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Thursday, July 6

The British Commander in Chief rejects criticism about Ukraine’s slow offensive.

The British Commander in Chief rejects criticism about Ukraine’s slow offensive. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Great Britain, Tony Radakin, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s main blow in the counter-offensive operations is yet to come, rejecting accusat...

Wednesday, July 5

How military risk insurance will cover investment in Ukraine.

How military risk insurance will cover investment in Ukraine. When a person insures property against risk, they make payments to the company that are directly proportional to the probability of the risk event occurring. If the risk is realized, the insurer cover...

The Russians have failed to make any territorial gains since January.

The Russians have failed to make any territorial gains since January. Since January of 2023, no matter how much Russians have tried to advance they have not gained any territories except for Bakhmut, where they temporarily took some territory but soon lost it to Ukraine...

Ukraine’s counteroffensive progress has been slower for multiple reasons.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive progress has been slower for multiple reasons. The minefields in southern Ukraine are so dense the troops trying to liberate the area can only advance “tree by tree,” one soldier involved in Kyiv’s counteroffensive reported CNN. He said he’s never...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that Ukrainian forces have proceeded in a very precise and well-organized way so far in the war.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that Ukrainian forces have proceeded in a very precise and well-organized way so far in the war. Speaking at a joint press conference with Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, Scholz said he “never expected that everything would change from one day to the next” but added the Ukrain...

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warn about provocation by the Russians at the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine warn about provocation by the Russians at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have officially given notification of Russia’s possible preparation of a provocation in the coming days on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, whic...

Tuesday, July 4

NATO: Ukraine has the right to conduct a cautious counteroffensive.

NATO: Ukraine has the right to conduct a cautious counteroffensive. Landmines and other obstacles complicate Ukraine’s counterattack against Russian forces, so the Ukrainian troops are right to proceed cautiously, said the head of the NATO Military Committee, Ad...

Ukraine’s Armed Forces have retaken more than 37 km of territory.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces have retaken more than 37 km of territory. Ukraine claims to have taken back nine square kilometers of territory in the east and 28.4 square kilometers in the south in the past week, totaling about 14 square miles, according to Hanna Maliar, t...

Ukraine’s Drone Army destroyed 75 units of enemy equipment during the last week.

Ukraine’s Drone Army destroyed 75 units of enemy equipment during the last week. Strike military units, whose work is provided by the Drone Army, destroyed 75 units of Russian equipment in a week, including nine tanks, said the Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov....

The International Centre for the Prosecution of Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine has started operations.

The International Centre for the Prosecution of Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine has started operations. Yesterday, the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) began its operations in the Hague, hosted by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co...

Monday, July 3

Zelenskyy is afraid of losing Ukraine’s bipartisan support in the US.

Zelenskyy is afraid of losing Ukraine’s bipartisan support in the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s fears the loss of Ukraine’s bipartisan support from the US following what he called “dangerous messages coming from some Republicans...

Friday, June 30

Ukraine has a high chance of receiving long-range ATACMS soon.

Ukraine has a high chance of receiving long-range ATACMS soon. The United States is close to making a decision whether or not to provide Ukraine with ATACMS, a long-range tactical missile system, reported the WSJ. However, according to European and US officials, ...

Thursday, June 29

Ukraine has successfully fulfilled all three prerequisites for joining NATO.

Ukraine has successfully fulfilled all three prerequisites for joining NATO. Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that Ukraine expects to receive guarantees that it will be invited to join the Alliance after the end of the war with Russia at the July NATO summit in Vilnius, ...

Reznikov: Ukraine’s main army reserves have not been used in the counteroffensive.

Reznikov: Ukraine’s main army reserves have not been used in the counteroffensive. According to Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov, these reserves include most brigades recently trained in Western countries and equipped with modern NATO tanks and armored vehicles. He added the lib...

Wednesday, June 28

Damages to Ukrainian housing already amount to more than $54B.

