War

Wednesday, January 24

Ukrainian drones can interfere with Russian oil exports through the Baltic Sea.

Ukrainian drones can interfere with Russian oil exports through the Baltic Sea. A new front has opened in Putin’s war against Ukraine, which emphasizes the vulnerability of oil exports from the Russian Federation’s western ports. New drone attacks are being performed on obj...

Ignore the Headlines: Momentum is Moving in Ukraine’s Direction, not Russia’s

Ignore the Headlines: Momentum is Moving in Ukraine’s Direction, not Russia’s For all the talk of the Kremlin’s rising confidence since late 2023, the reality is in fact far from encouraging for Russia. Rather oddly, a nation mired in a foreign war it cannot easily extricate it...

The US held a Ramstein meeting for the first time without additional money for Ukraine.

The US held a Ramstein meeting for the first time without additional money for Ukraine. On January 23, allies held the 18th Ramstein meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine, conducted online. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called on global partners to strengthen Ukrainian a...

Tuesday, January 23

Here are the new details of the €20B EU military aid fund for Ukraine.

Here are the new details of the €20B EU military aid fund for Ukraine. This week, EU diplomats will begin consideration of a new plan to hasten the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The plan envisages the creation of a dedicated fund, to which €6.5B will be directed fro...

Monday, January 22

Ukraine is betting on joint weapons production in its territory, and the EU promises to produce 1.3 million shells by the end of the year.

Ukraine is betting on joint weapons production in its territory, and the EU promises to produce 1.3 million shells by the end of the year. Ukraine is interested in creating joint production facilities with Western defense companies and its defense industry, said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Gavryliuk. “Now our private...

Kyiv has changed its strategy and seeks to destroy Russian infrastructure.

Kyiv has changed its strategy and seeks to destroy Russian infrastructure. The Armed Forces are moving from the targeting of purely military targets in the occupied territories to the destruction of Russian infrastructure that serves both the civilian population and the mili...

Taurus missiles would help protect civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, but Germany continues to stall.

Taurus missiles would help protect civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, but Germany continues to stall. Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Ivan Gavryliuk said: “These missiles can hit otherwise inaccessible locations that contain enemy aircraft, missile complexes, and ammunition depots. It also...

Friday, January 19

EU leaders in Davos say it is necessary to prepare for war with the Russian Federation.

EU leaders in Davos say it is necessary to prepare for war with the Russian Federation. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevičs said at the summit in Davos that his country should work on the combat capability of its army and prepare for a hybrid war. “The defense industry should streng...

France is implementing a war economy regime to support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression.

France is implementing a war economy regime to support Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. France will produce 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, specifically for Ukraine, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said. He added that Ukraine purchased six of these insta...

1,000 tanks and 400 HIMARS: How Ukraine’s partners help to win the war.

1,000 tanks and 400 HIMARS: How Ukraine’s partners help to win the war. In Davos, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis called on the allies to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to defeat the Russian Federation. He emphasized that if the West wants to ...

Norway will allocate $95M to produce ammunition, including ammunition for Ukraine, and Estonia has found a way to gather at least €120B in aid.

Norway will allocate $95M to produce ammunition, including ammunition for Ukraine, and Estonia has found a way to gather at least €120B in aid. Norway will allocate two billion kroner ($190M) to increase ammunition production and develop the country’s defense industry potential. Half of this amount ($95M) will be received by Norwegian p...

Thursday, January 18

Germany will provide €7B in military aid, and France will transfer 40 SCALP missiles and agrees on security guarantees.

Germany will provide €7B in military aid, and France will transfer 40 SCALP missiles and agrees on security guarantees. US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a phone conversation on January 16 to discuss further support for Ukraine. “Germany will provide more than €7B in military goods in ...

Germany announces more aid, Latvia forms a drone coalition, and Sweden is thinking about Gripen jets.

Germany announces more aid, Latvia forms a drone coalition, and Sweden is thinking about Gripen jets. New military assistance from Germany includes Leopard 1 tank ammunition, eight armored personnel carriers, 25 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones, 50 SatCom communication terminals, eight Zetros truck...

Wednesday, January 17

Germany has initiated an audit of EU military aid to Ukraine and is calling for increased support.

