War

Wednesday, February 28

The EU presents a new defense strategy project: A plan to carry out up to 50% of defense purchases within the bloc.

The EU presents a new defense strategy project: A plan to carry out up to 50% of defense purchases within the bloc. The EU plans to minimize purchases of military goods from outside the EU by 2035 to ensure that 30% to 50% of the EU defense market’s trade is conducted within the Union. Mechanisms will also be devel...

A new defense aid package from Germany includes munitions and drones, and Norway has begun talks on bilateral security guarantees.

A new defense aid package from Germany includes munitions and drones, and Norway has begun talks on bilateral security guarantees. Germany handed over a new package of military aid; notably, 14,000 155 mm shells were delivered to Ukraine. Germany also has provided four WISENT 1 demining tanks, three mobile remotely controlled and...

The UK will make parts for Ukrainian tanks, and Israel will provide Ukraine with air attack warning systems.

The UK will make parts for Ukrainian tanks, and Israel will provide Ukraine with air attack warning systems. A British company has learned how to manufacture Soviet-style tracks in order to supply Ukrainian armored vehicles with them. The Fund for Ukraine and Britain signed a contract with the world’s ...

Tuesday, February 27

European leaders are seeking weapons from outside the EU to help Ukraine while Russia makes advances.

European leaders are seeking weapons from outside the EU to help Ukraine while Russia makes advances. EU leaders will meet in Paris to discuss a proposal to buy ammunition from countries outside the region, giving momentum to an idea to help procure much-needed military equipment for Ukraine. Accordin...

Monday, February 26

Ukraine has signed bilateral security agreements with Denmark, Italy, and Canada.

Ukraine has signed bilateral security agreements with Denmark, Italy, and Canada. The agreement with Canada stipulates defense support for Ukraine for a year, a principled position on supporting Ukraine’s membership in NATO, specific opportunities for cooperation in defense p...

The EU and Britain will buy shells worth billions of euros for Ukraine, and Spain is preparing a new aid package.

The EU and Britain will buy shells worth billions of euros for Ukraine, and Spain is preparing a new aid package. Britain will invest £245M (€286M) over a year to provide artillery shells for Ukraine. The signing of a series of million-dollar contracts has also been reported; the contracts are with the British Co...

Friday, February 23

Britain is providing Ukraine with additional self-guided missiles, and Germany is one step closer to transferring long-range weapons.

Britain is providing Ukraine with additional self-guided missiles, and Germany is one step closer to transferring long-range weapons. Defense Minister Grant Shapps said the British government has prepared 200 Brimstone self-guided missiles for Ukraine’s armed forces. “These missiles have previously had a significant impa...

Denmark will allocate $247M in military aid and signed a 10-year security support agreement with Ukraine.

Denmark will allocate $247M in military aid and signed a 10-year security support agreement with Ukraine. The Danish government announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 1.7 billion kroner ($247.4M). The total amount of aid from Denmark to Ukraine, including this package, amounts to 33.3 bill...

Italy is one step away from signing an agreement on security guarantees, New Zealand is providing a $16M aid package, and Lithuania calls for a long-term support.

Italy is one step away from signing an agreement on security guarantees, New Zealand is providing a $16M aid package, and Lithuania calls for a long-term support. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that his country is close to signing a bilateral agreement on security guarantees with Ukraine. In turn, New Zealand will allocate an aid package to Ukrain...

Thursday, February 22

The US is ready to provide Ukraine with military aid immediately after Congress’ approval.

The US is ready to provide Ukraine with military aid immediately after Congress’ approval. The Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, said that the US Department of Defense can ensure the delivery of new aid packages to Ukraine quickly, immediately after the US Congress passes the ...

Wednesday, February 21

The drone coalition has started delivering drones, and Sweden is providing a record $682M military aid package.

The drone coalition has started delivering drones, and Sweden is providing a record $682M military aid package. The Netherlands, as part of the drone coalition, has already started supplying Ukraine with drones, the country’s Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren stated. Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair an...

Tuesday, February 20

The US might provide modified ATACMS munitions for operations in occupied Crimea.

The US might provide modified ATACMS munitions for operations in occupied Crimea. The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering supplying Ukraine with ATACMS ballistic missiles with new modifications that provide a longer range than previous such missiles, reports NBC...

