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Wednesday, June 5

President Biden: Peace in Ukraine does not mean NATO membership.

President Biden: Peace in Ukraine does not mean NATO membership. In an interview with TIME, US President Joe Biden said that peace in Ukraine means ensuring that “Russia never, never, never, never occupies Ukraine”. But this does not mean NATO membershi...

The US is discussing with Ukraine the expansion of the strike area in Russian territory, and Italy is providing an additional SAMP/T.

The US is discussing with Ukraine the expansion of the strike area in Russian territory, and Italy is providing an additional SAMP/T. Washington is in talks with Kyiv about expanding the scale of strikes in the territory of the Russian Federation, said John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications at the National Security Coun...

NATO is developing logistical paths to transfer American troops in the event of Russian aggression against European allies.

NATO is developing logistical paths to transfer American troops in the event of Russian aggression against European allies. NATO is developing several “land corridors” to transfer American forces and armored vehicles to the front line in the event of a major European ground war with the Russian Federation, writ...

Tuesday, June 4

The Netherlands will allow the use of F-16s on targets in Russia, and Germany will permit Ukraine to shoot down Russian aircraft with Patriot systems.

The Netherlands will allow the use of F-16s on targets in Russia, and Germany will permit Ukraine to shoot down Russian aircraft with Patriot systems. During her trip to Singapore, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren reassured Kyiv that the 24 F-16 fighter jets the Netherlands intends to donate to Ukraine may be used to strike targets inside Russ...

Ukraine is successfully counterattacking and destroying enemy equipment in the Russian Federation.

Ukraine is successfully counterattacking and destroying enemy equipment in the Russian Federation. According to BILD analysts, the Ukrainian military counterattacked in Vovchansk and retook several blocks. “Only 25% of the city’s territory is under unequivocal Russian control compared t...

Ukraine needs money for its army, and these are the reasons.

Ukraine needs money for its army, and these are the reasons. The state budget lacks funds to fully finance the Defense Forces of Ukraine due to assumptions about improvement in the security situation, increased spending on the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and ...

Businesses in Ukraine are increasingly threatened by a lack of workers, not war.

Businesses in Ukraine are increasingly threatened by a lack of workers, not war. Mobilization in Ukraine has led to the significant draining of personnel from the Ukrainian economy. In addition, more than six million people have fled the war, and many men work in the shadow econom...

Monday, June 3

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia.

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia. During his trip to Odesa at the end of last week, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new €500M military aid package for Ukraine. The aid includes a large number of missiles for Iris-T...

Ukraine and the US will sign a security agreement during the G7 summit in Italy.

Ukraine and the US will sign a security agreement during the G7 summit in Italy. The Presidents of the US and Ukraine, Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will sign a bilateral security agreement during the G7 summit on June 13-15. The agreement between Ukraine and the US is consid...

The US still forbids Ukraine from hitting Russian territory with ATACMS missiles.

The US still forbids Ukraine from hitting Russian territory with ATACMS missiles. The US has allowed Ukrainian forces to use artillery and launch short-range missiles against military facilities in Russian territory that are used for attacks on the Kharkiv region. However, US autho...

NATO will present a new €40B annual financing scheme for Ukraine and “build a bridge” to membership.

NATO will present a new €40B annual financing scheme for Ukraine and “build a bridge” to membership. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes in the approval of the Ukraine’s new defense financing system by the Alliance members at the NATO summit. After the ministerial meeting in Prague, dedi...

Sweden will provide Ukraine with €6.5B under a security agreement and consider transferring Gripen aircraft.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with €6.5B under a security agreement and consider transferring Gripen aircraft. A security agreement signed on May 31 between Ukraine and Sweden will provide Kyiv with SEK 75B (€6.5B) in military aid, and it also stipulates the prospect of transferring JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to U...

Ukraine needs €7-10B annually for basic ammunition supplies.

Ukraine needs €7-10B annually for basic ammunition supplies. Czech Governmental Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine Tomasz Kopechny said, Ukraine’s basic need for large-caliber projectiles, and this is not only 120-155 mm but also mortar caliber 81 mm...

Friday, May 31

Germany is close to allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, the US is slowly warming to the idea, and Denmark will allow F-16 fighter jets to attack inside Russia.

Germany is close to allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, the US is slowly warming to the idea, and Denmark will allow F-16 fighter jets to attack inside Russia. According to Politico, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may allow Ukraine to strike Russia with German weapons. He declared that Ukraine has a right to use German weapons “within international law....

On May 31, NATO countries will discuss the €100B package of military support for Ukraine that has been proposed by Stoltenberg.

On May 31, NATO countries will discuss the €100B package of military support for Ukraine that has been proposed by Stoltenberg. According to Reuters, amid uncertainty regarding the US’ future support for Ukraine stemming from the possible reelection of former President Donald Trump to the White House, the Secretary General of ...

The US will supply Ukraine with more large-caliber ammunition: a new plant with a capacity of 30,000 shells per month was opened in Texas.

