War

Thursday, April 27

Ukraine has launched the BRAVE1 cluster for the development of defense technologies.

Ukraine has launched the BRAVE1 cluster for the development of defense technologies. The Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Defense, General Staff, National Security Council, Ministry of Strategic Industry, and Ministry of Economy have established a single defense technol...

Wednesday, April 26

The Pentagon outlines its supply and training scheme for M1 Abrams tanks.

The Pentagon outlines its supply and training scheme for M1 Abrams tanks. According to Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder, the M1 Abrams tanks, which the US will soon transfer to Germany, will be used exclusively for training the Ukrainian military. He explained that th...

Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia insist on security guarantees for Ukraine before NATO membership.

Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia insist on security guarantees for Ukraine before NATO membership. In an article by Prime Ministers Mateusz Morawiecki, Petr Fiala, and Eduard Heger, before Ukraine can attain membership in NATO member states must commit to providing security and political assurances...

Tuesday, April 25

Kuleba: Providing F-16s to Ukraine is the best investment in long-term security for the European continent.

Kuleba: Providing F-16s to Ukraine is the best investment in long-term security for the European continent. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, is convinced that EU countries can play a leading role in providing Ukraine with modern combat aircraft and thus demonstrate their strategic ...

Ukraine’s military expenditures have increased by 640%, and Russia has spent more on the war than expected.

Ukraine’s military expenditures have increased by 640%, and Russia has spent more on the war than expected. Ukraine’s spending in 2022 grew to $44B, the highest annual increase in the country’s military spending ever recorded by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). At the same time, m...

Monday, April 24

The eleventh Ramstein conference will yield more military aid for Ukraine, but still, no fighter jets.

The eleventh Ramstein conference will yield more military aid for Ukraine, but still, no fighter jets. The Canadian government announced the allocation of new military aid to Ukraine in the amount of CAD 39M ($28.9M). The package consists of 40 sniper rifles, 16 radios, and a CAD 34.6M contribution to ...

Damages to Ukrainian industry and logistics from the Russian aggression are estimated at $50B.

Damages to Ukrainian industry and logistics from the Russian aggression are estimated at $50B. The direct damage caused by Russia to Ukrainian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and production logistics has increased to almost $50B, said the director of the Government Office for Attracting ...

Friday, April 21

Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv has assured Ukraine of NATO’s further support, and Zelenskyy requested weapons.

Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv has assured Ukraine of NATO’s further support, and Zelenskyy requested weapons. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who arrived in Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the war, visited the town of Bucha on the outskirts of the capital. “NATO will continue ...

The supply of ammunition is being hampered by the dispute between Poland and France.

The supply of ammunition is being hampered by the dispute between Poland and France. In particular, the ambassadors of France and Poland could not resolve a dispute over who should receive joint EU contracts to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, reported Politico. Although EU leaders re...

Thursday, April 20

The US has announced a $325M military aid package for Ukraine.

The US has announced a $325M military aid package for Ukraine. The United States on Wednesday announced $325M in new military aid for Ukraine in a package that is expected to include more artillery rounds and rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ...

The European Commission will halve the common defense procurement fund for Ukraine.

The European Commission will halve the common defense procurement fund for Ukraine. According to Euractiv, in July 2022 the EU executive proposed creating the EDIRPA initiative to stimulate urgent weapons purchases by EU member states to replenish their stocks and provide military su...

Wednesday, April 19

Egypt has decided to arm Ukraine instead of the Russian Federation.

Egypt has decided to arm Ukraine instead of the Russian Federation. As WP writes, Egypt has long-standing diplomatic and military relations with Russia, but for decades it has been the main ally of the US in the Middle East and receives more than $1B in military aid a...

Tuesday, April 18

Ukraine demands Russia pay UAH 32B in compensation for damages to the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Ukraine demands Russia pay UAH 32B in compensation for damages to the Zaporizhzhia NPP. State nuclear energy company Energoatom has decided to apply to the International Court of Arbitration for compensation for the damage caused by Russia to the Zaporizhzhia NPP and other objects of the...