Damages to Ukrainian housing already amount to more than $54B. As of the end of May 2023, the amount of direct damage caused to Ukraine’s housing stock as a result of the full-scale war is more than $54B. According to research by KSE, this is more than a third of...

Tuesday, June 27

The US will announce a new $500M aid package for Ukraine.

The US will announce a new $500M aid package for Ukraine. The United States plans to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine worth up to $500M on Tuesday, signaling the US’ determination to help Ukraine as Moscow deals with an attempted mutiny by the...

The EU has increased the upper weapon financing limit for Ukraine.

The EU has increased the upper weapon financing limit for Ukraine. The Council of the EU passed a decision to increase by €3.5B the upper limit of financing for the European Peace Fund, from which compensation is paid to countries for weapons transferred to Ukraine, ...

Monday, June 26

Ukraine’s Armed Forces has had some success on the southern frontline in the last 24 hours.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces has had some success on the southern frontline in the last 24 hours. Ukraine claimed Sunday it had improved its “tactical position” in its defense against Russia in the south and has achieved “partial success” in its counteroffensive in the Tavr...

Wednesday, June 21

Ukraine will lose $8 billion annually due to mined agricultural lands.

Ukraine will lose $8 billion annually due to mined agricultural lands. The revenue losses will result because the land will be idle, researchers say. Experts have estimated that agricultural losses from the full-scale invasion, as of April 24, 2023, amounted to $8.7B, of...

Monday, June 19

The Russian Federation bombed Kyiv during an official visit by a delegation from African countries.

The Russian Federation bombed Kyiv during an official visit by a delegation from African countries. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, called the June 16 missile attack on Kyiv proof that Vladimir Putin either does not control the army or is an inadequate leader. The Russian military fir...

The NATO summit in Vilnius will bring Ukraine closer to the Alliance’s standards.

The NATO summit in Vilnius will bring Ukraine closer to the Alliance’s standards. During the NATO summit on July 11-12, an aid package designed to bring Ukraine into compliance with the Alliance’s standards within several years will be adopted, said the head of NATO, Jens Sto...

Belgium and Spain are transferring armored vehicles to Ukraine, Sweden will train Ukrainians on the JAS 39 Gripen, NATO is increasing its support by €500M, and Germany provides Patriot missiles.

Belgium and Spain are transferring armored vehicles to Ukraine, Sweden will train Ukrainians on the JAS 39 Gripen, NATO is increasing its support by €500M, and Germany provides Patriot missiles. On June 16, the Council of Ministers of Belgium approved the 15th aid package for Ukraine. The country will supply Ukrainian forces with M113 tracked, armored personnel carriers. The Swedish governmen...

Friday, June 16

NATO is still working on agreeing on a long-term support plan for Ukraine.

NATO is still working on agreeing on a long-term support plan for Ukraine. Disputes have arisen over how best to guarantee Kyiv’s security before it can join the Alliance. According to Reuters, the Western allies agreed that Kyiv will not be able to join the Alliance during ...

Denmark, with Norway’s support, will transfer thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine and agreed with the Netherlands to deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks.

Denmark, with Norway’s support, will transfer thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine and agreed with the Netherlands to deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks. The country’s Ministry of Defense said the package includes grenades, projectile charges, and gun tubes. “Ukrainians continue to feel a great and urgent need for ammunition to fight agains...

Wednesday, June 14

Russia has attacked Kryvyi Rih with four missiles: a TPP was damaged, and three coal mines’ power supply were severed.

Russia has attacked Kryvyi Rih with four missiles: a TPP was damaged, and three coal mines’ power supply were severed. More unfortunately, the strike took the lives of civilians, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the morning of June 13, commenting on the impact of an enemy rocket on a residential high-r...

The explosion of the Kakhovka HPP deprived the occupiers of control over 375 square kilometers of territory.

