War

Friday, March 17

Russia has reduced its offensive pace and is preparing for a defense in Crimea.

Russia has reduced its offensive pace and is preparing for a defense in Crimea. The overall speed of Russian operations on the front in Ukraine has decreased compared to previous weeks, the ISW reported. According to Oleksiy Dmytrashkivskyi, the spokesman for the Defense Forces o...

Washington is in a hurry to prepare Kyiv for a spring counteroffensive.

Washington is in a hurry to prepare Kyiv for a spring counteroffensive. According to Politico, on Wednesday after the meeting of the multilateral national contact group on the defense of Ukraine, Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said that “Ukraine cannot waste timeR...

Results from the 10th Ramstein: Leopard 2, artillery shells, anti-aircraft missiles, and NASAMS.

Results from the 10th Ramstein: Leopard 2, artillery shells, anti-aircraft missiles, and NASAMS. Spain has decided to deliver to Ukraine four Leopard 2 main battle tanks in addition to the previously promised six, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said at the tenth meeting of the Contact Group on...

During the war, the EU provided has €50B in aid to Ukraine.

During the war, the EU provided has €50B in aid to Ukraine. In 2022, the EU adopted more than 200 measures to help the state and people of Ukraine and support member states in overcoming the consequences of the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, a...

Israel will allow anti-drone systems to be supplied to Ukraine.

Israel will allow anti-drone systems to be supplied to Ukraine. Israel approved export licenses for the sale of anti-drone systems to Ukraine. They will help counter Iranian drones that are being used by Russia, Axios reports. It is noted that for the first time s...

Thursday, March 16

Ukraine will receive more than 150 Leopard tanks from its allies.

Ukraine will receive more than 150 Leopard tanks from its allies. During an online Rammstein meeting, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Ukraine will receive 150 Leopard tanks from nine countries. At the same time, Rheinmetall director Armin Papperger said earli...

Several countries can provide MiG-29s to Ukraine at once.

Several countries can provide MiG-29s to Ukraine at once. Polish government spokesman Piotr Muller said that Warsaw had received positive signals about transferring Soviet MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine from several countries simultaneously. He noted that Po...

US senators from both parties are pressuring the Pentagon to provide F-16s to Ukraine.

US senators from both parties are pressuring the Pentagon to provide F-16s to Ukraine. According to Politico, a letter from eight senators to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demands an assessment of the various factors that are necessary to transfer the F-16 to Ukraine successfully. A...

Wednesday, March 15

The Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces explains that the operation in Bakhmut is crucial to the stability of the entire front’s defense.

The Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces explains that the operation in Bakhmut is crucial to the stability of the entire front’s defense. Valery Zaluzhnyi said that the defense of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region is strategically important for containing the Russian Federation. Therefore, despite the statement of Western analysts about the...

Rheinmetall can supply Ukraine with the required number of shells, but the EU is delaying orders.

Rheinmetall can supply Ukraine with the required number of shells, but the EU is delaying orders. The general director of the Rheinmetall concern, Armin Papperger, said that without orders, the company will not be able to meet Ukraine’s needs for 155 mm artillery shells if the allies do not alloca...

Russian media believes that the attachment of Russian troops to offensive operations in Bakhmut increases Ukraine’s offensive capabilities.

Russian media believes that the attachment of Russian troops to offensive operations in Bakhmut increases Ukraine’s offensive capabilities. According to the Russian military bloggers, Ukrainian forces will prioritize attacking Berdyansk-Melitopol in the Zaporizhzhia region or Mariupol-Volnovakha in the Donetsk region in the south. Some ex...

Tuesday, March 14

The US and Ukraine are losing unity on issues of war.

The US and Ukraine are losing unity on issues of war. After a year of full-scale war, Washington and Kyiv are increasingly at odds over the war’s goals and how and when the conflict will end, reported Politico. First, the US worries that Ukraine is wasti...

Russian weapon exports have collapsed since the war began, and Ukraine moves among the top importers.