Germany has initiated an audit of EU military aid to Ukraine and is calling for increased support. The European External Action Service (EEAS) wants to audit EU countries’ arms supply to Ukraine so the results can be presented at the EU leader summit, the FT writes. The audit will be conducte...

Tuesday, January 16

Ukraine’s Peace Formula: What was agreed upon in Davos?

Ukraine’s Peace Formula: What was agreed upon in Davos? The fourth round of discussions between national security advisers regarding peace in Ukraine, which took place on January 14 in Davos, ended without a clear plan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of S...

While Germany is preparing for war with Russia, Estonia is preparing Ukraine’s victory plan.

While Germany is preparing for war with Russia, Estonia is preparing Ukraine’s victory plan. Bild writes, with reference to a secret document, that the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) is preparing for a hybrid Russian attack on NATO’s eastern flank in February this year. Escalation bet...

Ukraine deprives the Russian Federation of its eyes in the sky and $530M.

Ukraine deprives the Russian Federation of its eyes in the sky and $530M. The Ukrainian Air Forces shot down two important Russian vessels – a long-range radar detection aircraft and an air control post. Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny confirmed this information. A...

Monday, January 15

France, Latvia, and Sweden are arming Ukraine, and Italy is calling for a transition to diplomacy.

France, Latvia, and Sweden are arming Ukraine, and Italy is calling for a transition to diplomacy. Paris is determined to work with Kyiv’s to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities to produce weapons systems domestically, said French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne during his visit to Kyiv on J...

NATO predicts that Russia’s war against Ukraine will last at least two more years.

NATO predicts that Russia’s war against Ukraine will last at least two more years. Deputy Secretary General of NATO, Mircea Geoană, announced the Alliance’s expectations of a long-term conflict. He said this is indicated by the fact that neither side shows an ability to win a decisi...

90% of tanks and $25B from blocking sites: analysts have calculated Russia’s losses in Ukraine.

90% of tanks and $25B from blocking sites: analysts have calculated Russia’s losses in Ukraine. During the 23 months of war in Ukraine, the Russian army has lost at least 2,619 tanks. Analysts say the Russian armed forces entered the war in February 2022 with 2,987 tanks. About 90% of the main b...

Thursday, January 11

The European Commission proposes the creation of a €100B defense fund.

The European Commission proposes the creation of a €100B defense fund. European Commissioner for Internal Trade Thierry Breton called on EU member states to create a €100B defense fund and to increase arms production to match the output of the Russian Federation, writes ...

Ukraine must develop a realistic military strategy because this year will be a turning point in the war.

Ukraine must develop a realistic military strategy because this year will be a turning point in the war. Time published a list of global risks for 2024, which included a “divided Ukraine.” The Russian invasion of Ukraine remains a “historical failure,” the article says. “Thi...

The second year of the war has come to an end, and here is what we have.

The second year of the war has come to an end, and here is what we have. The winter offensive of the Russian army in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions has failed, writes Bild. “Apart from the deaths of thousands of their soldiers and the loss of more than 400 armored v...

Who is arming Ukraine, and what weapons does Russia expect?

Who is arming Ukraine, and what weapons does Russia expect? The Czech company Isolit-Bravo will provide the Ukraine’s military with UGV Trail-Blazer ground drones, which can transport cargo or evacuate the wounded. Ukraine began producing an armored automated ...

Wednesday, January 10

The US and the EU seek to arm Kyiv better, and Estonia will spend 0.25% of its GDP on military aid for Ukraine for four years.

The US and the EU seek to arm Kyiv better, and Estonia will spend 0.25% of its GDP on military aid for Ukraine for four years. White House representatives met with technology and defense industry leaders to discuss support for Ukraine’s access to advanced American military technologies. The US President’s National...

The frozen assets belonging to the Russian Federation will cover 80% of Ukraine’s reconstruction needs.

The frozen assets belonging to the Russian Federation will cover 80% of Ukraine’s reconstruction needs. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba said that Ukraine will definitely receive money for post-war reconstruction from frozen Russian Federation assets. The minister hopes these funds will arrive ...

A German arms company will open a repair plant in Ukraine, and Sweden allocates $5M to the NATO fund for Ukraine.

