War

Thursday, July 11

The US will insist that all NATO countries allocate 2% of their GDP to defense and work on increasing interoperability.

The US will insist that all NATO countries allocate 2% of their GDP to defense and work on increasing interoperability. The US will insist that each NATO member state spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, said House Speaker Mike Johnson. “This week I will meet with the delegations from NATO countries, and I will r...

Ukraine’s defense industry is moving from receiving Western aid to joint production.

Ukraine’s defense industry is moving from receiving Western aid to joint production. The Minister of Strategic Industry of Ukraine noted that the path of the Ukrainian defense industry, in general, is integration with Western partners into their production ecosystem. Ukraine is develo...

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars.

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars. Italy plans to allocate $1.7B for military aid to Ukraine next year. This is Italy’s share in the total sum of $40B in assistance to Ukraine that is currently being discussed by NATO. The US wil...

The state, Ukrainians, businesses, and international partners are contributing hundreds of millions to restore the Okhmadyt hospital that was destroyed by the Russians.

The state, Ukrainians, businesses, and international partners are contributing hundreds of millions to restore the Okhmadyt hospital that was destroyed by the Russians. Another ₴300M ($7.5M) will be allocated from the state budget in addition to the ₴100M that was already announced for the restoration of the Okhmadyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, which was shell...

Wednesday, July 10

The US and Germany will strengthen Ukrainian air defense capabilities.

The US and Germany will strengthen Ukrainian air defense capabilities. US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith noted that the summit will feature fresh news on air defense for Ukraine. “We will have a financial commitment, according to which both Ukraine and Moscow wi...

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The head of the German Ministry of Defense, Boris Pistorius, is convinced that an additional €4B should be allocated from the budget to support Ukraine this year. About €7B has been allocated this yea...

Orban warns EU leadership about “dramatic events” on the front if negotiations do not start. Zelensky considers Hungary a weak mediator.

Orban warns EU leadership about “dramatic events” on the front if negotiations do not start. Zelensky considers Hungary a weak mediator. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who visited Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing on a a self-proclaimed “peacekeeping mission,” wrote a private letter to EU leadership to provide information c...

Britain plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and Germany is unhappy with its military spending.

Britain plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and Germany is unhappy with its military spending. The new Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, has promised to increase the country’s defense spending to 2.5% of its economic output. He noted that this would become possible as soon as “...

Tuesday, July 9

In one of its most brutal and bloody attacks yet, Russia struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an industrial enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, as well as other cities and regions.

In one of its most brutal and bloody attacks yet, Russia struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv, an industrial enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, as well as other cities and regions. On the morning of July 8, Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine were hit by eight missiles out of the 38 launched by the terrorist state. A Russian rocket hit the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in the...

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system. The new UK Defense Secretary, John Healey, promised to support Ukraine in the Russian war during his visit to Odesa. After meeting with President Zelenskyy, Healey announced a new military aid package...

Ukraine must continue to target Russian oil refineries in order to weaken the aggressor’s economy.

Ukraine must continue to target Russian oil refineries in order to weaken the aggressor’s economy. This year, Ukraine has struck at least 20 oil facilities in Russia with its drones. According to analysts, as of the end of March these strikes have reduced the production of light petroleum products ...

Ukraine and Poland signed a security agreement to help intercept Russian missiles and drones.

Ukraine and Poland signed a security agreement to help intercept Russian missiles and drones. On July 8, Ukrainian and Polish officials signed a bilateral security agreement in Warsaw. Among the document’s key provisions is Poland’s obligation to provide several packages of militar...

The EU severely overestimated its ability to produce 155-mm projectiles for Ukraine.

The EU severely overestimated its ability to produce 155-mm projectiles for Ukraine. A study shows that as of June, the EU has provided Ukraine with 50% fewer shells than promised, and those have seen significant delays. In the spring of this year, the European Commission announced th...

Monday, July 8

Ukraine receives more defense support, including a Mistral air defense system and a third Patriot air defense system.