Russian weapon exports have collapsed since the war began, and Ukraine moves among the top importers. Compared with 2013-2017, the share of the Russian Federation in world arms exports for 2018-2022 decreased by 6% to 16%. Experts predict further decline due to the war against Ukraine and sanctions. I...

Ukraine supports the liberation of Crimea, even at the cost of aid reduction.

Ukraine supports the liberation of Crimea, even at the cost of aid reduction. Most Ukrainians consider any territorial concessions to achieve peace unacceptable. According to a survey of KIIS, only 9% are generally ready for concessions, although 87% of Ukrainians are against i...

Monday, March 13

Despite their victorious claims, the Russian forces have not made any progress in Bakhmut.

Despite their victorious claims, the Russian forces have not made any progress in Bakhmut. According to the ISW, despite Russian troops and units from the paramilitary Wagner Group launching continued ground attacks in the city, there is no evidence that they have made any progress. “...

Norway will transfer additional air defense systems to Ukraine.

Norway will transfer additional air defense systems to Ukraine. The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, met with his colleague, the Minister of Defense of Norway, Bjorn Arild Gram, as part of his visit to Kyiv. During his visit, Gram announced that N...

The Ukrainian Government allocates almost $3M in grants for defense projects.

The Ukrainian Government allocates almost $3M in grants for defense projects. The Innovation Development Fund of Ukraine will allocate UAH 109M ($2.97M) to security and defense projects. “While the Russian aggression continues, one of the key activities of the Innovation Develo...

Friday, March 10

The enemy launched 84 missiles, including six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal rockets, at Ukraine.

The enemy launched 84 missiles, including six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal rockets, at Ukraine. During the nighttime missile strike, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 34 cruise missiles out of 48 missiles of this type that were launched by the invaders. Among these missiles were the X-101, X-555,...

Poland will work with Slovakia to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine.

Poland will work with Slovakia to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine. The Slovak government will formally decide on this issue in the coming days, said Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nagy. Moreover, Poland has officially agreed to send the MiG-29 together with Slovaki...

Ukrainians destroyed thousands of pieces of enemy equipment with the help of a new satellite.

Ukrainians destroyed thousands of pieces of enemy equipment with the help of a new satellite. The ICEYE spacecraft, purchased with donations from Ukrainians through the Serhiy Prytula charitable foundation, helped identify and destroy thousands of pieces of enemy equipment, Ukrainian intellige...

Thursday, March 9

EU countries are considering three steps to provide ammunition to Ukraine.

EU countries are considering three steps to provide ammunition to Ukraine. Defense ministers from the EU countries are considering a three-stage plan to provide Ukraine with ammunition and military equipment. The EU should also establish medium-term and long-term measures fo...

EU proposes €1B in artillery ammunition, but Ukraine needs €4B.

EU proposes €1B in artillery ammunition, but Ukraine needs €4B. According to Ukraine Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine needs one million rounds of ammunition as soon as possible to deter Russian forces and launch a counteroffensive. Ukraine urgently needs...

The West has doubled the supply of weapons to Ukraine on the eve of a possible counteroffensive.

The West has doubled the supply of weapons to Ukraine on the eve of a possible counteroffensive. Since December 9, 2022, the Pentagon has sent more than $8B in military aid to Ukraine. According to The Economist, this is 40% of all promised weapons to Ukraine since the start of a full-scale war. ...

The war against Ukraine will destroy Russia’s economy, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

The war against Ukraine will destroy Russia’s economy, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. “If you take our forecasts for the medium term, they mean that the Russian economy will shrink by at least 7%”, she clarified. In addition, the Russian economy will eventually suffer in the long...

Leopard tanks with trained crews will arrive in March from Germany and Portugal.

Leopard tanks with trained crews will arrive in March from Germany and Portugal. 21 Leopard-2 tanks from Germany and Portugal will arrive in Ukraine this month with trained crews, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The 18 German Leopard 2A6 tanks and 3 Portuguese tanks ...

