Ukraine with more Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Lt Gen Alexander Sanchik has been appointed acting commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, and Russian forces have captured a village in Ukraine’s northeastern region. The UK government confirmed the detention of a British man fighting for Ukraine in Russian territory. Germany is preparing emergency shelter bunkers amid rising tensions with Russia, and Norway has increased its fiscal support for Ukraine. There has been no contact between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin since the US election, with the Kremlin monitoring Trump’s statements on Ukraine. The G7 foreign ministers condemned Russia’s missile attack on Ukraine and emphasized support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independence. Ukraine is investigating faulty mortar shells supplied to their forces, while Russia confirmed further details on the Atacms missile attacks from Ukraine. Ukraine and Germany have a deal for the delivery of air defense systems, and Norway has increased financial support for Ukraine.
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