Friday, April 14

The EU approves the allocation of €1B for ammunition for Ukraine.

The EU approves the allocation of €1B for ammunition for Ukraine. On April 13, the EU Council approved the allocation of €1B as part of the European Peace Fund (EPF) to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is noted that this will allow the EU to reimburse member ...

Brazil refuses to sell arms to Ukraine, hoping for peace talks.

Brazil refuses to sell arms to Ukraine, hoping for peace talks. Ukraine wants to buy weapons from Brazil, but the Latin American country’s authorities refuse to sell and insist on peace negotiations. As the NYT writes, Brazil refused to transfer unused anti-...

Thursday, April 13

The number of Ukrainians in Poland planning to stay abroad has tripled in six months.

The number of Ukrainians in Poland planning to stay abroad has tripled in six months. Currently, 38% of Ukrainians who left the country because of the war want to settle in Poland. In October 2022 this number was only 17%. Another 7% of Ukrainians plan to move from Poland to another c...

Wednesday, April 12

The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act has not been used in Ukraine for various reasons.

The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act has not been used in Ukraine for various reasons. Almost a year ago, US President Joe Biden signed legislation providing material provision for Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion. However, Washington has not yet used Lend-Lease to prevent the U...

Friday, April 7

The US will transfer experimental weapons to counter Iranian drones to Ukraine.

The US will transfer experimental weapons to counter Iranian drones to Ukraine. These new weapons will be included in the recently announced military aid package, writes Defense One. The defense company SAIC will send 10 mobile c-UAS anti-drone systems to Ukraine. It successfully...

Thursday, April 6

In Warsaw, Zelenskyy and Duda have agreed on a new defense aid package.

In Warsaw, Zelenskyy and Duda have agreed on a new defense aid package. During the negotiations, the parties discussed strengthening the Ukrainian army, agreeing on the provision of a new, powerful defense package, returning Ukrainian children that have been illegally dep...

Ukraine became the second largest recipient of German weapons with €500M in the first quarter of 2023.

Ukraine became the second largest recipient of German weapons with €500M in the first quarter of 2023. According to Euractiv, Germany approved €2.4B in total arms exports in the first quarter of 2023. First place was taken by Hungary, which received military goods worth € 760M, and in second place was ...

Wednesday, April 5

Joe Biden’s administration has announced an additional $2.6B military aid package for Ukraine.

Joe Biden’s administration has announced an additional $2.6B military aid package for Ukraine. The package includes $500M in drawdown equipment, such as ammunition for HIMARS and additional munitions for the Patriot missile system, artillery and mortar rounds, heavy fuel tankers, and tactical r...

Stoltenberg calls on NATO countries to provide Ukraine with €500M in comprehensive support annually.

Stoltenberg calls on NATO countries to provide Ukraine with €500M in comprehensive support annually. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg insists that the members of the Alliance increase contributions to the fund for the comprehensive package of assistance to Ukraine. This package includes short-term ...

Thursday, March 30

Ukraine is developing attack UAVs with a range of over 3,000 kilometers.

Ukraine is developing attack UAVs with a range of over 3,000 kilometers. The National Security and Defense Council Secretary, Oleksiy Danilov, announced the production of Ukrainian-made attack drones with a flight range of over 3,000 kilometers. Ukraine tech companies have...

The Pentagon believes in significant progress toward a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

The Pentagon believes in significant progress toward a Ukrainian counteroffensive. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin believes that in the spring Ukraine will have a good opportunity to succeed with a new counteroffensive, taking advantage of the Russian army’s exhaustion and new mil...

Wednesday, March 29

Antony Blinken supports Ukraine’s peace proposal.