Canada will supply drones and announces new training for the Ukrainian military.

Canada will supply drones and announces new training for the Ukrainian military. According to the National Post, discussions have concluded regarding the supply of Canadian drones, which Ukraine has called the only product on the market that meets all its operational needs. The pu...

Wednesday, March 8

Ukraine has asked the US for MK-20 cluster bombs for drone strikes.

Ukraine has asked the US for MK-20 cluster bombs for drone strikes. Ukraine expanded its request to the US for cluster munitions, which are banned in more than 120 countries, but not the US or Ukraine, due to the potential threat to civilians and indiscriminate collat...

Switzerland has banned the re-export of its weapons to Ukraine.

Switzerland has banned the re-export of its weapons to Ukraine. The upper house of the Swiss parliament rejected a request for permission to re-export Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine. Liberal representative Thierry Burkart stated that Germany, Spain, and Denmark app...

Tuesday, March 7

Reznikov will meet with EU Defense ministers in Stockholm on March 7-8 to discuss further help for Ukraine.

Reznikov will meet with EU Defense ministers in Stockholm on March 7-8 to discuss further help for Ukraine. According to the schedule, in the first meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov will inform the EU ministers of the latest developments on the ground and the most critical priorities and ...

Weapons from the British fund will be delayed.

Weapons from the British fund will be delayed. The British-led international fund of almost €590M established to provide new weapons to Ukraine is suffering from delays, writes The Guardian. The British Ministry of Defense created and leads the fu...

Ukraine eyes an end to the fighting for Bakhmut and a window for its counteroffensive.

Ukraine eyes an end to the fighting for Bakhmut and a window for its counteroffensive. The ISW believes that the Bakhmut defense remains strategically sound, as the Ukrainian Army continues to destroy Russian forces without suffering excessive casualties. In their opinion, the departure...

Russia is repairing their T-62 and BTR-50 tanks due to an armored vehicle shortage on the battlefield.

Russia is repairing their T-62 and BTR-50 tanks due to an armored vehicle shortage on the battlefield. According to British intelligence, the Russian army is recommissioning and deploying 60-year-old T-62 main battle tanks to compensate for their loss of armored vehicles. Since the summer of 2022, appr...

Ukraine’s military-industrial complex will be involved in Western arms production chains.

Ukraine’s military-industrial complex will be involved in Western arms production chains. According to Deputy Minister of Economy Ihor Fomenko, Ukraine has a unique opportunity to create an entirely new, modern defense industry. “To accomplish this, it is necessary to negotiate with our p...

The Russian occupiers are working on withdrawing from the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

The Russian occupiers are working on withdrawing from the Zaporizhzhia NPP. According to the state company Energoatom, the so-called “experts of the atomic industry” from Russia have arrived at the ZNPP. They began to compile lists of equipment that “must be...

Monday, March 6

Ukraine and its partners are working on an international compensatory mechanism for reparations.

Ukraine and its partners are working on an international compensatory mechanism for reparations. It should be based on an international agreement, with compensation paid utilizing sanctioned Russian assets, said PM Denys Shmyhal during the United for Justice conference in Lviv. According to him, ...

A new $400M US military aid package includes HIMARS missiles and ammunition.

A new $400M US military aid package includes HIMARS missiles and ammunition. According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the new military aid package includes more ammunition for US-provided HIMARS and howitzers and ammunition for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, ar...

Friday, March 3

The G20 negotiations ended without a common position on the Russian war against Ukraine.

The G20 negotiations ended without a common position on the Russian war against Ukraine. The G20 foreign ministers ended their meeting in New Delhi without a consensus on the war in Ukraine because of their “differences of opinion,” Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishan...

Europe is unable to send the promised tanks to Ukraine quickly.

Europe is unable to send the promised tanks to Ukraine quickly. As the NYT writes, political leaders faced unexpected resistance from coalition partners or their defense ministries. Some armies had to call on retired instructors to teach Ukrainian soldiers how to ...