The Baltic and Scandinavian countries have spent the largest share of their GDP on aid to Ukraine, while Greece, Cyprus, and France are blocking Bayraktar’s funding.

The Baltic and Scandinavian countries have spent the largest share of their GDP on aid to Ukraine, while Greece, Cyprus, and France are blocking Bayraktar’s funding. According to research by IFW, as of January 15 the total volume of Estonia’s aid obligations to Ukraine is 3.5% of the country’s GDP. In second place according to this indicator is Denmark...

Monday, February 19

Ukraine signed security agreements with France and Germany, followed by Denmark and Norway.

Ukraine signed security agreements with France and Germany, followed by Denmark and Norway. During his working visit to France, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a 10-year agreement on cooperation in security, which is a continuation of the Vilnius Dec...

Ukrainian allies have provided new military aid, including €1.1B from Germany.

Ukrainian allies have provided new military aid, including €1.1B from Germany. Berlin reported providing 18 armored personnel carriers, about 4,000 155 mm artillery shells, a DACHS armored engineering vehicle, and nine minesweepers. Ukraine also received reconnaissance drones, i...

How did the Munich Security Conference strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities?

How did the Munich Security Conference strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities? The German concern Rheinmetall plans to open a new plant to produce artillery ammunition in Ukraine. The memorandum on the creation of a joint venture was signed on the sidelines of the Munich Securit...

The G7 countries pledge to support Ukraine and force Russia to pay for the war.

The G7 countries pledge to support Ukraine and force Russia to pay for the war. Following the results of the Munich conference, the G7 countries published a joint statement. They emphasized that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is a gross violation of the provisio...

The EU’s new strategy will provide two million artillery shells for Ukraine and a new defense innovation office in Kyiv.

The EU’s new strategy will provide two million artillery shells for Ukraine and a new defense innovation office in Kyiv. In a few weeks, the EU should present a plan for the defense industry, the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said at the Munich Security Conference. The new strategy will focus on...

Without the US, Europe will have to double its military aid to Ukraine in 2024.

Without the US, Europe will have to double its military aid to Ukraine in 2024. In a new review of Ukraine’s support, the Kiel Institute of World Economics notes that financial aid to Ukraine appears to be secured after the final approval of the EU’s €50B financial ai...

Friday, February 16

One million drones and increased supply of shells: the results of the 19th Ramstein.

One million drones and increased supply of shells: the results of the 19th Ramstein. The UK has announced that it is transferring thousands of drones to Ukraine as part of its £200M ($251M) package. In addition, the Netherlands, Germany, and Estonia joined the drone coalition, which a...

Analysts have calculated the losses for the world’s economies from the war.

Analysts have calculated the losses for the world’s economies from the war. Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to gigantic economic losses not only in Ukraine, but also in third countries. In Ukraine alone, GDP losses will amount to about $120B by 2026, according to a...

Thursday, February 15

Russia will launch a new offensive after Putin’s re-election in March and prepare for conflict with NATO over the next decade,

Russia will launch a new offensive after Putin’s re-election in March and prepare for conflict with NATO over the next decade, said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell. Therefore, he called for an urgent increase in support for Ukraine. Borrell emphasized that EU member states should work with their ...

The Netherlands has joined the Ukrainian coalition of drones and is prepared for an increase in its financial support, and Canada will allocate $60M to support the F-16 fleet.

The Netherlands has joined the Ukrainian coalition of drones and is prepared for an increase in its financial support, and Canada will allocate $60M to support the F-16 fleet. According to Reuters, the Dutch pledge comes in addition to the F-16 fighter jets, artillery, ammunition, and air defense systems that the Dutch have already provided to Kyiv. The head of the country&...

Wednesday, February 14

The head of the Munich Conference explains how to force Russia to stop the war.

The head of the Munich Conference explains how to force Russia to stop the war. The head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, believes that it is possible to start negotiations with the Kremlin only if there are serious security guarantees, the best of which woul...

Tuesday, February 13

Damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure from Russian aggression has reached $155B.

Damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure from Russian aggression has reached $155B. The amount of direct damage caused to Ukraine’s infrastructure during the war reached $154.9B as of January. According to KSE analysis, the amount also considers the damage caused by the explosi...

Monday, February 12

Ukraine’s position at the front is deteriorating while the US delays funding.

Ukraine’s position at the front is deteriorating while the US delays funding. Due to a lack of Western aid, Ukraine will have to face a Russian army with fewer resources, which creates a risk of retreat, a senior NATO official told the FT. “For Ukrainians, this is a desperate s...

The EU and the US have given their assurance that their support for Ukraine will not change after Ukraine’s change in military leadership.

The EU and the US have given their assurance that their support for Ukraine will not change after Ukraine’s change in military leadership. The European Commission states that the European Union’s support for Ukraine will remain unchanged after the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valery Zaluzhny,...

Another 10 million Ukrainian refugees will flee to Europe if Putin wins the war.

Another 10 million Ukrainian refugees will flee to Europe if Putin wins the war. The German government predicts that in the event of a victory by the Russian Federation in the war, the number of Ukrainian refugees will increase by 10 million, and Germany will be one of the most po...

Friday, February 9

Ukraine calls on its partners to create new international cyber deterrence tools: What was discussed at the first annual international forum on cyber security in Kyiv?

Ukraine calls on its partners to create new international cyber deterrence tools: What was discussed at the first annual international forum on cyber security in Kyiv? Only new international cyber deterrence solutions will strengthen threat resistance: Results from the Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2024. For two days, February 7-8, representatives of the...

Washington is considering alternative methods to buy arms for Ukraine.

Washington is considering alternative methods to buy arms for Ukraine. The issue of aid to Ukraine is pending in the US Senate. Even if military assistance can be advanced, there are many reasons to doubt that the money will come, given the deep opposition from Republica...

Ukraine has increased its drone production by 900% in six months and is preparing to mass-produce analogs of Russian Lancets.

Ukraine has increased its drone production by 900% in six months and is preparing to mass-produce analogs of Russian Lancets. Ukraine is actively increasing the production of drones, which find a wide range of applications – from replacing artillery shells, which are in short supply, to striking ships of the Russian Bl...

Thursday, February 8

Rheinmetall has a two-year plan for the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Rheinmetall has a two-year plan for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Rheinmetall emphasizes that it is the only defense contractor capable of supplying the Ukrainian military with many new medium and large-caliber ammunition, including supplies for the Marder infantry ...

Wednesday, February 7

Ukraine will help the EU develop a strategy for the European defense-industrial complex.

Ukraine will help the EU develop a strategy for the European defense-industrial complex. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reminded listeners that the EU countries have collectively transferred over €28B in military aid to Ukraine and helped train more than 4...

Tuesday, February 6

German opposition to the €5B reform of Ukraine’s military support fund risks delaying the supply of arms.

German opposition to the €5B reform of Ukraine’s military support fund risks delaying the supply of arms. As the FT writes, the European Peace Fund (EPF) needs additional funding so that countries can receive partial compensation for the costs of supplying weapons. However, the proposed €5B financing has ...

Ukrainian manufacturers have increased drone production 100 times.

Ukrainian manufacturers have increased drone production 100 times. Today, the state can contract 67 variants of Ukrainian drones that have passed the admission procedures. In 2022, there were only seven of them. Currently, 200 companies related to the production of d...

Monday, February 5

Military aid continues to flow to Ukraine: Javelins, anti-tank ammunition, training, and new commitments.

Military aid continues to flow to Ukraine: Javelins, anti-tank ammunition, training, and new commitments. Lithuania handed over to Ukraine detonation systems and thousands of rounds of ammunition for anti-tank grenade launchers. Estonia has followed suit, and is transferring Javelin anti-tank missiles, ma...

The EU will create a military aid fund for Ukraine in a few days, and Hungary has agreed to finance non-lethal defense aid.

The EU will create a military aid fund for Ukraine in a few days, and Hungary has agreed to finance non-lethal defense aid. The EU plans to form a €5B military aid fund for Ukraine in 2024 as part of the European Peace Fund, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said. “We discussed the situation on the battlefield, th...

Friday, February 2

Ukraine is building its military power at the end of the war’s second year.

