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Wednesday, September 18

Stoltenberg: Each ally individually determines the conditions for the use of the weapons they provide to Ukraine.

Stoltenberg: Each ally individually determines the conditions for the use of the weapons they provide to Ukraine. Each NATO member state must independently decide whether to allow Ukraine to strike targets on the territory of the Russian Federation with its weapons, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. H...

Europe lacks the unity to double support for Ukraine while the resources are there.

Europe lacks the unity to double support for Ukraine while the resources are there. Since the war began, Europe has provided significant assistance to Ukraine, which is something that Putin did not count on, and can increase its support to compensate for a potential termination of th...

Due to the Pentagon’s concerns about its weapons stockpiles, military aid packages for Ukraine from the US have decreased.

Due to the Pentagon’s concerns about its weapons stockpiles, military aid packages for Ukraine from the US have decreased. The stockpile of weapons and other military equipment in the Pentagon is decreasing, and because of this, the volumes of military aid packages to Ukraine have become smaller in recent months. American...

Germany and Kazakhstan discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine.

Germany and Kazakhstan discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during a meeting with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz on September 16 in Astana, stated: “The possibility of achieving peace still exists. I...

Tuesday, September 17

Without the ability to hit targets deep inside the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian energy industry may not survive the winter.

Without the ability to hit targets deep inside the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian energy industry may not survive the winter. If the Western allies, in particular, the US and Britain, do not revise their position regarding strikes with the long-range weapons they have provided, Ukraine may lose the energy war with Russia thi...

Ukraine gives the US and Britain a list of priority targets for long-range missiles in Russia, trying to force the aggressor to move its planes out of ATACMS range.

Ukraine gives the US and Britain a list of priority targets for long-range missiles in Russia, trying to force the aggressor to move its planes out of ATACMS range. Ukraine has given the US and UK a list of targets on Russian territory that it would like to attack with long-range missiles. Initially, Kyiv requested permission to use American ATACMS long-range mis...

Russia spends a record $317M per day on war in Ukraine.

Russia spends a record $317M per day on war in Ukraine. In the first half of 2024, the Russian Federation spent a record ₽5.3T on its military, according to the German Institute for International Security and Affairs. Compared to the same period last year,...

The Russian Central Bank is sounding the alarm over an economy inflated by military spending.

The Russian Central Bank is sounding the alarm over an economy inflated by military spending. On September 13, the Russian Central Bank raised the key policy rate to 19% per annum for the eighth time. This level has been achieved only once in the last 20 years – in the first weeks of the full-...

Monday, September 16

The Republican candidate for US vice president, J.D. Vance, explains what Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine entails.

The Republican candidate for US vice president, J.D. Vance, explains what Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine entails. The US vice-presidential candidate from the Republican Party, JD Vance, said that Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine, among other things, could include the creation of a special demil...

The US might allow Ukraine to hit Russian territory with French and British missiles; this will avoid escalation, as France and Britain will bear the risk.

The US might allow Ukraine to hit Russian territory with French and British missiles; this will avoid escalation, as France and Britain will bear the risk. According to The Times, the White House plans to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles for strikes on Russian Federation territory but still refuses to permit the use of its ATACMS miss...

The Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unsuccessful, according to intelligence from the Pentagon and Estonia.

The Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unsuccessful, according to intelligence from the Pentagon and Estonia. On September 12, Russian forces began a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, which is currently under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The US Department of Defense confirmed the informati...

Putin warns that permitting Ukraine to carry out long-range attacks on Russian territory with Western weapons would mean war with NATO. How are the US, the EU, and Britain reacting?

Putin warns that permitting Ukraine to carry out long-range attacks on Russian territory with Western weapons would mean war with NATO. How are the US, the EU, and Britain reacting? Allowing Ukraine to strike with long-range Western weapons on the Russian territory will mean that the US and NATO countries are directly participating in the war with the Russian Federation, said Rus...

The prime minister of Britain hinted at a decision to authorize strikes deep into the Russian Federation at the UN General Assembly.

The prime minister of Britain hinted at a decision to authorize strikes deep into the Russian Federation at the UN General Assembly. During a meeting in Washington, US and Britain leaders confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and also condemned the cooperation of Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China. Starmer said after the...