Antony Blinken supports Ukraine’s peace proposal. The US supports Ukraine’s peace framework, which demands the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, and opposes alternate proposals that would advantage Moscow, Secretary of State ...

Germany wants to increase spending on military aid to Ukraine fivefold.

Germany wants to increase spending on military aid to Ukraine fivefold. The plan for the coming years foresees an increase in aid from €3B to more than €15B, writes Spiegel. The Bundestag budget committee must approve the funds allocation. As the publication writes, its m...

Tuesday, March 28

Europe believes in a non-military path to Ukraine’s victory through prospects for EU membership.

Europe believes in a non-military path to Ukraine’s victory through prospects for EU membership. The President of Serbia, Aleksandr Vucic, believes it will be almost impossible for Ukraine to defeat Russia in a military capacity. Therefore, he thinks Ukraine’s optimal path is through gaining mome...

Poland will increase the ammunition production for the Armed Forces, and the EU demands immediate transfer to Ukraine.

Poland will increase the ammunition production for the Armed Forces, and the EU demands immediate transfer to Ukraine. Polish state and private enterprises of the military-industrial complex will increase the production of ammunition, which will go to both the Polish army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Prime Ministe...

Monday, March 27

Russia stole at least 1150 companies from Ukraine in the occupied territories.

Russia stole at least 1150 companies from Ukraine in the occupied territories. The Russian Federation illegally took over at least 1,150 companies that were previously under Ukrainian jurisdiction in the temporarily occupied territories. About 80% of these companies previously a...

Friday, March 24

NATO says Ukraine already has enough weapons for a counteroffensive, but analysts disagree.

NATO says Ukraine already has enough weapons for a counteroffensive, but analysts disagree. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a corresponding statement, stressing the continuing need for tanks, combat vehicles, and fighter-bomber jets. However, as Newsweek writes, the success of t...

Ukrainian intelligence has summarized the results of the latest Russian offensive.

Ukrainian intelligence has summarized the results of the latest Russian offensive. According to the deputy head of intelligence, Vadym Skibitskyi, Russian troops are unable to simultaneously attack in several directions. “And the general bravado of the enemy’s army is more bas...

The Czech Republic has given all its available weapons to Ukraine and predicts a decrease in support next year.

The Czech Republic has given all its available weapons to Ukraine and predicts a decrease in support next year. According to Czech President Petr Pavel, Prague has only a few options left for further military support for Kyiv. He claims that the Czech Republic has already sent all the weapons it could to Ukrain...

“Poland’s aid to Ukraine has reached more than $7B this year,”

“Poland’s aid to Ukraine has reached more than $7B this year,” said the Minister of Finance of Poland, Magdalena Zhechkovska. She specified that these funds make up about 1% of the country’s GDP, or almost 30 billion zloty. These funds came from the state b...

Ukraine has officially requested F/A-18 fighter jets from Finland.

Ukraine has officially requested F/A-18 fighter jets from Finland. Tripartite negotiations between Finland, Ukraine, and the US are taking place regarding the transfer of combat aircraft. However, achieving this objective requires US approval because the F/A-18 Horne...

Here are the countries that have joined the joint purchase of ammunition for Ukraine.

Here are the countries that have joined the joint purchase of ammunition for Ukraine. Spain and Denmark decided to join the European Defense Agency and will participate in the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine. Norway, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Fi...

The former CEO of Ukrainian Railways has been asked to provide the army with Ukrainian weapons as soon as possible.

The former CEO of Ukrainian Railways has been asked to provide the army with Ukrainian weapons as soon as possible. The new Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, must complete the reform of Ukroboronprom and establish weapons production for the military, Deputy Prime Minister Yuliya Svyridenko stres...

Thursday, March 23

Russia carried out two massive strikes on residential buildings in the last 24 hours.

Russia carried out two massive strikes on residential buildings in the last 24 hours. During Tuesday’s late-night drone attack, Russia launched 21 Iranian-made Shahed 136/131 drones into Ukraine, 16 of which were eliminated. Seven people were killed in the Kyiv region overnight ...