Ukraine is building its military power at the end of the war’s second year. Last year, Ukraine significantly scaled up its UAV production. Notably, 67 models of Ukrainian drones received codification, and 58 received a state contract. In total, more than 200 Ukrainian compani...

Thursday, February 1

GLSDBs from the US, 100 Soviet tanks, and Skynex from Germany: defensive support from Ukraine’s partners is gaining momentum.

GLSDBs from the US, 100 Soviet tanks, and Skynex from Germany: defensive support from Ukraine’s partners is gaining momentum. The Pentagon will transfer American high-precision ground-launched small-diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine, but the terms are not specified. The GLSDB will allow the Ukrainian military to hit targets ...

Ukraine will receive €21B in military assistance from the EU this year.

Ukraine will receive €21B in military assistance from the EU this year. According to FT, European institutions and EU member states have pledged to provide at least €21B in military aid to Ukraine in 2024, said High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs...

Germany provides new military aid, and the EU promises to provide Ukraine with shells.

Germany provides new military aid, and the EU promises to provide Ukraine with shells. A new support package from Germany includes 24 armored personnel carriers, three minesweeping tanks, and more than 1,000 155mm artillery pieces. Moreover, four Bandvagn 206 (BV206) vehicles and a BIBE...

The heads of five EU states call on the allies to increase military support for Ukraine.

The heads of five EU states call on the allies to increase military support for Ukraine. The leaders of Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and the Netherlands wrote a joint letter of appeal to Ukraine’s allies and partners, urging them to strengthen their support for Kyi...

Wednesday, January 31

The Netherlands has allocated €122M for defense, and Belgium will jointly produce weapons with Ukraine.

The Netherlands has allocated €122M for defense, and Belgium will jointly produce weapons with Ukraine. Despite the delay in aid from the EU and the US, other partners will continue to support Ukraine’s military potential. Here are the latest commitments: The Netherlands provides €122M. €87M will ...

Tuesday, January 30

Rheinmetall will build a new defense plant in Germany, and a German company will donate 100 drones.

Rheinmetall will build a new defense plant in Germany, and a German company will donate 100 drones. The Rheinmetall concern will build a new factory in Germany to increase its ammunition production. The new production capacity is planned to be constructed in what would be a record short time, said t...

Monday, January 29

The US is changing its strategy to provide help to Ukraine.

The US is changing its strategy to provide help to Ukraine. The strategic focus is defense instead of the liberation of Ukraine’s territory. As WP reports, Washington’s new strategy will not be designed to reclaim the occupied territories but on helping ...

Germany is preparing a new support package, and the EU is getting closer to providing €5B in military aid to Ukraine.

Germany is preparing a new support package, and the EU is getting closer to providing €5B in military aid to Ukraine. Ukraine’s partners continue to support its defense capability. Recent developments include: Within a few days, the EU may allocate an additional €5B from the European Peace Fund. Germany is prep...

The US will provide Greece with $200M in aid in exchange for weapons for Ukraine.

The US will provide Greece with $200M in aid in exchange for weapons for Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a letter to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with a proposal that Greece hands over or sells weapons to Ukraine in exchange for $200M in aid from Wash...

Friday, January 26

Berlin and Kyiv are close to agreeing on security guarantees, and London has offered to exchange Storm Shadows for German Taurus cruise missiles.

Berlin and Kyiv are close to agreeing on security guarantees, and London has offered to exchange Storm Shadows for German Taurus cruise missiles. Germany and Ukraine are close to agreeing on security guarantees, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Berlin. Meanwhile, the UK off...

Thursday, January 25

Ramstein meeting results in more weapons for Ukraine.

Ramstein meeting results in more weapons for Ukraine. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has promised to provide six Sea King Mk41 multirole helicopters with components and spare parts. Ukraine will receive 10 multi-functional inflatable vessels fro...

Wednesday, January 24

On January 23, Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities, killing 7 and injuring 77.

On January 23, Russia attacked several Ukrainian cities, killing 7 and injuring 77. Moscow launched rocket attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Pavlograd, targeting civilian infrastructure. Seven deaths and at least 77 injuries were reported in these cities. In particular, 22 victims were i...

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