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Friday, April 26

Britain transfers Paveway guided aerial bombs to Ukraine as it continues to purchase oil products produced from Russian raw materials.

Britain transfers Paveway guided aerial bombs to Ukraine as it continues to purchase oil products produced from Russian raw materials. As part of its largest package of military aid, the UK will hand over Paveway IV high-precision to Ukraine. These aerial bombs are guided to their target with increased accuracy by using a laser guida...

How is Russia able to earn billions to fund its war through oil, gas, and metal?

How is Russia able to earn billions to fund its war through oil, gas, and metal? Russia’s revenues from the sale of oil and gas in April will almost double compared to the previous year and amount to $14B, thanks to rising prices. According to Reuters, revenues from the sale...

Ukraine secretly received long-range ATACMS and used them last week, while Scholz once again has refused to provide Taurus missiles.

Ukraine secretly received long-range ATACMS and used them last week, while Scholz once again has refused to provide Taurus missiles. A few weeks ago, the US secretly supplied Kyiv with long-range ATACMS, and last week, Ukraine used them for the first time, the AP writes. The missiles were included in the $300M military aid package ...

Thursday, April 25

The US president signed the $61B Ukraine bill, and the Pentagon has announced a $1B weapon package.

The US president signed the $61B Ukraine bill, and the Pentagon has announced a $1B weapon package. Both houses of the US Congress have approved a bill that will provide almost $61B in aid to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden welcomed the Senate’s decision and, with his signature, cleared the wa...

Scholz is under pressure to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine after the approval of US aid.

Scholz is under pressure to provide Taurus missiles to Ukraine after the approval of US aid. The head of the defense committee in the Bundestag, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, is calling on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles following the approval...

Wednesday, April 24

Britain will provide a record military aid package with Storm Shadow missiles and other munitions, Norway will increase support, and the Czech shells will arrive at the end of May.

Britain will provide a record military aid package with Storm Shadow missiles and other munitions, Norway will increase support, and the Czech shells will arrive at the end of May. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Poland on April 23, where he announced Britain’s largest package of military aid to Ukraine yet, valued at £500M ($617M). It contains: 60 boats and na...

EU support may fade against the backdrop of US aid to Ukraine.

EU support may fade against the backdrop of US aid to Ukraine. European diplomats believe renewed support from Washington risks weakening the EU’s urgency to provide aid, particularly in strengthening Ukraine’s air defense system. So far, only a few EU coun...

The Ukrainian government predicts the improvement of key macroeconomic indicators and economic growth, whether the war ends in 2024 or drags on longer.

The Ukrainian government predicts the improvement of key macroeconomic indicators and economic growth, whether the war ends in 2024 or drags on longer. The Ministry of Economy notes that, despite all the difficulties caused by the war, the positive dynamics of key macroeconomic indicators are evidence of the economy’s adaptation to wartime cond...

The US is preparing a strategy for Ukraine’s victory.

The US is preparing a strategy for Ukraine’s victory. The US wants Ukraine to win the war, said US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien. O’Brien anticipates that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon...

Tuesday, April 23

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week.

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week. The US may supply long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine as soon as key formalities required for the approval of the aid package are completed. CBS News notes that this may happen as early as the end o...

The Russian Federation can support an offensive war in Ukraine for another two years.

The Russian Federation can support an offensive war in Ukraine for another two years. Russia is ramping up military production, stockpiling standard weapons and ammunition, and is likely to be able to sustain an offensive in Ukraine for the next two years. By transitioning its economy ...

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery.

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that his country will contribute financially to the initiative that provides Ukraine with additional air defense systems. He clarified that for this cont...

Monday, April 22

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June.

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, having received additional assistance, will probably be able to improve their operational situation by June, ISW analysts believe. It is noted that Ukrainian forces will m...

Ukraine attacks energy infrastructure in eight Russian regions, and the aggressor strikes Ukrainian ports.

Ukraine attacks energy infrastructure in eight Russian regions, and the aggressor strikes Ukrainian ports. On the night of April 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on eight Russian regions. The target of these attacks was the enemy’s energy infrastructure, which suppl...

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells.

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells. German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems will open a second drone production facility in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year, including the production of spare parts. The manufacturer ...

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots.

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots. A joint communique from the heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the head of the EU diplomacy states: “We are increasing our defense and security assistance to Ukraine and increasing...