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets.

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets. The Polish government has offered Ukraine an intergovernmental loan of more than €100M for the purchase and repair of Polish equipment used by the Ukrainian military at Polish defense plants, the head...

Friday, September 13

The US demands Ukraine provide a detailed plan for strikes against the Russian Federation before granting its permission; Britain has already made a positive decision.

The US demands Ukraine provide a detailed plan for strikes against the Russian Federation before granting its permission; Britain has already made a positive decision. The US and the UK have made it clear that they are ready to agree to Ukraine’s request to use Western-provided weapons for deeper strikes into Russia, but they require a clear list of objects th...

Thursday, September 12

The West is urging Ukraine to set “more realistic” goals in the war.

The West is urging Ukraine to set “more realistic” goals in the war. Against Russia’s slow advance on the battlefield and the exhaustion of their capabilities to help Ukraine, the Western allies believe that the Ukrainian authorities need to develop a “more...

What did US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump say about Ukraine in the first debate?

What did US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump say about Ukraine in the first debate? Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held their first, and probably last, debate in the 2024 presidential race on September 10. Harris accused Trump of being willing to abandon US support for Ukraine in ord...

Healey: The longer Ukraine holds the Kursk territories, the weaker Putin becomes.

Healey: The longer Ukraine holds the Kursk territories, the weaker Putin becomes. UK Secretary of State for Defense, John Healey, said, “Ukrainians need to strengthen their front line in the east, and they will look to hold the territory in Kursk. The longer they hold Kursk, ...

Ukraine’s allies introduce new sanctions in response to Russia’s acquisition of Iranian missiles.

Ukraine’s allies introduce new sanctions in response to Russia’s acquisition of Iranian missiles. Iran’s military support for Russia, including the recent delivery of Fath-360 ballistic missiles, has led the US to impose sanctions on ten individuals and six entities, located in Iran and Russ...

Wednesday, September 11

A swarm of kamikaze drones attack Russia, closing Moscow airports.

A swarm of kamikaze drones attack Russia, closing Moscow airports. Russian official sources said it shot down 144 drones on the night of September 10, including in the Moscow region. Moscow’s Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspende...

Scholz plans to pressure Ukraine to sacrifice some of its territory to Russia.

Scholz plans to pressure Ukraine to sacrifice some of its territory to Russia. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine which does not exclude the transfer of a part of the currently occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. “The leader o...

Ukraine will not lose the remaining $6B in aid from the US, as it is a funding mechanism, not a source of funds.

Ukraine will not lose the remaining $6B in aid from the US, as it is a funding mechanism, not a source of funds. With the end of the US fiscal year on September 30 approaching, Ukraine will not lose the opportunity to receive aid supplied through the Presidential Drawdown Authority mechanism, as in practice, the...

Tuesday, September 10

Ukraine is building underground factories to produce weapons and developing cheap means of combating drones.

Ukraine is building underground factories to produce weapons and developing cheap means of combating drones. President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is creating underground weapon production plants that will be able to provide the Armed Forces in the event of a delay in military aid from Western partners. At t...

The world searches for ways to end the Russian war in Ukraine; here is what the US, India, Germany, and Hungary are saying:

The world searches for ways to end the Russian war in Ukraine; here is what the US, India, Germany, and Hungary are saying: US presidential candidate Donald Trump said that if he wins the election, he will end the war in Ukraine by the new year. He plans to cut energy prices by half or more within 12 months of taking offic...

The effectiveness of the Ukrainian counteroffensive hinges on long-range strikes deep into Russia.

The effectiveness of the Ukrainian counteroffensive hinges on long-range strikes deep into Russia. Therefore, US President Joe Biden should stop wavering and allow US weapons to be used on targets in Russia, US analysts believe. “A detailed analysis of Biden’s policy shows that it makes...

In August, Russia intensified its terror attacks against Ukraine’s civilian population.

In August, Russia intensified its terror attacks against Ukraine’s civilian population. According to the UN, at least 184 civilians were killed and 856 injured in Ukraine during August as a result of Russian aggression, making this month the second deadliest month for civilians in 2024, ...