The explosion of the Kakhovka HPP deprived the occupiers of control over 375 square kilometers of territory. The high water deprived the occupiers of their previously occupied positions in at least 12 settlements on the left bank of the Dnipro River, and in some areas, flooding pushed the Russian troops back...

The US believes Ukraine can recapture the occupied territories and will provide a new $325M military aid package.

The US believes Ukraine can recapture the occupied territories and will provide a new $325M military aid package. The White House is confident in Kyiv’s success in reclaiming the Ukrainian lands captured by Russia. Therefore, the US is determined to continue providing maximum support to Ukraine to facilitat...

Tuesday, June 13

Kyiv has asked Berlin to provide more Leopard-2 tanks and Marder IFVs.

Kyiv has asked Berlin to provide more Leopard-2 tanks and Marder IFVs. The Ukrainian army desperately needs more Western battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and other armored vehicles. “Each Leopard-2 is literally worth its weight in gold for a decisive offensive,&...

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun: seven settlements have been liberated in the last week.

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun: seven settlements have been liberated in the last week. The Armed Forces liberated seven settlements in the Donetsk region, namely Lobkove, Levadne, Makarivka, Neskuchne, Blagodatne, Storozheve, and Novodarivka, reported Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Ma...

Thursday, June 8

The US plans a new military aid package, and the new Bulgarian government promises to continue defense support for Ukraine.

The US plans a new military aid package, and the new Bulgarian government promises to continue defense support for Ukraine. Soon, the US intends to provide Ukraine with additional packages of military support, National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby said. According to him, if Russia is concerned about Ukraine̵...

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory.

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory. The leaders of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and te...

Wednesday, June 7

In addition to the terrorist attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, Russia attacked Ukraine from the air.

In addition to the terrorist attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, Russia attacked Ukraine from the air. The Air Defense Force of Ukraine destroyed all 35 cruise missiles launched by the aggressor on June 6, a few hours after terrorists blew up the dam in the Kherson region. Most of the X-101/X-555 missi...

Tuesday, June 6

The provision of F-16 to Ukraine has a powerful political meaning: the US wants Ukraine to win.

The provision of F-16 to Ukraine has a powerful political meaning: the US wants Ukraine to win. The first batch of F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine at the end of September, which means that they will not take part in the counteroffensive. However, the decision made by US President Joe Biden ...

Monday, June 5

Asia’s largest security forum focus is the war in Ukraine.

Asia’s largest security forum focus is the war in Ukraine. Defense chiefs gathered in Singapore for Asia’s largest security forum, the Shangri-La Dialogue, to discuss critical threats amid rising tensions between the US and China. The war in Ukraine was...

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

Switzerland has banned the re-export of weapons to Ukraine. On June 1, the Swiss National Council rejected a draft law allowing third countries to transfer Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine, but discussions on this issue continue. The Military Materials Act prohib...

Thursday, June 1

Immediately after the attack on Moscow, Belgorod and two refineries in the Krasnodar territory were struck.

Immediately after the attack on Moscow, Belgorod and two refineries in the Krasnodar territory were struck. According to Western officials and defense analysts, these and other similar attacks are designed to deceive the enemy, interfere with their thinking, and otherwise “shape” the battlefield...

Ukraine and its allies are preparing a summit of world leaders without Russia.

Ukraine and its allies are preparing a summit of world leaders without Russia. Kyiv’s peace plan will be discussed at the event, the WSJ reports, citing sources in Ukraine and the EU. In this context, the Ukrainian contingent once again emphasized that direct negotiations ...

Wednesday, May 31

Several Ukrainian drones were downed near one of Putin’s residences in the Moscow region.

Several Ukrainian drones were downed near one of Putin’s residences in the Moscow region. The Russian Defense Ministry reported an attack Tuesday involving eight drones. Air defenses shot down five, and electronic warfare systems suppressed the other three. Some were downed in the elite Mo...

