War

Tuesday, June 13

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun: seven settlements have been liberated in the last week.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun: seven settlements have been liberated in the last week. The Armed Forces liberated seven settlements in the Donetsk region, namely Lobkove, Levadne, Makarivka, Neskuchne, Blagodatne, Storozheve, and Novodarivka, reported Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Ma...

The attitude of Poles towards Ukrainian refugees is deteriorating.

The attitude of Poles towards Ukrainian refugees is deteriorating. Researchers from the University of Warsaw and the Academy of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw indicated a growing number of Poles have changed their attitude towards Ukrainian war migrants because o...

Monday, June 12

Canada allocates $373M in military support and extends preferential trade for one year.

Canada allocates $373M in military support and extends preferential trade for one year. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced CAD 500M in new support during his visit to Kyiv. The country will transfer 288 additional AIM-7 missiles for air defense, provide 10,000 105-mm calibe...

Ukraine will receive a new $2.1B military aid package from the US.

Ukraine will receive a new $2.1B military aid package from the US. According to the Pentagon, this package contains critical air defense equipment and ammunition and is provided as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). It includes additional ammu...

Friday, June 9

American lawmakers have asked President Biden to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, and Ukraine will manufacture its own with a range of 1,000 km.

American lawmakers have asked President Biden to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, and Ukraine will manufacture its own with a range of 1,000 km. As Politico writes, US lawmakers from both parties are pushing Biden to deliver ATACMS to Ukraine. In a letter to Biden, 10 Republican and Democratic lawmakers noted that the war in Ukraine has turned...

Thursday, June 8

Disaster at the Kakhovka HPP: which countries are helping Ukraine.

Disaster at the Kakhovka HPP: which countries are helping Ukraine. US President Joe Biden said that the US will help Ukraine in connection with the Russian occupiers’ destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said the US is in clos...

Germany will supply Ukraine with a new batch of Marder IFVs.

Germany will supply Ukraine with a new batch of Marder IFVs. The Rheinmetall concern announced on June 6 that it had received an order for 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles from the Federal Ministry of Defense. The vehicles should be delivered to Ukraine by ...

The US plans a new military aid package, and the new Bulgarian government promises to continue defense support for Ukraine.

The US plans a new military aid package, and the new Bulgarian government promises to continue defense support for Ukraine. Soon, the US intends to provide Ukraine with additional packages of military support, National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby said. According to him, if Russia is concerned about Ukraine̵...

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory.

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory. The leaders of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and te...

Wednesday, June 7

Russia blew up a major hydroelectric power station, the Nova Kakhovka dam.

Russia blew up a major hydroelectric power station, the Nova Kakhovka dam. On June 6, around three o’clock in the morning, Russian terrorists blew up the dam and the engine room of the Kakhovka HPP, located near the town of Nova Kakhovka in the temporarily occupied Khe...

In addition to the terrorist attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, Russia attacked Ukraine from the air.

In addition to the terrorist attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, Russia attacked Ukraine from the air. The Air Defense Force of Ukraine destroyed all 35 cruise missiles launched by the aggressor on June 6, a few hours after terrorists blew up the dam in the Kherson region. Most of the X-101/X-555 missi...

Australia plans to transfer F/A-18 Hornet fighters and Hawkei armored vehicles to Ukraine.

Australia plans to transfer F/A-18 Hornet fighters and Hawkei armored vehicles to Ukraine. The plan is to transfer 41 decommissioned F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Kyiv, the Australian Financial Review reports. Australian military expert Robert Potter confirmed that negotiations are taking place...

Tuesday, June 6

The provision of F-16 to Ukraine has a powerful political meaning: the US wants Ukraine to win.

The provision of F-16 to Ukraine has a powerful political meaning: the US wants Ukraine to win. The first batch of F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine at the end of September, which means that they will not take part in the counteroffensive. However, the decision made by US President Joe Biden ...

Monday, June 5

Asia’s largest security forum focus is the war in Ukraine.

Asia’s largest security forum focus is the war in Ukraine. Defense chiefs gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum, the Shangri-La Dialogue, to discuss critical threats amid rising tensions between the US and China. The war in Ukraine was...

Friday, June 2

Ukraine will receive an additional 300 German Vector drones and Gepard air defense systems from the US.

Ukraine will receive an additional 300 German Vector drones and Gepard air defense systems from the US. The German company Quantum-Systems GmbH received an order for 300 additional medium-range Vector reconnaissance UAVs to be provided as military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Minis...

Thursday, June 1

Immediately after the attack on Moscow, Belgorod and two refineries in the Krasnodar territory were struck.

Immediately after the attack on Moscow, Belgorod and two refineries in the Krasnodar territory were struck. According to Western officials and defense analysts, these and other similar attacks are designed to deceive the enemy, interfere with their thinking, and otherwise “shape” the battlefield...

Wednesday, May 31

Several Ukrainian drones were downed near one of Putin’s residences in the Moscow region.