The US will supply Ukraine with more large-caliber ammunition: a new plant with a capacity of 30,000 shells per month was opened in Texas. Texas has opened a new factory to produce 155 mm artillery shells, reports the NYT. As noted, the enterprise will produce about 30,000 shells every month. The opening of the new General Dynamics plant...

Thursday, May 30

So far, 11 countries have given Ukraine permission to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, and Putin spouts threats.

So far, 11 countries have given Ukraine permission to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, and Putin spouts threats. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said that his country has no objections to Ukraine using Polish weapons to hit targets in Russian territory. Similar permission was also granted b...

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory.

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory. In his blog, Timothy Ash drew attention to the numbers: the West spent $100B a year for the past two years to support Ukraine in its fight. However, Russia is increasing its defense spending to $140B ...

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change?

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change? The Ministry of Defense of Sweden, in addition to supplying the ASC 890 aircraft, has provided its entire stock of Pansarbandvagn 302 (PBV 302) armored personnel carriers. The package also includes, R...

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells.

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells. On May 28, Ukraine signed a security agreement with Portugal, which includes the provision of €126M in military aid by the end of the year and support in defense sector reforms, demining, and reconstr...

Wednesday, May 29

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine.

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine. The EU can mobilize another €6.7-6.9B to purchase weapons for Ukraine through the European Peace Fund (EPF), though more work remains to be done before these funds can be used, said the High Represent...

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement.

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement. The EU Council approved five main EU security and defense priorities in the context of a combination of challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and increasing tensions in the Middle Eas...

The EU is considering holding the next peace summit with the participation of the Russian Federation.

The EU is considering holding the next peace summit with the participation of the Russian Federation. The EU is discussing the transition from the Ukrainian peace summit next month to a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia in the fall with the Russian Federation’s participation, writes Bloomberg. China an...

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative.

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative. NATO countries are demanding Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg provide more details about his proposed €100B aid fund for Ukraine. The Secretary General’s idea is part of a plan if Donald Trump...

A security agreement and F-16s pledged by Belgium; allies will provide drones, a Patriot system, and protection in the sky over western Ukraine.

A security agreement and F-16s pledged by Belgium; allies will provide drones, a Patriot system, and protection in the sky over western Ukraine. Belgium has signed a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine to provide support over 10 years. This year, the document states that the country will provide €977M in military support. In addition, as...

Tuesday, May 28

Sweden will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with the weapons it provides.

Sweden will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with the weapons it provides. “According to international law, Ukraine has the right to defend itself through military actions directed against the invader’s territory if these actions comply with the laws and customs of war...

The NBU has downgraded its growth forecast for the Ukrainian economy over losses in the energy sector.

The NBU has downgraded its growth forecast for the Ukrainian economy over losses in the energy sector. The National Bank worsened its 2024 growth forecast for Ukraine’s economy from 3.6% to 3% due to the severe consequences from Russia’s missile attacks on energy infrastructure. The central...

Monday, May 27

NATO is insisting on Ukraine being allowed to strike inside Russia with Western weapons.

NATO is insisting on Ukraine being allowed to strike inside Russia with Western weapons. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the time has come for certain allies to review their restrictions on the use of weapons they have provided to Ukraine against targets in Russian t...

The consequences of the latest Russian attacks: An Epicentr and a printing house in Kharkiv.

The consequences of the latest Russian attacks: An Epicentr and a printing house in Kharkiv. On May 25, Russia struck the Epicentr shopping center in Kharkiv with two guided aerial bombs (KABs). As a result, at least 16 people died and 43 were injured. According to the mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor ...

Ukraine has stopped the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region and is planning a counteroffensive.

Ukraine has stopped the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region and is planning a counteroffensive. Ukrainian troops stopped the Russian offensive in the northern Kharkiv region and are already inflicting fire damage on enemy forces. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are planning offensive actions, said D...

Friday, May 24

The US is readying a $275M defense package, and the Netherlands and its partners will purchase weapons worth €175M.

The US is readying a $275M defense package, and the Netherlands and its partners will purchase weapons worth €175M. The US is preparing another $275M military aid package for Ukraine, which will probably be announced on May 24. It is noted that this will be the fourth tranche of military aid to Ukraine since Congre...

Ukraine has a $5B deficit in its budget for weapon purchases, so the government is preparing to raise taxes.

Ukraine has a $5B deficit in its budget for weapon purchases, so the government is preparing to raise taxes. Ukraine’s state budget has an approximate $5B shortfall of what is needed to purchase weapons, Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko said, because over the past six months, Ukraine has received minimal...

Ukraine is waiting for positive news from the US regarding attacks inside Russia.

Ukraine is waiting for positive news from the US regarding attacks inside Russia. The Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, believes that American authorities will permit Ukraine to use US weapons in strikes on targets in Russian territory. “The other day, ...

Thursday, May 23

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7B in military support over three years.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7B in military support over three years. The government of Sweden has reached an agreement with the pro-government party, Sweden Democrats on a program that will provide a total of SEK 75B ($7.01B) in additional military support to Ukraine o...