Thursday, April 18

The White House positively reacted to Speaker Johnson’s idea to split aid to Ukraine and Israel.

The White House positively reacted to Speaker Johnson’s idea to split aid to Ukraine and Israel. US President Joe Biden’s administration is ready to consider the initiative from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, that would divide international aid from the US into f...

Wednesday, April 17

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine.

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine. Russia will lose the war against Ukraine owing to four factors, according to Peking University professor Feng Yujun. The first is the high level of resistance and national unity displayed by Ukrainian...

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating.

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating. Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, stated: “We are working to obtain another 300,000 shells for Ukraine and have already concluded contracts for the first 180,000. The ammunition ...

Tuesday, April 16

The US has finally agreed on aid to Ukraine and Israel.

The US has finally agreed on aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that during a Sunday call between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, there was “consensus” that Congress needs to act quickly to send ...

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments.

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments. As the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported, following a Drone Coalition meeting, Canada decided to transfer 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose unmanned aerial systems this summer. Lithuania will also all...

Monday, April 15

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree.

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree. The representative of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, reemphasized that the US does not encourage or facilitate Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. At the same time, he admitted that Kyiv...

Speaker Johnson discusses aid for Ukraine with the White House and Donald Trump.

Speaker Johnson discusses aid for Ukraine with the White House and Donald Trump. US House Speaker Mike Johnson is in talks with the White House as he prepares to push aid for Ukraine and Israel through the House, Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise said. Johnson negotiated a ...

Friday, April 12

Donald Tusk: The EU must use the frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Donald Tusk: The EU must use the frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. During a news conference in Warsaw on April 11, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the European Union should tap Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine because the windfall profits alone are insuf...

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive.

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive. This recent focus is intended not only to destroy civilian infrastructure but also to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses. According to the WSJ, by the beginning of summer the situation with Ukraine’s air ...

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons.

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons. The attacks on the area’s infrastructure, particularly near the port, may reduce the export of Ukrainian grain in April from eight to five million tons. “During the first 10 days of April, Ukrai...

Thursday, April 11

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices.

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin criticized Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries in Russia. He stated that these strikes could negatively affect the availability of energy resources globally. “It...

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M.

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M. On April 9, the US State Department authorized the emergency sale of $138M worth of military products to Ukraine to maintain and repair Hawk air defense systems to help defend against attacks by Russi...

Wednesday, April 10

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine.

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed over the phone priorities for the coming months, including increasing the supply of ammunition, drones, and air defens...

Kurt Volker is convinced that the US will approve the Ukrainian aid package in April.

Kurt Volker is convinced that the US will approve the Ukrainian aid package in April. $61B in US aid to Ukraine will be approved in April, according to American diplomat and former special representative of the US State Department for Ukraine Kurt Volker. He noted that the Speaker of t...

Tuesday, April 9

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine.

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne jointly called on allies to do more to ensure Ukraine’s victory over Russia. Cameron and Sejourne emphasized ...

Monday, April 8

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions.

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions. According to La Republica, experts are considering such a scenario and so far, it has not been evaluated from a political point of view. At the same time, all decisions related to the war in Ukraine a...

Ukraine destroyed six military aircraft of the Russian Federation and had some success at the front last week.

Ukraine destroyed six military aircraft of the Russian Federation and had some success at the front last week. Another eight aircraft were seriously damaged, and 20 Russian servicemen were killed or wounded. On the night of April 5, SBU drones attacked an airfield in Morozovsk, Rostov region, where Su-34 front...

Friday, April 5

€100B from NATO is not enough: Lithuania insists on increasing the financing amount for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including within the limits of bilateral commitments.

€100B from NATO is not enough: Lithuania insists on increasing the financing amount for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including within the limits of bilateral commitments. As NATO members discuss the creation of a €100B five-year fund to support Ukraine, Lithuania is taking the position that these efforts may also include bilateral aid, Lithuania’s ambassador to t...

NATO member countries have accepted Stoltenberg’s idea of a €100B fund for Ukraine “with a squeal.”

NATO member countries have accepted Stoltenberg’s idea of a €100B fund for Ukraine “with a squeal.” According to diplomats, it is unknown whether the NATO member countries will be able to reach an agreement on €100B in multi-year aid for Ukraine. Several members of the Alliance have stated that the ...

Poland, France, and Germany believe that the concession policy towards Putin was naive.

