War

Thursday, June 5

Ukraine plans to manufacture 2.5 million drones this year, having signed contracts worth $2.5B with 76 companies.

Ukraine plans to manufacture 2.5 million drones this year, having signed contracts worth $2.5B with 76 companies. According to the estimates, drone production will rise by 150%, increasing from one million last year to 2.5 million in 2025. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has allocated over $2.5B for 2024-2025 t...

Wednesday, June 4

As the Kremlin grapples with the aftermath of the Spiderweb operation, Ukraine strikes the Crimean Bridge.

As the Kremlin grapples with the aftermath of the Spiderweb operation, Ukraine strikes the Crimean Bridge. The Ukrainian drone raid deep inside Russian territory has provoked anger and concern among Kremlin officials, who recognize the vulnerabilities of their air fleet that is capable of carrying nuclear ...

Tuesday, June 3

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yielded no significant outcome.

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yielded no significant outcome. Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov reported that the one-hour discussion led to an agreement for new POW exchanges. The two parties agreed to exchange “all for all” seriously ill ...

The Ministry of Finance is preparing for the continuation of the war through 2026.

The Ministry of Finance is preparing for the continuation of the war through 2026. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine is approaching the preparation of the state budget for 2026 from the most cautious position: The simplest option is to plan for the war to persist for the entire yea...

Monday, June 2

Ukraine successfully executed the Web special operation, destroying over 40 Russian warplanes and causing billions in losses.

Ukraine successfully executed the Web special operation, destroying over 40 Russian warplanes and causing billions in losses. Kyiv launched an impressive large-scale drone assault targeting Russian military bombers in Siberia, hitting more than 40 aircraft thousands of kilometers from Ukraine’s borders. The destroyed a...

The Russian army has intensified its activities in Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian troops have advanced in three directions.

The Russian army has intensified its activities in Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian troops have advanced in three directions. Ukraine’s military continues to hold back the enemy and inflicting significant losses, while the enemy has concentrated its main efforts on the Pokrovsk, Torets, Lyman, and Novopavlivsk directio...

Britain and France prepare to provide long-term defense for Ukraine without US support, rather than sending peacekeepers.

Britain and France prepare to provide long-term defense for Ukraine without US support, rather than sending peacekeepers. British and French officials working on plans to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine have discussed the necessity of providing long-term defense for Ukraine without US involvement. In particular, the offic...

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war.

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war. The Ukrainian peace memorandum includes provisions for a ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea. Monitoring compliance with these conditions should involve international partners. After reviewing t...

Friday, May 30

IRIS-T long-range weapons and air defense: How Ukraine will spend €5B in aid from Germany?

IRIS-T long-range weapons and air defense: How Ukraine will spend €5B in aid from Germany? According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, this is how these funds will be allocated: A portion will be used to purchase Ukrainian-made long-range weapons. This year, the plans is to produce a signi...

Russia proposes holding a new round of talks with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, where it will present a memorandum outlining the terms of the war settlement.

Russia proposes holding a new round of talks with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, where it will present a memorandum outlining the terms of the war settlement. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the document details Moscow’s position “on all aspects of reliably overcoming the root causes of the crisis.” “Our delegati...

Russia has launched a new summer offensive in Ukraine.

Russia has launched a new summer offensive in Ukraine. In response to the stagnation of the US-brokered peace process, the Russian occupation army has initiated a large-scale offensive in the Donetsk region. American analysts report that Russian dictator ...

Thursday, May 29

Pressure on Moscow and €5B in aid for Kyiv: Five key agreements between Merz and Zelenskyy.

Pressure on Moscow and €5B in aid for Kyiv: Five key agreements between Merz and Zelenskyy. On May 28, President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin where Germany agreed to provide Ukraine with €5B in military aid to assist Kyiv in developing long-range weapons to t...

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine.

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not expect Russia’s war against Ukraine to end anytime soon. “Usually, wars end due to economic or military exhaustion of one or both sides, but in th...

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon.

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon. Russian sources have disclosed Vladimir Putin’s prerequisites for ending the conflict in Ukraine, which include: A written commitment from Western leaders to halt NATO’s expansion eastward...

This year, the drone coalition is allocating €2.75B to support Ukraine.

This year, the drone coalition is allocating €2.75B to support Ukraine. Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced during the international drone coalition summit in Riga that Turkey and Belgium want to join this coalition, increasing the total to 20 countries. The ...

