For today, links to reports from the Kyiv Independent,  the Associated Press, the Moscow Times, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (GAZA entry for this date and an ASSANGE entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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EU Council approves using Russian assets revenue to fund Ukraine, by Martin Fornusek | The Kyiv Independent  The EU Council agreed to use profits from the frozen Russian sovereign assets to aid Ukraine, the Czech representation in the EU announced today. According to the statement . . . READ MORE . . .

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Germany’s foreign minister visits Kyiv as Ukraine battles to hold off a Russian offensive, by Illia Novikov and Samya Kullab | AP  KYIV — Germany’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv today in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners, although deliveries of promised weapons and ammunition from NATO countries like Germany have been slow and have left Ukraine vulnerable to a recent Russian push along parts . . . READ MORE . . .

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Woman killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Belgorod. From the Moscow Times. A woman was killed and three others were wounded in a drone strike on western Russia’s Belgorod region, local authorities said today. READ MORE . . .

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Kiev recognizes regular arms supplies won’t tip balance on frontline — Kremlin. From Tass. MOSCOW — The Kiev regime is beginning to realize that even if it does get regular arms deliveries again, it will not change the situation on the battlefield, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There is a growing realization . . . READ MORE . . .

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As the war in Ukraine drags on, Zelenskyy’s popularity has waned. Steve Inskeep of NPR talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about how as the war with Russia drags on, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s approval rating has dropped. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.