War

Wednesday, May 10

The United States announced a new $1.2B security assistance package for Ukraine.

The United States announced a new $1.2B security assistance package for Ukraine. The latest package includes 155 mm artillery rounds, additional air defense systems and munitions, drone ammunition, and equipment to help integrate Western air defense launchers, missiles, and radar ...

On May 9, Russia shook Ukraine with a new missile attack.

On May 9, Russia shook Ukraine with a new missile attack. According to Ukrenergo and the Ministry of Energy, it was possible to avoid damage to power plants and main energy networks. On Tuesday night the enemy attacked Ukrainian territory with sea- and air-b...

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands travels to Brazil to discuss the war in Ukraine and has announced negotiations on the F-16.

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands travels to Brazil to discuss the war in Ukraine and has announced negotiations on the F-16. On May 9, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, during a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is critical of providing weapons to Kyiv, will emphasize the need to protect Ukraine...

Tuesday, May 9

The Russian Federation carried out another massive night attack on Ukraine.

The Russian Federation carried out another massive night attack on Ukraine. There is no damage to the energy infrastructure. However, according to the Ministry of Energy, consumers in six front-line and border regions remain without electricity due to shelling. The Ukrainian ...

About 3.9 million refugees from Ukraine are officially registered in Europe.

About 3.9 million refugees from Ukraine are officially registered in Europe. According to Eurostat, as of the end of March Germany has officially accepted 1,067,755 people, 27% of the total, Poland 976,575 (25%), and the Czech Republic 325,245 people (8%); these three countrie...

Monday, May 8

The EU has officially approved the allocation of €1B for the joint procurement of ammunition and missiles for Ukraine.

The EU has officially approved the allocation of €1B for the joint procurement of ammunition and missiles for Ukraine. The Council of the EU agreed to allocate €1B to purchase artillery shells and, if necessary, missiles for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility. It is noted that these funds will finance the provi...

Friday, May 5

Russia could target undersea internet cables as part the war.

Russia could target undersea internet cables as part the war. There is a persistent and significant risk that Russia could target critical allied infrastructure, including undersea internet cables, as part of its war on Ukraine, said David Cattler, NATO’s assist...

A third of companies in Ukraine lost more than $1M due to the war.

A third of companies in Ukraine lost more than $1M due to the war. Businesses in Ukraine continue to lose money due to the war. As of now, 33% report losses of up to $1M, 37% report losses in the range of $1-$10M, 10% report losses of more than $10M, according to a s...

Thursday, May 4

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new $300M security assistance package for Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new $300M security assistance package for Ukraine. The US’ new defense aid package will include Hydra 70 air-launched missiles from surplus US stocks. Hydra 70 missiles are 2.75-inch air-launched unguided missiles manufactured by General Dynamics. The...

The Russian Federation has targeted Ukraine’s industrial and logistics infrastructure.

The Russian Federation has targeted Ukraine’s industrial and logistics infrastructure. As a result of the latest attack on the night of May 3, an electrical substation in the Sumy region was significantly damaged. More than 4,000 consumers were left without power due to the shelling, th...

Denmark provides support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive with a $250M aid package.

Denmark provides support for Ukraine’s counteroffensive with a $250M aid package. The country will provide their most extensive aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the amount of 1.7B Danish kroner, the Danish Ministry of Defense reported. “The equipment in the aid ...

Wednesday, May 3

The US and Germany are delaying concrete commitments regarding Ukraine’s accession to NATO.

The US and Germany are delaying concrete commitments regarding Ukraine’s accession to NATO. As RND writes, the two countries recently made it clear behind closed doors that they do not want to take on any obligations that would significantly surpass the vague NATO declaration of 2008. Instea...

By the end of the year, Ukraine will have implemented about 35% of NATO standards.

By the end of the year, Ukraine will have implemented about 35% of NATO standards. According to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, almost 18% have already been implemented. The minister drew attention to the fact that there are more than 1,200 NATO standards, but ...

Tuesday, May 2

Western analysts believe that Russia is not ready for Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

Western analysts believe that Russia is not ready for Ukraine’s counteroffensive. After losing their positions in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions, the Russians had at least seven months to prepare for a possible Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region. “The Russian for...

Monday, May 1

Ukraine and the Czech Republic will launch six joint projects in the defense sector.

Ukraine and the Czech Republic will launch six joint projects in the defense sector. The Czech President, Petr Pavel, visited Ukraine with the President of Slovakia, Zuzana Caputova, and issued several statements. The countries have agreed on the production of arms and ammunition, rep...

Several countries are ready to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16, but dozens of pilots are already prepared to fight with this aircraft.

Several countries are ready to train Ukrainian pilots on the F-16, but dozens of pilots are already prepared to fight with this aircraft. Ukraine has made some progress in obtaining modern F-16 fighters from Western partners, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba. He specified that this issue was discussed durin...

Friday, April 28

Ukraine has already received 98% of the combat vehicles promised by NATO.

Ukraine has already received 98% of the combat vehicles promised by NATO. According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the Western allies have delivered 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks, and other equipment, including a massive amount of ammunition. In total, the ...

Ukrainian small and micro enterprises have suffered the most due to the war.

Ukrainian small and micro enterprises have suffered the most due to the war. At the same time, medium-sized enterprises managed to continue their work and have not stopped their operations completely. In general, Ukrainian businesses lost 32% of their turnover in 2022 compared...

Poland will accelerate the delivery of drones to the Ukrainian front.

Poland will accelerate the delivery of drones to the Ukrainian front. Beginning April 27, the export of drones from Poland to Ukraine can be carried out based on general permission granted by the Minister of Development and Technology of Poland. Therefore, any commercia...

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...

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