**Ukraine Deploys Long-Range Drone Capable of 2,000 km Strike**
The Ukrainian military has introduced a new long-range drone that can travel up to 2,000 kilometers and carry a 250-kilogram air bomb. The Unmanned Systems Forces announced this on January 31.
This drone is described as a “unique development” that could be a game-changer on the battlefield. However, no information was given about how many drones are in service or their other capabilities.
The Ukrainian military targets Russian oil facilities with long-range drone strikes to disrupt fuel supplies and reduce Moscow’s energy export revenues. Oil profits remain an essential source of funding for Russia’s war efforts.
**Russia Continues to Receive Arms from the West**
Despite ongoing tensions, Russia continues to receive arms from Western countries. Goldman Sachs has agreed to sell its Russian subsidiary, making it one of the few Western banks to exit the country entirely.
The BRICS group, composed of Russia, China, India, Brazil, and other nations, is exploring ways to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This comes as Russia’s options to purchase gallium and germanium from around the world have almost disappeared.
**Finland Increases Defense Aid to Ukraine**
Finland has increased its defense aid to Ukraine since the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Finland’s total defense aid provided to Ukraine now stands at 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion).
**US Calls for Swift Resolution to Conflict**
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a swift resolution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, stating that the U.S. has been “funding a stalemate” that “set (Ukraine) back a 100 years”.
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