According to reports, the u.s. have announced an additional €800 million in military support for Ukraine. Reportedly, the president said the new package is to include 800 anti aircraft systems, 9,000 anti armoured systems, 7,000 small arms, such as shotguns and grenade launchers and drones.
According to reports, russian forces, possibly running out of food shot ten people who were queueing up for bread in Chernihiv. Reportedly, troops have encircled Mariupol where around 350,000 residents remain. According to the report, officials said they are still trying to work out if there are any casualties from the strike on its theatre. Reportedly, residents have to melt snow as drinking water, as russian forces largely cut off supply lines for power, water and food.
According to a report, the issue of neutrality is a factor being considered in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Reportedly, Ukraine’s ambition to join nato has been part of its constitution since 2019. According to the report, another factor in negotiations which resume Thursday by video link concerns the hosting of foreign military bases and weaponry. Reportedly, Donbas is said to be the sticking point.