Ukraine receives more defense support, including a Mistral air defense system and a third Patriot air defense system. Ukraine received short-range Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems and missiles for them from Estonia. The Mistral is a modern anti-aircraft missile defense system designed in France to defend against...

Friday, July 5

The US State Department promises that NATO members will outline expectations regarding Ukraine’s membership.

The US State Department promises that NATO members will outline expectations regarding Ukraine’s membership. NATO will offer Ukraine “concrete ways” to accelerate its future membership in the North Atlantic Alliance during a summit next week in Washington, said Douglas Jones, US Deputy Assistant ...

Ukraine membership in NATO threatens the Alliance with war.

Ukraine membership in NATO threatens the Alliance with war. Dozens of foreign policy experts urged members of the North Atlantic Alliance to avoid the issue of Ukraine’s promotion to NATO membership at the summit in Washington on July 9-11. They warn tha...

Ukraine paralyzed the work of a Russian metallurgical plant that is critical for its defense industry.

Ukraine paralyzed the work of a Russian metallurgical plant that is critical for its defense industry. On the night of July 1, the Main Directorate of Intelligence and the Foreign Intelligence Service, paralyzed operations at the Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant (OEMK). This plant is the only full-cycl...

Thursday, July 4

NATO is preparing a plan to support Ukraine if Trump becomes president.

NATO is preparing a plan to support Ukraine if Trump becomes president. The Alliance plans to send a high-ranking civilian official to Ukraine to coordinate military logistics. In Wiesbaden, Germany, a new command center will be created to control the delivery of military...

The Czech Republic launches the production of drones for Ukraine.

The Czech Republic launches the production of drones for Ukraine. The Czech-Ukrainian company, UAC, near Kolin, began producing military drones exclusively for the Ukrainian army. The company plans to make hundreds of surveillance and attack drones every year. The m...

Europe is strengthening its defense: Latvia will build a €12M ammunition factory, and Italy will buy hundreds of tanks and IFV for €20B.

Europe is strengthening its defense: Latvia will build a €12M ammunition factory, and Italy will buy hundreds of tanks and IFV for €20B. By 2026, Latvia plans to build a factory to produce modular powder charges for artillery ammunition with a capacity of 50,000 charges per year. Construction and equipment purchase costs will amount to...

The war has forced 7% of Ukrainians to leave their place of residence permanently.

The war has forced 7% of Ukrainians to leave their place of residence permanently. Due to the full-scale war, 7% of Ukrainians left their permanent place of residence and have not returned, 18% moved but returned, and 73% did not leave their homes, according to a study by the EBA. A...

Wednesday, July 3

More air defense for Ukraine: The Pentagon announces a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth $2.3B.

More air defense for Ukraine: The Pentagon announces a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth $2.3B. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said his country will soon provide a new $2.3B defense aid package for Ukraine that will include anti-tank weapons, Patriot missiles, and other air defense system mun...

The ISW: Putin’s plans to defeat Ukraine; and Kyiv needs more weapons to avoid prolonging the war.

The ISW: Putin’s plans to defeat Ukraine; and Kyiv needs more weapons to avoid prolonging the war. Russia’s ability to advance indefinitely in Ukraine will encourage Putin to prolong the war, ISW analysts say. Putin believes that the longer the war lasts, the more likely he is to achieve his ...

Tuesday, July 2

NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military aid.

NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military aid. This proposal, which will be presented at the summit in Washington, will guarantee the Alliance’s long-term commitment to Ukraine’s security and is perceived as a bridge to Kyiv’s fu...

Monday, July 1

Security agreements: Ukraine will receive $60B annually over the next four years.

Security agreements: Ukraine will receive $60B annually over the next four years. According to the collective terms of the security agreements signed with 20 countries, Ukraine’s partners plan to provide total military support of $60B annually in the next four years. “T...

Ukraine may receive rockets for the HAWK air defense system from the US and eight Patriot systems from Israel.

