Ramstein meeting on Ukraine in Brussels, Russia's secret plans for Belarus - Wednesday brief

Zelenskyy: Ukraine's aware of Russia's military plans in Belarus, will warn partners

Ukrainian intelligence has obtained information about a new Russian plan to use Belarusian territory for military purposes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

He added that the details of this information are not being disclosed at this time. Ukraine will alert its partners who could be at risk if these plans are carried out.

Ramstein meeting: Air defense package and Tomahawks discussed

During the Ramstein meeting held today in Brussels, Ukraine appealed to its partners to provide a winter air defense package.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine needs to combine sanctions with deep strikes and pressure on the frontlines. "We discussed all types of deep strike missiles, but I think that concrete names and concrete dates will be announced by the Presidents of Ukraine and the US or leaders of the other countries," he said.

New clashes erupt on Afghanistan-Pakistan border

On Wednesday, a new fight broke out along the unstable border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Reports indicate that more than a dozen civilians and military personnel have been killed.

These latest clashes are the deadliest between the neighbors since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021.

Russia would have long lost the war without North Korea's support - Ukrainian intel chief

Russia would have already lost the war in Ukraine if the Kremlin had not received support from allies, including North Korea, said Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR).

The Ukrainian intelligence chief also noted that some countries are demonstrating behavior that is not entirely fair.