Patriot missile systems will arrive in Ukraine earlier than expected.

Patriot missile systems will arrive in Ukraine earlier than expected. According to Pentagon representatives, instructors have quickly conducted training for Ukrainian soldiers. Thus, 65 Ukrainian military personnel will complete their training at an American military ba...

Ukraine will win the war, believe 97% of Ukrainians.

Ukraine will win the war, believe 97% of Ukrainians. According to a survey by the International Republican Institute (IRI), 91% of Ukrainians support the performance of President Zelenskyy, 97% believe they will win the war against Russia, and 74% belie...

Wednesday, March 22

From Wales to Poltava: How UK citizens organize ‘train and equip’ aid runs to Ukraine

From Wales to Poltava: How UK citizens organize ‘train and equip’ aid runs to Ukraine Almost a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, “Kyiv stands strong. Kyiv stands proud; it stands tall; and most important — it stands free,” as US President Joe Biden recently said after his ...

The Pentagon is discussing the possibility of transferring old models of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

The Pentagon is discussing the possibility of transferring old models of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. According to the AP, US officials said the goal is to deliver the 70-ton combat vehicles in 8-10 months. AP clarifies that initially, the plan was to build 31 tanks of the newer version, M1A2, for Ukr...

Scholz is preparing the world community for a long recovery after the end of the war.

Scholz is preparing the world community for a long recovery after the end of the war. According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, there will be no quick end to the war that the Russian Federation started against Ukraine. Therefore, he urged the international community to be prepared be...

The UK will provide armor-piercing, anti-tank, depleted uranium shells to Ukraine.

The UK will provide armor-piercing, anti-tank, depleted uranium shells to Ukraine. The UK’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Annabel Goldie, said the UK will provide armor-piercing, depleted uranium shells to Ukraine. “Along with providing Ukraine with a squadron of Challenger 2 ma...

China provided Russia with $12M worth of drones in one year.

China provided Russia with $12M worth of drones in one year. After February 24, 2022, China had sold more than $12M worth of drones and spare parts to Russia, NYT sources say. This equipment originated from more than 70 Chinese exporters who have sold 26 differ...

The EU has talked about increasing the peace fund for Ukraine by €3.5B.

The EU has talked about increasing the peace fund for Ukraine by €3.5B. The defense ministers of the EU member states have proposed to increase the European peace fund, which is used for compensation for military equipment and ammunition transferred to Ukraine, by €3.5B, ...

Tuesday, March 21

The EU has approved a plan to supply Ukraine with ammunition worth €2B.

The EU has approved a plan to supply Ukraine with ammunition worth €2B. This decision was made by the heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the EU, reports AFP. The plan provides for the allocation of €1B from the European Peace Fund and an additional €1B for the ...

The US has announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine.

The US has announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine. The new $350M military aid package is coming from the US’s weapon stockpiles, said Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The new defense assistance includes additional munitions for HIMARS rocket ...

North Macedonia has provided Su-25 attack aircraft and is considering transferring helicopters.

North Macedonia has provided Su-25 attack aircraft and is considering transferring helicopters. North Macedonia sent four Soviet Su-25 attack aircraft to Ukraine, which were used to provide air support to the ground forces and were later decommissioned, said the country’s defense minister,...

Monday, March 20

The EU is discussing the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU.

The EU is discussing the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU. Some EU countries want to buy ammunition for Ukraine outside the bloc (the US and South Korea) if the EU cannot produce enough quickly through its own enterprises, writes Euractiv. The FT also noted t...

Russia cannot capture Bakhmut in the Donetsk region or facilities in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Russia cannot capture Bakhmut in the Donetsk region or facilities in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian occupying forces cannot complete the operation to capture the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, said Serhiy Cherevaty, the spokesman for the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukrai...

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