Ukraine may receive rockets for the HAWK air defense system from the US and eight Patriot systems from Israel. As part of a new $150M aid package, the Biden administration will provide Ukraine with, among other things, HAWK anti-aircraft interceptor missiles, said US officials. In addition, the US, Israel and ...

Germany exports 65% of its weapons to Ukraine; German combat vehicles are already being restored in our country.

Germany exports 65% of its weapons to Ukraine; German combat vehicles are already being restored in our country. According to the German Ministry of Economy, since the beginning of the year the government has approved the supply of at least €7.48B in military goods abroad. Weapons account for €5.52B, with €1.96B...

Friday, June 28

Ukraine signed a security agreement with the EU and two other European countries.

Ukraine signed a security agreement with the EU and two other European countries. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the Presidents of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, signed Joint Security Commitments between ...

Zelenskyy, with allies, wants to create a plan to end the war in a few months.

Zelenskyy, with allies, wants to create a plan to end the war in a few months. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and its allies should, within a few months, develop an action plan based on the results of the Swiss Peace Summit that would force Russia to make peace....

NATO countries are considering several options for long-term financing for Kyiv but struggle to agree.

NATO countries are considering several options for long-term financing for Kyiv but struggle to agree. Many allies in the Alliance are shying away from adopting specific multi-year commitments on aid spending to Ukraine. However, some allies are wary of formalizing the pledge with a specific number and...

North Korea is going to send its troops to Ukraine within a month.

North Korea is going to send its troops to Ukraine within a month. The defense treaty signed on June 19 between Russia and North Korea promised to provide each other with military assistance. A few days later, Pyongyang announced sending a military engineering unit t...

Ukraine has increased the production of weapons and wants its partners to buy them from domestic manufacturers.

Ukraine has increased the production of weapons and wants its partners to buy them from domestic manufacturers. According to the State Statistics Service, in January-March, the production of weapons in Ukraine increased by an average of 25.4% compared to the same period last year. Thus, in January, Ukraine prod...

Thursday, June 27

The US refuses to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism but is discussing better ways to bring it to justice.

The US refuses to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism but is discussing better ways to bring it to justice. Washington does not plan to include the Russian Federation in the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, said US State Department spokesman, Matthew Miller. “We believe there are more effective...

The US might allow American military companies to work in Ukraine to speed up equipment repair.

The US might allow American military companies to work in Ukraine to speed up equipment repair. The Biden administration is considering lifting the ban on allowing American military contractors in Ukraine. If approved, the changes would likely take effect this year and allow the Pentagon to awar...

How do Ukraine’s strikes on refineries affect the aggressor’s oil refining capacity and budget?

How do Ukraine’s strikes on refineries affect the aggressor’s oil refining capacity and budget? In May, the Russian government’s subsidies to its gasoline producers increased to ₽202B ($2.5B), and the amount keeps growing. Russian authorities are forced to pay these costs to curb the rise ...

Wednesday, June 26

The US is preparing to announce a $150M military aid package to Ukraine, and Prague and Madrid deliver weapons.

The US is preparing to announce a $150M military aid package to Ukraine, and Prague and Madrid deliver weapons. The new package from the US will include anti-tank weapons, grenades, and critically needed 155-mm and 105-mm artillery shells; it is also expected to contain ammunition for HIMARS artillery rocket sy...

Ukraine destroys an enemy ammunition depot and hit a Russian satellite communications center in Crimea.

Ukraine destroys an enemy ammunition depot and hit a Russian satellite communications center in Crimea. On June 25, soldiers from Ukrainian intelligence attacked a Russian field ammunition warehouse in the Voronezh region. A fire broke out following an explosion at the 3,500 square meter facility. In ad...

Tuesday, June 25

The EU will start arming Ukraine with money earned from Russian assets.

The EU will start arming Ukraine with money earned from Russian assets. On June 24, EU countries approved the first tranche of military aid to Ukraine, about €1.4B, which will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used to purchase equipment su...

Ukrainian drones are mining the waters near Crimea, and Britain is testing anti-drone weapons for $0.12.

