Category: 6. Opinion
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Economist: Ukraine secretly revives its missile industry amid aid uncertainty
Ukraine is secretly rebuilding its domestic missile industry, with multiple projects underway, ranging from state-backed programs to private initiatives, The Economist reports. Ukraine was previously a world leader in space and rocket technology during the Soviet era, with Dnipro’s… Continue Reading
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Explosions reported near strategic airbase in Russia’s Millerovo next to Luhansk Oblast (video)
Multiple drone attacks were reported late on 23 December targeting Millerovo in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, where a strategic military airfield is located, according to local officials and residents. Millerovo Airbase in Russia’s Rostov Oblast is situated just a few kilometers west of the… Continue Reading
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Ukraine needs stable and peaceful post-Assad Syria, Zelenskyy says
During a meeting of the Stavka of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on 23 December, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined Ukraine’s strategy for engaging with post-Assad Syria, emphasizing the importance of regional stability. Earlier, Zelenskyy said he had instructed the… Continue Reading
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“Hypocritical” to arm Ukraine, Pope Francis says, silent on Russian terror
Pope Francis, commenting on the war in Ukraine for Orbe 21 channel, stated that it is hypocritical to talk about peace while simultaneously arming it against Russia’s aggression, Vatican News reported. Once again, the pontiff neither urged Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine nor… Continue Reading
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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1034: Majority of Ukrainians support nuclear weapons program
Exclusives Military “Entire platoons didn’t return”: Ukrainian partisans say Russian soldiers’ morale undermined after Dnipro crossing failed assault. Ukrainian partisan group Atesh reveals resistance among Russian troops after devastating losses in failed Dnipro River crossing… Continue Reading
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North Korean losses in Ukraine reaches 3,000 soldiers, says Zelenskyy
On 23 December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the number of North Korean troops killed and wounded in Russia’s Kursk Oblast has exceeded 3,000 soldiers. On 16 December, US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby first confirmed that North Korean forces were… Continue Reading
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Zelenskyy accuses Slovak PM Fico of selling out to Putin
On 23 December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the previous day, accusing the Slovak leader of helping Putin earn money. Days ago, Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would not allow… Continue Reading
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Zelenskyy accuses Slovak PM Fico of selling out to Putin
On 23 December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the previous day, accusing the Slovak leader of helping Putin earn money. Days ago, Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would not allow… Continue Reading
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EU bank funds € 86 million anti-drone shield for Ukraine’s power grid amid Russian attacks
Ukrenergo has reported that it has received €86 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to construct anti-drone protection at key substations in Ukraine’s electricity transmission system. Russia continues its deliberate daily air attacks on residential areas in attempts to… Continue Reading
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Switzerland invests $250 million in nuclear shelter upgrades as Ukraine war spurs safety concerns
Swiss authorities are investing approximately $250 million to upgrade their network of nuclear shelters amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to Current Time TV. Following the beginning of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine in 2022, Switzerland’s civil protection services have… Continue Reading