Slovakia is seeking to transfer 10 MiG-29s to Ukraine.

Slovakia is seeking to transfer 10 MiG-29s to Ukraine. If the decision is approved, it will become the first NATO country to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine, the AP notes. Slovakia has not used the planes since last summer due to a lack of spare parts an...

Ukrainians are convinced that Russia is running out of resources to continue the war.

Ukrainians are convinced that Russia is running out of resources to continue the war. 67% of Ukrainians believe that Russia is exhausting its resources, and it is realistic for Ukraine to win, together with its partners, in the not-too-distant future, according to a survey by the Kyiv ...

Thursday, March 2

The European Commission has prepared a three-component plan for providing ammunition to Ukraine and the EU.

The European Commission has prepared a three-component plan for providing ammunition to Ukraine and the EU. The first part of the plan envisages an immediate increase in the supply of shells to Ukraine, particularly 155 mm artillery rounds. This aid is to be provided through the European Peace Fund. Soon, E...

The Pentagon will not predict the exact date for the war’s end.

The Pentagon will not predict the exact date for the war’s end. US Deputy Defense Minister Colin Kahl states that it is difficult to determine the future course of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The hostilities may end in a few months or three years. He notes that ...

Russian casualties in Ukraine have exceeded its losses in all wars since WWII.

Russian casualties in Ukraine have exceeded its losses in all wars since WWII. The average number of Russian deaths in Ukraine each month was 25 times higher than the number of people killed per month during the Russian war in Chechnya and 35 times higher than in Afghanistan, sa...

Wednesday, March 1

A senior Pentagon official argues against providing F-16s.

A senior Pentagon official argues against providing F-16s. A senior Defense Department official argued against providing F-16s and the necessary training to Ukraine because of how long it would take, its cost, and Ukraine’s most urgent priorities, reported CN...

Rheinmetall has begun supplying Ukraine with automatic reconnaissance systems.

Rheinmetall has begun supplying Ukraine with automatic reconnaissance systems. The German defense concern, Rheinmetall AG, has started supplying Ukraine with UAV automatic reconnaissance systems. It is noted that these systems are used mainly for surveying areas with minimal inv...

Tuesday, February 28

After the Russian A-50 aircraft was damaged, Ukraine was attacked by Russian drones.

After the Russian A-50 aircraft was damaged, Ukraine was attacked by Russian drones. On February 26, two explosions occurred in Belarus, as a result of which a Russian A-50U aircraft was significantly damaged at a military airfield near Minsk, Belarus. In total, the Russian Federation...

The EU and the US criticize China’s peace plan as one-sided diplomacy.

The EU and the US criticize China’s peace plan as one-sided diplomacy. The EU has criticized China’s proposed action plan to settle the war in Ukraine. Beijing does not appear to distinguish between the aggressor from the victim, putting the parties on the same lev...

Monday, February 27

Poland has delivered the first Leopard 2A4 tanks and is ready to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets.

Poland has delivered the first Leopard 2A4 tanks and is ready to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets. Poland is one of Ukraine’s leading allies in terms of the economic, political, humanitarian, and military support it has provided and is an influential leader in the tank coalition. “Today we can anno...

Friday, February 24

The B9 considers Russia NATO’s biggest threat and welcomes Ukraine’s accession to the alliance and the EU.

The B9 considers Russia NATO’s biggest threat and welcomes Ukraine’s accession to the alliance and the EU. Russia is the biggest threat to the security of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries, which include Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. There...

The ECHR consolidated the cases involving the Russian seizure of the Donbas in 2014 and the full-scale invasion.

The ECHR consolidated the cases involving the Russian seizure of the Donbas in 2014 and the full-scale invasion. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) merged the cases Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (the seizure of the Donbas) and Ukraine v. Russia (the full-scale invasion) into one proceeding. The Mi...

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