Several Ukrainian drones were downed near one of Putin’s residences in the Moscow region. The Russian Defense Ministry reported an attack Tuesday involving eight drones. Air defenses shot down five, and electronic warfare systems suppressed the other three. Some were downed in the elite Mo...

Tuesday, May 30

The aggressor continues to attack Ukraine through the skies, and Kyiv is the main target.

The aggressor continues to attack Ukraine through the skies, and Kyiv is the main target. During the aerial attack during the night of May 29, the Russian occupiers attacked military facilities and critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine with about 40 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles an...

Monday, May 29

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi: it’s time to take back what is ours.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi: it’s time to take back what is ours. With attention focused on Ukraine’s potential counteroffensive, top general Valeriy Zaluzhnyi on Saturday posted a video on social media proclaiming that “The time has come to reclaim what is ours”. T...

Canada provides new military aid to Ukraine; the US is working on a new $300M package.

Canada provides new military aid to Ukraine; the US is working on a new $300M package. Canada will provide Ukraine with additional ammunition, expand their training program for the Ukrainian military, and send five more tactical medicine instructors to Poland in addition to the seven al...

Friday, May 26

The first stage of Ukrainian pilot training on the F-16 will occur in Britain.

The first stage of Ukrainian pilot training on the F-16 will occur in Britain. The pilot training will take place in Great Britain. Ukraine is prepared to send 20 military personnel who speak English well, which is crucial for faster learning. The training course involves traini...

Thursday, May 25

Stoltenberg: Ukraine cannot join NATO during the war.

Stoltenberg: Ukraine cannot join NATO during the war. During the German Marshall Fund Brussels Forum, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance while the war continues is impossible. “The main question ...

Ukraine’s defense purchases will be made according to NATO standards.

Ukraine’s defense purchases will be made according to NATO standards. As reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, a single national Defense Procurement Agency will procure weapons and military equipment. Within the limits of the provided funds, the agency will ma...

Ukraine’s Register of Losses from Russian Aggression will begin operating in August.

Ukraine’s Register of Losses from Russian Aggression will begin operating in August. As the Ministry of Justice explained, the agreement signed in Reykjavík imposes certain obligations on the signatory countries. Currently, work is underway to create management bodies consisting of a ...

Germany has provided an aerial surveillance system and reconnaissance drones and will send over 100 Leopard 1A5s.

Germany has provided an aerial surveillance system and reconnaissance drones and will send over 100 Leopard 1A5s. Germany provided a new military aid package, including the TRML-4D aerial surveillance radar system and 54 VECTOR reconnaissance drones, two BIBER armored bridge layers, three mobile, protected demini...

Wednesday, May 24

Germany may join the missile alliance and provide Ukraine with its Storm Shadow analogs.

Germany may join the missile alliance and provide Ukraine with its Storm Shadow analogs. As the German media outlet RND writes, Fabian Hoffmann, a missile expert from the University of Oslo, confirmed Ukraine’s “relatively significant success” with the British Storm Shad...

NATO is considering security guarantees for Ukraine under the “Israeli scenario”.

NATO is considering security guarantees for Ukraine under the “Israeli scenario”. NATO member states are considering the possibility of providing Ukraine security guarantees that are similar to those available to Israel before Ukraine joins the Alliance, said Polish President Andrz...

When Ukraine has a green light for delivery of F-16s, who will provide them, and how many planes are needed to change the course of the war?

When Ukraine has a green light for delivery of F-16s, who will provide them, and how many planes are needed to change the course of the war? Central and Eastern European officials told Politico that they do not rule out Ukraine receiving the F-16 in the fall. According to US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, the delivery of the fighters w...

According to the EBA, 94% of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Ukraine have suffered losses from the war.

According to the EBA, 94% of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Ukraine have suffered losses from the war. It is also noted that the number of entrepreneurs estimating business losses of up to $10,000 has decreased from 33% in October to the current 24%. Losses in the $10,000-$50,000 range are already repo...

Tuesday, May 23

The Freedom of Russia Legion is responsible for the events in the Belgorod region.

The Freedom of Russia Legion is responsible for the events in the Belgorod region. The Freedom of Russia Legion and members of the Russian Volunteer Corps, fighting on the Ukrainian side, are conducting an operation in the Russian Belgorod region to create a “security strip...

The occupiers have attacked the Ukrainian energy system again, and the Zaporizhzhia NPP was de-energized entirely.

The occupiers have attacked the Ukrainian energy system again, and the Zaporizhzhia NPP was de-energized entirely. After the nighttime shelling on May 22, complications resulted in the Ukrainian energy system, but it continues to work stably, the Ministry of Energy reports. In the massive attack, two mines in the ...

The IAEA is preparing a new safety plan for the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

The IAEA is preparing a new safety plan for the Zaporizhzhia NPP. According to the WP, Rafael Grossi’s team plans to present the program to the UN Security Council next week. The plan is based on five principles: a ban on placing heavy military equipment and s...

The US has already provided Ukraine with about $60B in aid to repel Russian aggression,

The US has already provided Ukraine with about $60B in aid to repel Russian aggression, said Christopher Smith, deputy head of the US mission in Ukraine, at the Ukrainian American War Time Economy Forum. He clarified that the US has provided $36.9B in military aid and $22.9B in budget su...