Monday, September 9

The White House is working with Congress to save $6B in aid for Ukraine, and NATO will provide €40B in 2025.

The White House is working with Congress to save $6B in aid for Ukraine, and NATO will provide €40B in 2025. The administration of the US president is conducting urgent negotiations with Congress to obtain permission to use $6B earmarked for Ukrainian military aid by the September 30 deadline, Reuters notes....

Ukraine’s strategy is working: The Russian offensive slows down near Pokrovsk.

Ukraine’s strategy is working: The Russian offensive slows down near Pokrovsk. Russian troops have significantly reduced the pace of their offensive in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, according to DeepState. From September 2 to 6, Russian troops captured only 10 square kilometers...

The EU will spend €300M of revenues from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine from French manufacturers.

The EU will spend €300M of revenues from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine from French manufacturers. As reported by the French Ministry of Defense, France has joined Ukraine’s new defense support program, established within the framework of the European Peace Fund. The program will allocate €1.4B in ...

Friday, September 6

The US State Department makes an urgent plea for the billions allocated to Ukraine to be used before they “burn up” at the end of September.

The US State Department makes an urgent plea for the billions allocated to Ukraine to be used before they “burn up” at the end of September. Several US public organizations have appealed to the State Department to use the remaining $6.2B set aside for aid to Ukraine that is still available within the limits of the president’s authori...

While Novorossiysk was fighting off Ukrainian drones, the Kremlin complained that Ukraine is using US weapons to strike the Russian rear.

While Novorossiysk was fighting off Ukrainian drones, the Kremlin complained that Ukraine is using US weapons to strike the Russian rear. On the night of September 5, an attack by Ukrainian naval drones was repelled in Novorossiysk. The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defense announced that two Ukrainian naval drones were destroyed in ...

Ukraine seeks to force Russia to accept the UN charter, and Putin has declared readiness for negotiations based on the Istanbul agreement.

Ukraine seeks to force Russia to accept the UN charter, and Putin has declared readiness for negotiations based on the Istanbul agreement. Ukraine’s victory plan envisages the intention to force Russia to adopt the UN charter, and Kyiv plans to prepare a more detailed strategy together with its partners for the Peace Summit, which ...

Thursday, September 5

Kyiv will keep the part of Kursk that is has captured indefinitely; Moscow transfers troops from Donetsk to the Kursk region.

Kyiv will keep the part of Kursk that is has captured indefinitely; Moscow transfers troops from Donetsk to the Kursk region. Ukraine will keep the occupied territories of the Kursk region indefinitely in order to force Putin to sit down at the negotiating table sooner, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. According to him, o...

The second Russian attack on a civilian city in as many days has killed seven people: Biden condemns the raid but still does not want Ukraine to strike Russian territories.

The second Russian attack on a civilian city in as many days has killed seven people: Biden condemns the raid but still does not want Ukraine to strike Russian territories. After the missile attack on Poltava on September 3, Russia carried out an air raid on Lviv the next day. As a result of this attack, seven people died, including three children, and another 53 were in...

Britain is buying tens of thousands of shells for Ukraine, and Germany will deliver the promised IRIS-T air defense systems on time.

Britain is buying tens of thousands of shells for Ukraine, and Germany will deliver the promised IRIS-T air defense systems on time. The British Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a £300M contract to purchase 152-mm shells for Ukraine. London plans to deliver 120,000 shells over the next 18 months, stimulating the develop...

Wednesday, September 4

More than 50 people died as a result of the Russian missile attack on an educational institution in Poltava; the US is preparing to provide long-range weapons to Ukraine.

More than 50 people died as a result of the Russian missile attack on an educational institution in Poltava; the US is preparing to provide long-range weapons to Ukraine. On September 3, Russia launched two ballistic missiles at an academic institution and a hospital in Poltava. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, as of Tuesday evening, the number of dea...

Ukraine will seek an invitation to NATO even before the Alliance’s next summit.

Ukraine will seek an invitation to NATO even before the Alliance’s next summit. Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that Ukraine will seek an invitation to join NATO even before the Alliance summit, which will be held in The Hag...

An artillery agreement with Norway will help Ukraine reduce its dependence on Western supplies of weapons and ammunition.