Poland, France, and Germany believe that the concession policy towards Putin was naive. Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine proved that the policy of concessions was “naive,” emphasized the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, and her colleagues ...

Latvia will transfer €1M worth of drones, launch joint production of shells and drones, and prepare a security agreement for Ukraine.

Latvia will transfer €1M worth of drones, launch joint production of shells and drones, and prepare a security agreement for Ukraine. Latvia will soon hand over €1M worth of domestically produced drones to Ukraine. As part of the drone coalition, it plans to allocate at least €10M this year. The Latvian government announced another ...

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. The heads of diplomacy from Ukraine and the EU discussed military support for Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, said: “I am grateful to Josep Borrell for his wi...

Thursday, April 4

NATO seeks to increase support for Ukraine to persuade Russia to negotiate.

NATO seeks to increase support for Ukraine to persuade Russia to negotiate. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said before a meeting of foreign ministers from NATO countries that the Alliance’s transition to long-term commitments to support Ukraine are designed to ...

Finland will provide Ukraine with a €188M military aid package and signed a security guarantee agreement.

Finland will provide Ukraine with a €188M military aid package and signed a security guarantee agreement. Finland has announced a new aid package to Ukraine worth €188M. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that this is the 23rd aid package to Ukraine. “It contains means for anti-aircraft defense ...

Wednesday, April 3

NATO has proposed a $100B five-year fund to aid Ukraine, but all members must reach agreement on the measure.

NATO has proposed a $100B five-year fund to aid Ukraine, but all members must reach agreement on the measure. According to Bloomberg, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg proposes establishing a fund of allied contributions worth $100B over five years for Ukraine as part of a package that alliance leaders ...

Ukraine struck a Russian drone assembly plant and the oil refinery using drones equipped with AI.

Ukraine struck a Russian drone assembly plant and the oil refinery using drones equipped with AI. Ukraine’s defense intelligence service has orchestrated an attack on a Shahed drone assembly plant in the Republic of Tatarstan, inside Russia, significantly damaging the production facilities from a ...

Russia’s largest tank offensive has failed, and now can launch a large-scale attack in only one direction.

Russia’s largest tank offensive has failed, and now can launch a large-scale attack in only one direction. Russia attempted the largest tank assault since the beginning of the invasion but has been defeated by Ukraine’s military. On March 30, the Russian Federation sought to break through Ukrainian positio...

Tuesday, April 2

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners.

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners. According to Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov, rebuilding everything Russia has destroyed since the start of the war will require over $10B. The occupiers have almost completely destroyed the city’s commun...

Monday, April 1

Military aid to Ukraine: one million shells, €1B in loans from Poland, and €100M from Belgium.

Military aid to Ukraine: one million shells, €1B in loans from Poland, and €100M from Belgium. The participants of the Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for the needs of Ukraine signed an agreement under which our country will receive one million rounds of ammunition. Initially,...

France is increasing military support for Ukraine and sending more weapons.

France is increasing military support for Ukraine and sending more weapons. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said his country will deliver hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 2024 and early 2025 as part of a new military aid package. Paris has also prepared a ...

The EU is being called on to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia because they themselves are not ready for war.

The EU is being called on to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia because they themselves are not ready for war. During his Easter wishes, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reminded listeners of the need for a just peace and called for further support for Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine’s support is needed...

Friday, March 29

Zelenskyy admits that Ukraine is not ready to deter Russia’s new summer offensive and asks for more aid.

Zelenskyy admits that Ukraine is not ready to deter Russia’s new summer offensive and asks for more aid. The Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to contain the Russian offensive during the harsh winter months. But they are not ready to hold back a new offensive from the Russian Federation, which is exp...

Germany has provided Ukraine with a large package of military aid, and hundreds of thousands more shells are being prepared.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a large package of military aid, and hundreds of thousands more shells are being prepared. Germany handed over a package of military aid to Ukraine, which included nine Carrier Warthog tracked command all-terrain vehicles, 18,000 155 mm shells, six WISENT 1 demining tanks, trucks, engineeri...

Thursday, March 28

Ukraine is massively increasing its weapons production to fight back against Russia.

Ukraine is massively increasing its weapons production to fight back against Russia. Ukraine needs every advantage to repel Russia from its territory, and one such factor is the small but fast-growing Ukrainian defense industry, into which the government is pouring money. These effort...

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