Monday, May 22

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a $375M military aid package.

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a $375M military aid package. According to the US Department of Defense, the new aid includes additional ammunition for the US-provided HIMARS systems, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, and critical auxiliary equipment worth up...

The US, Portugal, and Italy have joined the air coalition for Ukraine.

The US, Portugal, and Italy have joined the air coalition for Ukraine. During a press conference after the G7 summit in Japan, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, officially announced that the US military will train Ukrainian pilots to operate and work on F-16...

Friday, May 19

Josep Borrell proposes the allocation of another €3.5B in military aid to Ukraine.

Josep Borrell proposes the allocation of another €3.5B in military aid to Ukraine. The head of EU diplomacy suggests contributing these funds to the European Peace Fund (EPF), which is used to finance military aid to Ukraine, reported Euractiv. It has been reported that Borrell has ...

The Pentagon is not against other countries transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine,

The Pentagon is not against other countries transferring F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, according to a high-ranking official from the US Department of Defense, wrote Politico. The publication drew attention to the fact that after Great Britain and the Netherlands announced the start of a...

Several countries are ready to provide F-16s jets to Ukraine.

Several countries are ready to provide F-16s jets to Ukraine. According to the NYT, Ukraine can rely on the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and Norway. In particular, the Netherlands is one of four European countries that have quietly signaled that they are ready...

Thursday, May 18

The US House of Representatives supported the creation of a special tribunal for the Russian Federation.

The US House of Representatives supported the creation of a special tribunal for the Russian Federation. On May 16, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the US House of Representatives supported the draft resolution, Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment...

What security guarantees should Ukraine expect at the Vilnius NATO summit?

What security guarantees should Ukraine expect at the Vilnius NATO summit? Kyiv is preparing to sign agreements on the deterrence of the Russian Federation’s further aggression and security guarantees, which will apply before joining the country joins NATO. Two options are ...

Half of Ukrainians support the restoration of Ukraine’s nuclear power.

Half of Ukrainians support the restoration of Ukraine’s nuclear power. About 47.8% of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine needs to reacquire an arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons. According to the research by the Razumkov Center, 52% of respondents believe that tactical nuc...

Great Britain and the Netherlands will work on creating an aviation coalition for Ukraine: Belgium and Poland are ready to join, and Germany will abstain.

Great Britain and the Netherlands will work on creating an aviation coalition for Ukraine: Belgium and Poland are ready to join, and Germany will abstain. Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte agreed on this course of action at the summit of the Council of Europe in Iceland. It also became known tha...

Ukroboronprom and Rheinmetall have announced a strategic partnership; a joint venture will be launched in the summer.

Ukroboronprom and Rheinmetall have announced a strategic partnership; a joint venture will be launched in the summer. The partnership will begin with the maintenance and repair of armored vehicles that have been transferred to Ukraine. Later, the partners will jointly produce Rheinmetall products in Ukraine and devel...

Wednesday, May 17

Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine: Kyiv was attacked twice in one night.

Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine: Kyiv was attacked twice in one night. Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny said that during the nighttime missile strike that Russia fired 18 missiles at Ukraine. In particular the enemy launched six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic m...

The Pentagon is running out of money for weapons for Ukraine.

The Pentagon is running out of money for weapons for Ukraine. Only about $6B remains in the $48B aid package for Ukraine that Congress approved in December. This means that US funding for weapons and supplies could end by mid-summer, writes Politico. As a result...

Tuesday, May 16

The UK will provide air defense missiles and hundreds of long-range strike drones.

The UK will provide air defense missiles and hundreds of long-range strike drones. In the coming months, Great Britain will send hundreds of new attack drones to Ukraine with a range of over 200 km, the British government said in a statement. In addition, in the summer Britain will ...

France will provide Ukraine with dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks.

France will provide Ukraine with dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks. In the coming weeks, the country is expected to prepare and equip several Ukrainian battalions with dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC. These provisions were recorded i...

Ukraine lacks $6.5B for rapid reconstruction, said Minister of Finance Serhii Marchenko.

Ukraine lacks $6.5B for rapid reconstruction, said Minister of Finance Serhii Marchenko. He notes that of the $14B needed for rapid reconstruction, $3.3B is already in the budget. There are also stated intentions of partners to finance these costs. In particular, the US will allocate $2.3...

Monday, May 15

Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has lost 30%, or 5.5 million members, of its workforce.

Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has lost 30%, or 5.5 million members, of its workforce. The decline in the workforce may become a reason for a slowing in the pace of Ukraine’s recovery, believes Oleksiy Miroshnychenko, president of the Confederation of Employers of Ukraine. According to ...

Friday, May 12

Ukraine and the West are discussing a counteroffensive.

Ukraine and the West are discussing a counteroffensive. As Bloomberg notes, Ukraine is armed with an arsenal worth more than $30B, which was provided by its allies, and is preparing for a counteroffensive that could push Russia to decide to end the war. If...

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