Look what just arrived: @klopotenko_chef’s excellent Ukrainian cookbook in English! Besides being perhaps Ukraine’s most famous chef and owner of the incredible Kyiv restaurant 100 Rokiv Tomu Vpered, Yevhen (sometimes Ievgen) is a brilliant ambassador for Ukraine’s cuisine. His…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s office said he was in a “life-threatening condition” after being shot multiple times as he greeted people in the town of Handlová. “The next few hours will decide,” Fico’s office added. @RaphaelMinder @HenryJFoy www.ft.com/content/3… via @FT

Zelensky has postponed all upcoming foreign trips due to the worsening situation on the front, according to his office, as Russia’s offensive intensifies. He also met with his top military commanders. “Additional forces are being deployed” to flashpoints. t.me/OP_UA/12179

Zelensky’s evening address is focused on Russia’s fresh attack in Kharkiv region and he confirms sending reinforcements. “We are adding more forces to Kharkiv directions. Both along our state border and along the entire front line, we will invariably destroy the occupier in a way…

US announces a new package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine worth $400 million. Lots of stuff to address Ukraine's most urgent needs, including air defense missiles for Patriots and NASAMS; HIMARS (systems and ammunition); 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds; Bradleys and M113…