An artillery agreement with Norway will help Ukraine reduce its dependence on Western supplies of weapons and ammunition. The Norwegian government has signed an agreement to transfer artillery production to Ukraine. If Ukraine produces Western-style howitzers and projectiles domestically, it will free itself from complet...

What international practices should Ukraine borrow for its reconstruction?

What international practices should Ukraine borrow for its reconstruction? Although Ukraine’s actual war losses are twice as high as those of some other countries following military conflicts and global cataclysms in recent decades, it can effectively use these countri...

Monday, September 2

Borrell: Ukraine’s permission to use European weapons against targets in Russia does not equate to the EU’s participation in the war.

Borrell: Ukraine’s permission to use European weapons against targets in Russia does not equate to the EU’s participation in the war. Before the start of an informal meeting of the EU Council of Defense Ministers, High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized: “I think it is absurd to say that the permission to hit targets on R...

The US policy on limiting Russia will remain the same before the election.

The US policy on limiting Russia will remain the same before the election. If radical steps are taken, an economic recession in Russia may occur in a year, says Yury Horodnichenko, a University of California, Berkeley professor. For this to take place it is necessary to shut...

Friday, August 30

An American plant has increased its production of 155-mm shells for Ukraine by 50%.

An American plant has increased its production of 155-mm shells for Ukraine by 50%. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, located in Scranton Pennsylvania, has increased he production of artillery shells for transfer to Ukraine by 50% (from 24,000 to 36,000 shells per month) as part of...

Wednesday, August 28

American officials believe that Ukraine has partially achieved its operational goals in the Kursk region.

American officials believe that Ukraine has partially achieved its operational goals in the Kursk region. According to the WSJ, the main goal of the Kursk operation is to change the prevailing narrative that Ukraine is unable to stop the Russian Federation’s military power. According to American off...

Ukraine will present the US with a list of desired targets in Russia; the OSCE gives Ukraine permission for long-range strikes.

Ukraine will present the US with a list of desired targets in Russia; the OSCE gives Ukraine permission for long-range strikes. The Ukrainian government is preparing to present to top US national security officials a list of targets in Russia that they believe could be the Ukrainian military can target if Washington lifts rest...

Friday, August 23

Borrell calls for Ukraine to be allowed to strike military targets in the Russian Federation.

Borrell calls for Ukraine to be allowed to strike military targets in the Russian Federation. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell supports the lifting of all restrictions on Ukrainian strikes on military facilities inside the Russian Federation, as this will help to incli...

Friday, August 16

Ukraine continues its offensive in the Kursk region, has already created its first military command post, and controls 82 settlements,

Ukraine continues its offensive in the Kursk region, has already created its first military command post, and controls 82 settlements, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Syrskyi clarified that the search for and destruction of the enemy in Sudzha and three other Kursk region settlements has ...

Offensive in the Kursk region: Ukraine uses American bombs, and Britain has given permission to use its equipment.

Offensive in the Kursk region: Ukraine uses American bombs, and Britain has given permission to use its equipment. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have enlisted air support in the Kursk region offensive, mainly Soviet fighter jets. According to Forbes, a Ukrainian Su-27 struck the Russian command post in Tyotkino. Ame...

Thursday, August 15

For the first time, Biden comments on the Kursk Operation; the EU declares its support.

For the first time, Biden comments on the Kursk Operation; the EU declares its support. US President Joe Biden said on August 13 that Ukraine’s sudden counter-invasion into Russia “creates a real dilemma” for Putin, and that the US government is in “constant conta...

Military commandant offices and a buffer zone: What has Ukraine gained in the Kursk region?

Military commandant offices and a buffer zone: What has Ukraine gained in the Kursk region? Ukraine’s Armed Forces are continuing the offensive operation in the Kursk region and advanced 1-2 km in different directions on August 14, capturing 100 Russian soldiers, reported the Commander...

A Harris presidency could be a reboot for Ukraine.

A Harris presidency could be a reboot for Ukraine. Former US President Donald Trump’s camp is increasingly dictating US policy regarding Ukraine. Political consulting firm Rasmussen Global (RG) believes that now that Kamala Harris has become a p...

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