Category: 6. Opinion

Russian forces have swiftly implemented a new countermeasure against Ukrainian anti-air FPV drones by equipping their reconnaissance drones with rear-view cameras. This development was reported by communications specialist Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov on 23 September, according to Defense… Continue Reading

Russia is intensifying its efforts to cripple Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the winter season, aiming to leave the country “dark and in the cold,” according to Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief. Speaking at a press conference in New York on 23… Continue Reading

Ukraine advances in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, while Russian forces gain ground near Kupiansk and Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War‘s (ISW) report from 23 September. Russia continues advancing in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, leveraging its… Continue Reading

Denmark announced it would provide 130 million Danish kroner (over $19.4 million) to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, according to a statement by Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities. The announcement was made… Continue Reading

EU and G7 foreign ministers held informal meetings on 23 September in New York to discuss supporting Ukraine’s energy and military needs as winter approaches, Euroactiv reports. The talks, which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, were also attended by Ukraine’s new… Continue Reading

As world leaders gather for the annual United Nations General Assembly, President Biden is facing increasing pressure to loosen restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons, the New York Times reports. Key allies are urging the US to allow Ukraine to use longer-range weapons to strike bases… Continue Reading

Russia plans to significantly increase its defense budget in 2025, maintaining high levels of military spending as the war in Ukraine continues, Bloomberg News reports based on draft budget documents it has reviewed. The increase in military spending comes as Russian forces are reportedly… Continue Reading

President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic, a former NATO general and staunch supporter of Ukraine, claimed that Ukraine may need to accept a partial loss of territory to Russia, at least temporarily, The New York Times reported on 23 September. In an interview, Pavel said, “The most probable… Continue Reading

In a massive overnight assault on 24 September, Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions across the country. Ukraine’s air defenses successfully intercepted numerous threats. Russian bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed and injured civilians. Russia… Continue Reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the end of the war with Russia and called for stronger support from allies during an exclusive interview with ABC News on 23 September. The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war has entered its 11th year, with Russia’s full-scale invasion… Continue Reading