Wednesday, May 28

Trump is considering lifting all restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine. Merz states that the restrictions were lifted months ago.

Trump is considering lifting all restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine. Merz states that the restrictions were lifted months ago. “All previously imposed restrictions – whether they have already been removed or not – are currently being reviewed because President Trump believes that the current status quo is not in our sha...

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine. While the German government no longer plans to publicly announce specifics of defense assistance, relevant decisions are already being prepared behind the scenes. In particular, discussions are ongoin...

Ukraine has run out of SAMP/T air defense missiles and the allies are looking for air defense systems for Kyiv.

Ukraine has run out of SAMP/T air defense missiles and the allies are looking for air defense systems for Kyiv. Ukraine is facing challenges with sourcing air defense missiles; in particular, it has exhausted its supply of charges for SAMP/T systems. Additionally, it has not received a single missile for the Cr...

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned.

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned. The US has already received a list of conditions for achieving an end to the war from Ukraine and now expects a corresponding memorandum from Russia to compare them, said the US President’s spec...

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Sweden has announced the allocation of SEK 4.8B (€417M) to assist the Ukrainian military and defense industry. These funds are part of the country’s 19th aid package and include financial contri...

Tuesday, May 27

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.”

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.” US President Donald Trump has finally criticized the Russian president, labeling him as “absolutely crazy” and cautioning that an attempt to take all of Ukraine would result in the “...

Russia is producing missiles faster than Western manufacturers can produce interceptors.

Russia is producing missiles faster than Western manufacturers can produce interceptors. The Russian military has not depleted its missile stocks even in the fourth year of the war with Ukraine. The Kremlin currently possesses about 500 missiles and has no plans to halt production. Meanwh...

Britain, France, Germany, and the US have removed all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons.

Britain, France, Germany, and the US have removed all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons. During the WDR Europaforum, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated: “There are no longer any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons supplied to Ukraine – neither by the British, nor by t...

Monday, May 26

Russia has intensified its nightly assaults on Ukraine, launching over 600 drones and rockets within 48 hours.

Russia has intensified its nightly assaults on Ukraine, launching over 600 drones and rockets within 48 hours. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Kremlin subjected Ukraine’s capital and other cities to massive attacks. On May 25, the Russian military fired 69 missiles and over 298 drones, striking 2...

JPMorganChase has outlined four potential scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.

JPMorganChase has outlined four potential scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine. The JPMorgan Center for Geopolitics predicted that at the offensive’s current pace it will take Russia about 118 years to gain control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Therefore, Putin will...

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican.

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican. Russia is set to deliver a memorandum to Ukraine outlining its proposals for settling the war. President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is open to any form of diplomacy that can yield real results ...

Europe plans to purchase US weapons for Ukraine.

Europe plans to purchase US weapons for Ukraine. European leaders are urgently seeking ways to maintain their support for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s increasingly apparent withdrawal of support for Kyiv. The US is not approving new milit...

Friday, May 23

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump.

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that support for a bill imposing “tough sanctions” against Russia has grown in the US Congress to 81 senators out of the 100 total. To override a p...

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war.

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war. US President Donald Trump, during a conversation with European leaders on May 19, said that the Russian president is not prepared to end the war against Ukraine because he believes he is winning. Howe...

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine.

The EU will make its first contribution to a dedicated defense fund and help to develop the defense industry together with Ukraine. The EU will invest the first €40M into a dedicated European defense fund, seeking to strengthen its military capabilities. The European Investment Fund (EIF), which provides financing to small and med...

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year.

Ukraine could have earned over $2B from arms exports last year. Ukrainian gunmakers are prepared to export surplus products to partner countries, but they need permission from the state, said Kateryna Mykhalko, executive director of the Technological Forces of Ukr...

Thursday, May 22

The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce.

The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce. Moscow has committed to sending Washington the terms that “they need to achieve a ceasefire” with Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these terms are expected in the com...

The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine.

The Russian army is increasing its offensive potential in Ukraine. There is no slowing down in the fighting taking place in the Chasiv Yar area of the Donetsk region, but instead the enemy is working on increasing its military offensive potential, the 24th separat...

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative.

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative. Romanian President Nicusor Dan does not support deploying troops to Ukraine for a potential peacekeeping mission. “I think it would not be very appropriate because of the tension that already ex...

Wednesday, May 21

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement.