A German arms company will open a repair plant in Ukraine, and Sweden allocates $5M to the NATO fund for Ukraine. German MP Marcus Faber said that German defense company Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) has started constructing a service center for armored vehicles in Ukraine. According to him, deployin...

Tuesday, January 9

Germany hands over Skynex, Marder, and shells, and Ukraine will scale up its production of anti-drone systems.

Germany hands over Skynex, Marder, and shells, and Ukraine will scale up its production of anti-drone systems. Last week, Germany handed over another package of military aid, including a Skynex air defense system with ammunition, missiles for the IRIS-T SLM air defense system, ammunition for Leopard 2 A6 tanks...

Monday, January 8

The Bundestag calls for the transfer of long-range missiles to Ukraine and the authorization of strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The Bundestag calls for the transfer of long-range missiles to Ukraine and the authorization of strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Greens defense spokeswoman Sara Nanni said, “The most effective defense against Russian airstrikes is to fire at targets in Russian territory and in the occupied territories in eastern Ukraine, ...

The US has named the priority weapon for future aid to Ukraine and plans to focus on developing the Ukrainian defense industry.

The US has named the priority weapon for future aid to Ukraine and plans to focus on developing the Ukrainian defense industry. The representative of the National Security Council of the White House, John Kirby, called the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense a priority in the future military aid that Washington is rea...

Thursday, January 4

Ukraine has significantly reduced the need for external financing and plans to increase its weapon production.

Ukraine has significantly reduced the need for external financing and plans to increase its weapon production. Ukraine’s foreign funding needs in 2024 will amount to more than $37B, said Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. According to him, in 2023 Ukraine attracted $42.6B in external financing, 27%...

France considers the transfer of weapons production to Ukraine a priority task.

France considers the transfer of weapons production to Ukraine a priority task. French Ambassador to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière, stated: “French support to Ukraine will gradually change its character, as the goal is to produce more weapons in Ukraine, not just donations or pur...

Wednesday, January 3

Russia launched almost 300 rockets and more than 200 Shahed drones into Ukraine in the last four days, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia launched almost 300 rockets and more than 200 Shahed drones into Ukraine in the last four days, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On January 2, Russian forces launched almost a hundred rockets of various types during their attack. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, reported that the Russians ...

Ukraine expects decisive actions from the West in response to Russian missile terrorism.

Ukraine expects decisive actions from the West in response to Russian missile terrorism. After the massive Russian missile attack on January 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said: “Putin is intensifying terror against Ukraine. It was the second massive missile strike in just four d...

Europe seeks to increase military aid to Ukraine to minimize the risks from a decrease in US military support.

Europe seeks to increase military aid to Ukraine to minimize the risks from a decrease in US military support. The UK and other European countries want to help Ukraine and ensure that Kyiv can win its war with Russia without US support if Donald Trump comes to power and refuses to support Ukraine. According to...

Friday, December 29

This year’s latest arms package, worth $250M, and the confiscation of $300B in frozen Russian assets: this is how the US is supporting Ukraine on New Year’s Eve.

This year’s latest arms package, worth $250M, and the confiscation of $300B in frozen Russian assets: this is how the US is supporting Ukraine on New Year’s Eve. The package includes ammunition for NASAMS and HIMARS systems, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, 155 mm and 105 mm artillery shells, TOW anti-tank missiles, and Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems. The p...

Opinions: What does the West expect from Ukraine’s war against the Russian Federation in 2024?

Opinions: What does the West expect from Ukraine’s war against the Russian Federation in 2024? Russia’s war against Ukraine will be exhausting and positional, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda believes. He admitted that Ukraine’s partners expect the counteroffensive mounted by the nati...

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex can increase production by 500% in 2024.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex can increase production by 500% in 2024. Ukrainian defense enterprises increased output by 200% in 2023, and in 2024, there is a potential to increase it by another 500%, said Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. ...

Thursday, December 28

Germany sets a record for arms exports, and Ukraine becomes a leader among buyers.

Germany sets a record for arms exports, and Ukraine becomes a leader among buyers. Germany exported arms worth a record €11.71B in 2023, and the previous record, €9.35B, was recorded in 2021. Compared to 2022, export growth was 40%, where one-third of exports, or €4.15B, was shipped...