Tuesday, May 30

The aggressor continues to attack Ukraine through the skies, and Kyiv is the main target.

The aggressor continues to attack Ukraine through the skies, and Kyiv is the main target. During the aerial attack during the night of May 29, the Russian occupiers attacked military facilities and critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine with about 40 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles an...

Monday, May 29

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi: it’s time to take back what is ours.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi: it’s time to take back what is ours. With attention focused on Ukraine’s potential counteroffensive, top general Valeriy Zaluzhnyi on Saturday posted a video on social media proclaiming that “The time has come to reclaim what is ours”. T...

Thursday, May 25

Stoltenberg: Ukraine cannot join NATO during the war.

Stoltenberg: Ukraine cannot join NATO during the war. During the German Marshall Fund Brussels Forum, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance while the war continues is impossible. “The main question ...

Ukraine’s Register of Losses from Russian Aggression will begin operating in August.

Ukraine’s Register of Losses from Russian Aggression will begin operating in August. As the Ministry of Justice explained, the agreement signed in Reykjavík imposes certain obligations on the signatory countries. Currently, work is underway to create management bodies consisting of a ...

Wednesday, May 24

Germany may join the missile alliance and provide Ukraine with its Storm Shadow analogs.

Germany may join the missile alliance and provide Ukraine with its Storm Shadow analogs. As the German media outlet RND writes, Fabian Hoffmann, a missile expert from the University of Oslo, confirmed Ukraine’s “relatively significant success” with the British Storm Shad...

NATO is considering security guarantees for Ukraine under the “Israeli scenario”.

NATO is considering security guarantees for Ukraine under the “Israeli scenario”. NATO member states are considering the possibility of providing Ukraine security guarantees that are similar to those available to Israel before Ukraine joins the Alliance, said Polish President Andrz...

When Ukraine has a green light for delivery of F-16s, who will provide them, and how many planes are needed to change the course of the war?

When Ukraine has a green light for delivery of F-16s, who will provide them, and how many planes are needed to change the course of the war? Central and Eastern European officials told Politico that they do not rule out Ukraine receiving the F-16 in the fall. According to US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, the delivery of the fighters w...

Tuesday, May 23

The Freedom of Russia Legion is responsible for the events in the Belgorod region.

The Freedom of Russia Legion is responsible for the events in the Belgorod region. The Freedom of Russia Legion and members of the Russian Volunteer Corps, fighting on the Ukrainian side, are conducting an operation in the Russian Belgorod region to create a “security strip...

The occupiers have attacked the Ukrainian energy system again, and the Zaporizhzhia NPP was de-energized entirely.

The occupiers have attacked the Ukrainian energy system again, and the Zaporizhzhia NPP was de-energized entirely. After the nighttime shelling on May 22, complications resulted in the Ukrainian energy system, but it continues to work stably, the Ministry of Energy reports. In the massive attack, two mines in the ...

The US has already provided Ukraine with about $60B in aid to repel Russian aggression,

The US has already provided Ukraine with about $60B in aid to repel Russian aggression, said Christopher Smith, deputy head of the US mission in Ukraine, at the Ukrainian American War Time Economy Forum. He clarified that the US has provided $36.9B in military aid and $22.9B in budget su...

Scholz feels that Ukraine will not join NATO in the foreseeable future but will receive Western weapons after the war.

Scholz feels that Ukraine will not join NATO in the foreseeable future but will receive Western weapons after the war. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke about the prospects of Ukraine’s membership in NATO in an interview with Welt. “In Bucharest in 2008, NATO adopted decisions that formulated a long-term...

The Ukrainian agricultural sector’s losses from the war amount to $40.2B,

The Ukrainian agricultural sector’s losses from the war amount to $40.2B, according to the Center for Food and Land Use Research at the Kyiv School of Economics’ calculations. In particular, the Ukrainian agricultural sector has suffered $8.7B in direct losses. Since Novemb...

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