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement. President Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is exploring the option of an international meeting that would include high-level delegations from Russia, the US, and potentially representatives from the E...

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland.

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland. Western intelligence suggests that once the fighting in Ukraine concludes and a lasting ceasefire is established, Moscow could swiftly reposition troops to the borders of Finland, Norway, the Baltic s...

Tuesday, May 20

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year.

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year. Russian dictator Putin is convinced that his troops will break through Ukrainian defenses and take full control of four Ukrainian regions by the year’s end. According to Bloomberg, his confidenc...

The EU has approved a €150B rearmament fund aimed at enhancing support for Ukraine.

The EU has approved a €150B rearmament fund aimed at enhancing support for Ukraine. As reported by Reuters, the EU nations have come to a preliminary agreement on establishing a new credit mechanism for rearmament purposes entitled the Security Action For Europe (SAFE), which is valu...

Finland will provide Ukraine with ammunition sourced from frozen Russian assets, following a €90M agreement.

Finland will provide Ukraine with ammunition sourced from frozen Russian assets, following a €90M agreement. Finland has been selected as one of the implementing nations in an initiative in which the EU will aid Ukraine with defense resources derived from these frozen assets. Helsinki plans to acquire heavy ...

Monday, May 19

After the Istanbul talks, Russia intensified its attacks against Ukraine, launching about 300 drones.

After the Istanbul talks, Russia intensified its attacks against Ukraine, launching about 300 drones. On the night of May 18, the aggressor conducted attack on Ukraine, utilizing 273 drones in one night, a record amount. Ukraine’s air defense destroyed 88 drones, while another 128 decoy drones w...

Ukraine’s allies increase their defense support for Ukraine; Americans are set to manufacture Ukrainian naval drones.

Ukraine’s allies increase their defense support for Ukraine; Americans are set to manufacture Ukrainian naval drones. Red Cat Holdings will start producing Magura V7 Ukrainian drones in the US by the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in exporting Ukrainian naval drone technology. This entry in...

Ukraine paid $770M upfront to foreign weapon suppliers for products that were never delivered.

Ukraine paid $770M upfront to foreign weapon suppliers for products that were never delivered. Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has paid approximately $770M to foreign intermediaries for arms and ammunition that have never been delivered. Notably, the specialized ...

Friday, May 16

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey.

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey. After arriving in Ankara on May 15, Zelenskyy described the Russian contingent as “fake,” contrasting it with the high-ranking officials in the Ukrainian delegation. The Russian delegation...

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive.

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive. On May 15, a three-hour meeting between President Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place in Ankara. It was planned that high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine would follo...

Russia has sacrificed the lives of 400,000 soldiers to capture 1% of Ukraine’s territory.

Russia has sacrificed the lives of 400,000 soldiers to capture 1% of Ukraine’s territory. The war against Ukraine costs Russia an enormously high price, resulting in its greatest military losses since World War II. Since the beginning of 2024, the Russians have managed to take control of o...

Thursday, May 15

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions.

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions. During a joint press conference in Berlin with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the Ukraine issue and commended Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for hi...

The Ukrainian Parliament supports allowing arms exports, emphasizing the need for increased governmental support for exporters.

The Ukrainian Parliament supports allowing arms exports, emphasizing the need for increased governmental support for exporters. Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, argues that resuming military product exports would achieve four objectives: Attract additional financial resources from foreign cli...

Russia is preparing for a large-scale offensive; the US recognizes that Putin is the main obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia is preparing for a large-scale offensive; the US recognizes that Putin is the main obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest that Russian troops are likely preparing for a larger offensive in Ukraine. Russia is moving troops to key hotspots on the battlefield, rather than demonstrating...

Wednesday, May 14

Zelenskyy wants to conduct discussions solely with Putin in Istanbul, but Russia has not confirmed its delegation.

Zelenskyy wants to conduct discussions solely with Putin in Istanbul, but Russia has not confirmed its delegation. According to the President’s Office, on May 15 in Istanbul President Zelenskyy will only meet with Vladimir Putin and not anyone else from the Russian side. “Only Putin can make a decision...

The US is discussing the deployment of British, French, German, and Polish forces west of the Dnipro River in Ukraine.

The US is discussing the deployment of British, French, German, and Polish forces west of the Dnipro River in Ukraine. Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, stated that the US is in talks with European countries about sending troops to Ukraine, west of the Dnipro River, as a condition for resolving the conflict ...

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