Wednesday, December 27

Ukraine destroyed a large amphibious ship worth $85M, and now Russia has lost 20% of its fleet in four months.

Ukraine destroyed a large amphibious ship worth $85M, and now Russia has lost 20% of its fleet in four months. On the night of December 26, tactical aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a large landing ship, the Novocherkask, that was part of the Black Sea Fleet of the Ru...

Tuesday, December 26

Western media assumes that Putin is “signaling” readiness for “peaceful” negotiations, but the EU and NATO state his only goal is victory.

Western media assumes that Putin is “signaling” readiness for “peaceful” negotiations, but the EU and NATO state his only goal is victory. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that, despite its great efforts, Russia will not be able to achieve its goals in Ukraine. With its full-scale invasion, Russia aimed to prevent Ukraine...

Eighteen F-16s from the Netherlands and three Gepards from Germany will soon arrive, what else will Ukraine receive this year?

Eighteen F-16s from the Netherlands and three Gepards from Germany will soon arrive, what else will Ukraine receive this year? The Dutch government will prepare 18 F-16 fighter jets for transfer to Ukraine, but first, it is necessary to prepare permits from the US for export and to fulfill several other criteria, such as pers...

Friday, December 22

Ukraine will produce Western IFVs and Russia disrupts a purchase contract for fighter jets.

Ukraine will produce Western IFVs and Russia disrupts a purchase contract for fighter jets. The largest private Ukrainian arms producer is working on manufacturing components and assembling the Spanish-Austrian ASCOD IFV under license, said Vladyslav Belbas, director of Ukrainian Armored Veh...

Thursday, December 21

The US is preparing its last military aid package, while Italy extends its support through 2024.

The US is preparing its last military aid package, while Italy extends its support through 2024. The White House is preparing the last military aid package for Ukraine, to be delivered at the end of the year. After that, the White House will have no funds for additional aid and will have to wait ...

Lithuania delivers Ukraine a new defense aid package, and Switzerland eases requirements for arms exports.

Lithuania delivers Ukraine a new defense aid package, and Switzerland eases requirements for arms exports. On December 20, Ukraine received another package of military aid from Lithuania. It contains necessary field equipment and thousands of dry rations for the Armed Forces. In 2023, Lithuanian instructor...

Wednesday, December 20

Europe is considering the consequences of untimely aid to Ukraine.

Europe is considering the consequences of untimely aid to Ukraine. Due to problems with allocating aid to Kyiv, European officials are considering the implications of a possible Russian victory in Ukraine, writes Bloomberg. Beyond the potentially catastrophic consequ...

While the partners are discussing support for the Ukrainian Navy and cyber security, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have scaled back several operations due to a lack of weapons.

While the partners are discussing support for the Ukrainian Navy and cyber security, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have scaled back several operations due to a lack of weapons. The Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to reduce military operations due to a shortage of artillery shells against the background of a decrease in aid from Western allies. Ammunition problems, especially...

The Pentagon warns Congress of the danger of failing to agree on funding for Ukraine by December 30.

The Pentagon warns Congress of the danger of failing to agree on funding for Ukraine by December 30. The US Department of Defense is spending its last $1.07B on purchasing new weapons and equipment to replace those removed from stockpiles and sent to Ukraine. On December 30, this account will be empt...

Ukraine priotitizes restoring shipping in the Black Sea to pre-war levels and asks for new air defense systems to increase its exports.

Ukraine priotitizes restoring shipping in the Black Sea to pre-war levels and asks for new air defense systems to increase its exports. Ukraine’s Black Sea grain corridor is performing better than expected, but stronger air defenses are needed to quicken ship loading and improve port protection, said Infrastructure Minister Olek...

Tuesday, December 19

Sweden and Denmark will transfer $263.6M worth of CV90 IFVs to Ukraine.

Sweden and Denmark will transfer $263.6M worth of CV90 IFVs to Ukraine. On December 18, the defense ministers of Sweden and Denmark signed a joint declaration on transferring CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. Initially, Denmark will provide DKK 1.8B ($263.6M), a...

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