Ukrainian drones are mining the waters near Crimea, and Britain is testing anti-drone weapons for $0.12. Ukrainian Sea Baby maritime drones are equipped with new technology to mine the waters. So far, Ukrainian drones have laid about 15 underwater mines in the waters near temporarily occupied Crimea. To ...

Germany helped improve logistics at the Ukrainian border, while the Czech Republic warned about the low quality of the shells that had been purchased.

Germany helped improve logistics at the Ukrainian border, while the Czech Republic warned about the low quality of the shells that had been purchased. Germany handed over 41 Mercedes Arocs trucks to the State Border Service of Ukraine to improve border patrol logistics and combat effectiveness at the front. At the same time, the Minister of Defense ...

During the war, Ukrainian power generation lost more than 40 GW of capacity.

During the war, Ukrainian power generation lost more than 40 GW of capacity. During the full-scale invasion, due to occupation and destruction, Ukraine has lost more than 40 GW of electricity generation capacity, said Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko. He notes that Ukraine’s e...

Monday, June 24

IMF: The Russian war against Ukraine was a turning point for the global economy.

IMF: The Russian war against Ukraine was a turning point for the global economy. The Russian aggression has had severe consequences for the global economy, and has become a turning point for the world’s future, said the deputy head of the IMF, Gita Gopinath. The war has incr...

The US extends its permission for Ukraine to strike targets in Russian territory and Ukraine will receive a Patriot system and more missiles.

The US extends its permission for Ukraine to strike targets in Russian territory and Ukraine will receive a Patriot system and more missiles. The US has said that Ukraine can use its weapons to strike Russian forces that are firing at Ukrainian troops anywhere along the border, not just near the Kharkiv region. However, this does not apply ...

Government experts advise Ukraine to build economic clusters and underground factories protected by air defense to accelerate its economic development.

Government experts advise Ukraine to build economic clusters and underground factories protected by air defense to accelerate its economic development. Experts from the Advisory Council on Economic Policy believe that Ukraine should build economic clusters protected by air defense systems and, closer to Russia, hide factories underground. They see th...

Thursday, June 20

Ukraine has eliminated 15 air defense systems in Crimea and destroyed $2B worth of tanks.

Ukraine has eliminated 15 air defense systems in Crimea and destroyed $2B worth of tanks. Over the past two months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed about 15 Russian air defense systems in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula. The Strategic Communications Center of the Ukra...

American defense giant Northrop Grumman will launch ammunition production in Ukraine.

American defense giant Northrop Grumman will launch ammunition production in Ukraine. The American defense corporation Northrop Grumman plans to create production facilities for medium-caliber ammunition in Ukraine. This results from a state-funded Ukrainian government project and appr...

Wednesday, June 19

Italy will give Ukraine long-range Storm Shadow missiles, and Germany will send the Frankenstein air defense system.

Italy will give Ukraine long-range Storm Shadow missiles, and Germany will send the Frankenstein air defense system. Italy will transfer long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine as part of its ninth aid package, which Defense Minister Guido Crosetto will present to the parliament by the end of this month. The exa...

Spending on nuclear weapons reached a record $91B; this is enough to provide greenenergy for 12 million homes.

Spending on nuclear weapons reached a record $91B; this is enough to provide greenenergy for 12 million homes. As reported by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), the nine states that possess nuclear weapons spent $91.4B on them last year. This spending is effectively useless, as the n...

Tuesday, June 18

The war will end where it began: Ukraine creates conditions for F-16 strikes on Crimea.

The war will end where it began: Ukraine creates conditions for F-16 strikes on Crimea. Western experts believe that if Ukraine wins the Russian war, it will happen in the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula. The Hague Center for Strategic Studies says that Ukraine is “preparing...

Ukraine took fourth place in the world’s ranking of arms importers; Europeans are also arming themselves against the background of war.

Ukraine took fourth place in the world’s ranking of arms importers; Europeans are also arming themselves against the background of war. During the period from 2019-2023, Ukraine became the largest arms importer in Europe and ranked fourth in the world, according to information from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ...

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