Zelenskyy unveils victory plan, Biden announces aid package for Ukraine - Wednesday brief
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a victory plan during a speech to the Parliament. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden announced new military aid to Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, October 16.
Zelenskyy presented Ukraine's victory plan in Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Verkhovna Rada, presenting Ukraine's victory plan in the war against Russia. The plan consists of five points and three classified annexes.
Biden announces new military aid package for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced another package of military aid to Ukraine. It includes weapons worth a total of $425 million. As stated by the White House, the package includes air defense systems, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical munitions.
UK prepares proposals for strikes deep into Russia as part of victory plan
The United Kingdom is considering its own proposals regarding the possibility of Ukraine targeting military facilities deep within Russia. These proposals are being developed as part of a victory plan.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine held a phone conversation with the Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin.
Russia trains over 10,000 North Korean troops in Far East
Russia is currently training over 10,000 North Korean troops in the Far East, according to a source in the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The North Korean military is being prepared for deployment to the border areas near Ukraine.
Scholz ready to discuss peace in Ukraine with Putin
Scholz emphasized the need to support diplomatic talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. According to him, Germany will continue to intensively support Ukraine in its defense campaign against Russia. However, he also wants to do everything possible to ensure that the war ends as soon as possible.
Ukraine to receive nearly fifty Abrams tanks from Australia
Australia will provide Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks as part of a new military aid package worth $245 million, ABC informs.
The official announcement of the tank transfer is expected to be made by Australia's Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy during a NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels.
