Policy

European officials vow to boost defense production, but some worry it won’t be enough

Security elites gathering in Prague say it’s time for Europe to step up military support for Ukraine…and Europe.

Science & Tech

Arrest of Telegram founder could hurt public understanding of the Ukraine war

Site is used by Russian government officials, regional officials, volunteers, and others, expert says.

Business

US still needs to improve monitoring of arms sent to Ukraine, GAO finds

The State Department and Defense Department aren’t communicating well about Ukraine aid. That could hurt Ukraine.

Threats

Russia is pulling some troops out of Ukraine to fight Ukrainians in Russia

But “there are also real questions about [Ukraine’s] ability to hold captured Kursk territory,” said one expert.

Threats

Pentagon didn’t get heads-up about Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

U.S. officials still trying to discern Kyiv’s long-term objectives for the attack.