In reaction to possible US-supplied Tomahawk cruise missiles for Ukraine, Russian officials have expressed concerns and threatened escalation. Deputy FM Ryabkov stated such deliveries could pull the US into the war, arguing Ukraine could not use the systems without American personnel. He also emphasized broken trust between Russia and the US after recent incidents in Alaska. Russia claims all previous agreements are void and has intensified military activity, an observation echoed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Inside Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint four Constitutional Court judges, delaying election preparations. Local council authorities were extended during martial law, while moves are underway to replace mayors in certain large cities to streamline election oversight in the future.
Politically, there have been information attacks on Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, over alleged election list preparations. His press service denied these claims, emphasizing Zaluzhnyi's focus on innovation and seeking international alliances for Ukraine's victory.
Budget planning remains crucial: the government is preparing the next year's state finances, with President Zelenskyy urging parliament to adopt the budget, specifically to support the army and combat corruption. Recent corruption scandals involving defense procurement have fueled public demand to direct resources to military needs.
The article invites public discussion on the state of US-Russian negotiations, Russia's fears over potential Tomahawk deliveries, and the importance of supporting both the army and fair political processes in Ukraine.
