Category: 6. Opinion

France has successfully conducted the first tests of a domestically produced kamikaze drone, which is set to be transferred to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. France has been among Ukraine’s strongest supporters in the EU, supplying… Continue Reading

Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight on 16-17 October, deploying 56 strike drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of unidentified types, along with a Kh-59 guided air-to-surface missile, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Russia continues its deliberate… Continue Reading

Ukraine has successfully blocked Russia from assuming the chairmanship of the Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution, as reported by Ukraine Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection on 16 October. Russia’s actions in the Black Sea have caused severe ecological… Continue Reading

The United States has decided to refocus its F-16 training program for Ukraine on younger cadets rather than experienced air force members, a move that could potentially extend the timeline for deploying a full squadron to the battlefield by several months, according to WSJ. Ukraine urgently… Continue Reading

Ukraine has officially requested the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to send a monitoring mission to ports in the southern Odesa region amid intensified Russian attacks, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on 16 October 2024, according to Reuters. Odesa Oblast has three ports –… Continue Reading

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has released a new analysis highlighting significant challenges facing Russia in its ability to sustain long-term offensive operations in Ukraine. The report suggests that medium to long-term constraints on Russian force-generation capacity and… Continue Reading

Exclusive Military Frontline report: Russian soldiers surrender to Ukrainians at Kurakhove, are subsequently killed by their own artillery. Russian commanders have resorted to harsh measures as losses mount, including firing on their own troops to prevent surrenders. Russia seizes 5.5 times… Continue Reading

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s so-called Victory plan as a “good signal” but stopped short of fully endorsing it.  This lukewarm response comes as Zelenskyy prepares to visit Brussels on Thursday to promote his plan, presented to… Continue Reading

US President Joe Biden announced a new $425 million military aid package for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  This comes at a critical juncture, with Western support wavering and Ukraine’s frontline situation deteriorating. Ukraine is seeking increased… Continue Reading

According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, US President Joe Biden won’t meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin this Friday but has already spoken with him by phone. These diplomatic shifts come at a critical moment for Ukraine: Western support wavers… Continue Reading