Wednesday, May 22

Germany believes in Ukraine’s victory and has already collected almost €1B to strengthen its air defense.

Germany believes in Ukraine’s victory and has already collected almost €1B to strengthen its air defense. During a visit to Kyiv on May 21, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said: “Our support is based on a deep belief that Ukraine will win this war. Germany, along with many other countries ...

What has Ukraine achieved from its strikes on targets in Russian Federation territory?

What has Ukraine achieved from its strikes on targets in Russian Federation territory? Experts note that the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is increasing the number of strikes on Russian territory, and the primary targets for these drone attacks are the enemy’s oil refineries and air...

Allies at Ramstein pledged to provide Ukraine with additional Leopard tanks, IFVs, Patriot missiles, and ammunition.

Allies at Ramstein pledged to provide Ukraine with additional Leopard tanks, IFVs, Patriot missiles, and ammunition. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said during a meeting of the Contact Group on Aid to Ukraine that Madrid will hand over another batch of Leopard tanks to Kyiv in June. She also promised to s...

Tuesday, May 21

During the Ramstein meeting, Lloyd Austin announced the crucial months for Ukraine and announced more aid.

During the Ramstein meeting, Lloyd Austin announced the crucial months for Ukraine and announced more aid. The coming months and weeks will be decisive in determining the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to the head of the US Pentagon, Lloyd Austin. At the opening of the 22nd Ukraine...

Kyiv is hoping to receive Patriot air defense systems and permission to strike targets in Russia using US weapons.

Kyiv is hoping to receive Patriot air defense systems and permission to strike targets in Russia using US weapons. Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, hopes for “bold decisions” from the US in anticipation of receiving the much-needed Patriot air defense system to protect Ukraine fr...

Monday, May 20

The US has not changed its position on Ukraine using American weapons to strike Russian territory, but support among senators to remove this restriction is growing.

The US has not changed its position on Ukraine using American weapons to strike Russian territory, but support among senators to remove this restriction is growing. The Pentagon said that it has not changed its position regarding Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons against targets in Russian territory. US Department of Defense Deputy Pentagon Press Secreta...

The restrictions on the use of Western weapons prevents Ukraine from defending the Kharkiv region.

The restrictions on the use of Western weapons prevents Ukraine from defending the Kharkiv region. Bans on targets in Russia from the US and other Western countries on the use of the weapons they have supplied Ukraine significantly undermines Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against the curren...

Ukraine hits the enemy hard: Drones attack Russian refineries, facilities in Sevastopol, and the fleet in Novorossiysk.

Ukraine hits the enemy hard: Drones attack Russian refineries, facilities in Sevastopol, and the fleet in Novorossiysk. On May 17, Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse for the third time this year. The first attack in January stopping production for a month and a half. This attack f...

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B.

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said that Ukraine will receive 100 missiles from Britain for air defense in May. “Warm words are not enough. Every state that values its freedom should in...

Friday, May 17

Ukraine destroyed three Russian MiG-31s at the Belbek airfield in Crimea along with a military warehouse that was full of rockets.

Ukraine destroyed three Russian MiG-31s at the Belbek airfield in Crimea along with a military warehouse that was full of rockets. On May 15 and 16, Ukraine carried out attacks on the Belbek airfield in Crimea. The destruction of three MiG-31 aircraft and a warehouse containing fuel and lubricants has been reported. Shortly after...

Thursday, May 16

Ukraine wants to get US permission to strike Russia with American weapons.

Ukraine wants to get US permission to strike Russia with American weapons. Since the beginning of the new offensive from the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine has been trying to convince the Biden administration to lift its ban on the use of US-provided weapo...

The US is considering the transfer of another Patriot system, France is providing additional missiles for SAMP/T, and Latvia has allocated €10M for ammunition.

The US is considering the transfer of another Patriot system, France is providing additional missiles for SAMP/T, and Latvia has allocated €10M for ammunition. The Biden administration plans to send an additional Patriot battery and radars to Ukraine. France has also prepared a new batch of Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles to be sent to Ukraine. The addition...

Wednesday, May 15

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on May 14 to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine,

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on May 14 to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine, which continues to suffer under massive Russian shelling. During a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Antony Blinken discussed Kharkiv’s need for air defense systems and new military ai...

New American military aid is already in Ukraine, and the White House is preparing a new package.

New American military aid is already in Ukraine, and the White House is preparing a new package. American military aid allocated through the $60.8B package approved in April by the US Congress is already in Ukraine, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. “Some of that technology i...

NATO considers Ukraine’s victory in the war against the Russian Federation its main task.

NATO considers Ukraine’s victory in the war against the Russian Federation its main task. NATO countries will participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction and development of its security and defense infrastructure, but for now, the most urgent task is to support Ukraine in its fight again...

Tuesday, May 14

What does Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine and the Russian Federation envisage?

What does Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine and the Russian Federation envisage? The America First Policy Institute, a pro-Donald Trump organization, has released a book outlining a national security strategy aimed at Trump winning the US presidential election. The book offers som...

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