War

Thursday, July 4

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 ...

Monday, June 17

Historic moment: what did Ukraine and the US agree on within the 10-year security agreement?

Historic moment: what did Ukraine and the US agree on within the 10-year security agreement? Kyiv and Washington signed a bilateral security agreement in which the US undertakes long-term commitments aimed at supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win the war and deter possible military aggres...

The final communiqué of the Peace Summit was signed by 80 states and four organizations: What was declared?

The final communiqué of the Peace Summit was signed by 80 states and four organizations: What was declared? During the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, the participants agreed on a common position on three points: food security, nuclear and energy security, and the release of all captured a...

Ukraine receives a large batch of weapons with IRIS-Ts, tanks, and HIMARS from Germany and artillery shells from the Czech initiative.

Ukraine receives a large batch of weapons with IRIS-Ts, tanks, and HIMARS from Germany and artillery shells from the Czech initiative. Ukraine received another large delivery of weapons from Germany, including air defense systems, tanks, and armored vehicles. The package includes 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, 10 Leopard 1 A5 ...

Denmark will be the first NATO country to invest in the production of Ukrainian weapons; with the Netherlands, Ukraine will finance domestic defense companies.

Denmark will be the first NATO country to invest in the production of Ukrainian weapons; with the Netherlands, Ukraine will finance domestic defense companies. The head of the Ministry of Defense, Rustem Umerov, announced that Denmark will invest in the production of weapons in Ukraine during a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Ramste...

NATO has approved a plan to expand its support to Ukraine, but it will not be €40B annually.

NATO has approved a plan to expand its support to Ukraine, but it will not be €40B annually. According to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the plan envisages the Alliance assuming the international coordination of the supply of weapons and training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. NATO lea...

EU and NATO leaders have responded to Putin’s demands regarding the terms of peace talks with Ukraine.

EU and NATO leaders have responded to Putin’s demands regarding the terms of peace talks with Ukraine. On the eve of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, to which Russia was not invited, the Russian president said that for peace talks to begin Ukrainian troops must completely withdraw from four of its regi...

Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Japan, and 10 similar agreements are being prepared.

Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Japan, and 10 similar agreements are being prepared. Ukraine and Japan signed a bilateral security agreement, under which Japan will provide Ukraine with $4.5B in 2024 and will continue to help throughout the ten-year term of the agreement. The document...

Friday, June 14

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies.

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies. The head of the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, said that Ukraine will receive the first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies this summer. Moreover, Ukraine will have the...

Ukraine’s victory in the war is a basic requirement for its membership in NATO.

Ukraine’s victory in the war is a basic requirement for its membership in NATO. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted: “I expect that the allies will make an important announcement in the run-up to the Washington summit and at the summit itself regarding the supply ...

NATO moves to mandate the provision of weapons to Ukraine by member countries.

NATO moves to mandate the provision of weapons to Ukraine by member countries. Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels said the supply of weapons to Ukraine will become mandatory for NATO countries. These supplies will be coordinated by the military bloc’s command...

Thursday, June 13

The US and EU are strengthening their military support for Ukraine, providing various air defense systems.

The US and EU are strengthening their military support for Ukraine, providing various air defense systems. US President Joe Biden decided to transfer another Patriot missile complex to Ukraine, the second system Washington has transferred. The system will be deployed on the front line in just a few days. M...

Wednesday, June 12

Ukraine’s energy sector has lost $56B through the war.

Ukraine’s energy sector has lost $56B through the war. As a result of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered direct and indirect financial losses in the amount of $56.2B, while the cost of reconstruction, which ...

Russia wants to seize and share $10-12T of mineral deposits in Ukraine and share them with China.

Russia wants to seize and share $10-12T of mineral deposits in Ukraine and share them with China. American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that the US should contribute to Ukraine’s victory in the war to prevent the Russian Federation, together with China, from gaining access to impor...

The US will allow the transfer of American weapons to the Azov Brigade and permit Ukraine to attack 16% of Russian territory.

The US will allow the transfer of American weapons to the Azov Brigade and permit Ukraine to attack 16% of Russian territory. The US has rescinded its ban on the transfer of American weapons to the Ukrainian Azov Brigade, which has been in place since 2017. From now on, these servicemen will be able to receive the same armed...

Tuesday, June 11

Ukraine continues its successful attacks on the enemy’s military facilities.

Ukraine continues its successful attacks on the enemy’s military facilities. On the evening of June 8, drones attacked the Russian tug, Inzhener Smirnov, and a barge, Section-179, in the Taganrog Bay of the Sea of Azov. In addition, Ukrainian forces hit Russian S-300/S-400 m...

NATO will expand its defense cooperation with Ukraine and share intelligence.

NATO will expand its defense cooperation with Ukraine and share intelligence. NATO plans to expand cooperation with Ukraine in defense technologies and share additional intelligence data to combat Russia in cyber security. The agreement is planned to be finalized before the All...

Monday, June 10

The NATO Secretary General scaled back his proposed €100B fund for Ukraine, but the Alliance plans to create a new special envoy position for Ukraine.

The NATO Secretary General scaled back his proposed €100B fund for Ukraine, but the Alliance plans to create a new special envoy position for Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is abandoning plans to develop a five-year, €100B military aid fund for Ukraine after facing opposition from fellow allies. Instead, a new proposal is being considered with...

During a meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a new $225M military aid package and apologized for the six-month delay in delivering weapons.

During a meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a new $225M military aid package and apologized for the six-month delay in delivering weapons. The American and Ukrainian leaders met in Paris, where they both came to mark the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy. US President Joe Biden announced a new defe...

Paris will provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv and launch a training program for Ukrainian pilots.

Paris will provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv and launch a training program for Ukrainian pilots. The training will begin this summer and will take five to six months, and the handover of the planes will take place closer to the end of the year, French President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting ...

Ukrainian government and businesses are working to restore the energy facilities that was destroyed by the Russians.

Ukrainian government and businesses are working to restore the energy facilities that was destroyed by the Russians. As a result of shelling, Ukraine lost 50% of its power generation capacity. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal noted that 42 thermal power units were destroyed, 27% of large TPPs are working, 73% are curren...

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