Category: 6. Opinion

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

Colonel Nikita Klenkov, a Russian officer, was shot dead near Moscow just a week after returning from the war in Ukraine. Reports indicate he served as the deputy commander of a military unit linked to the GRU’s Special Forces training center. Ukrainian intelligence and the Security Service… Continue Reading

Dozens of soon-to-be-retired Australian Abrams tanks will be sent to Ukraine under a $245 million military support package. The move, requiring US approval, showcases the intricate web of international defense cooperation and highlights Australia’s commitment to countering Russian aggression… Continue Reading

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard announced that the Nordic-Baltic countries have decided to provide Ukraine with a winter energy support package. This support, and the already earmarked support for next year, will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to provide electricity, heating, clean… Continue Reading

France is unlikely to reach its target of €3 billion ($3,2 bn) in military aid to Ukraine this year, according to Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu. “Politically, it was decided at the beginning of 2024 that this aid could reach €3 billion ($3,2 bn). In reality, we will be above… Continue Reading

Approximately 1.4 million Koreans, including students and members of youth organizations, joined or returned to the army this week, Radio Liberty reported on 16 October, citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Accordign to the Radio Liberty, these young individuals are “filled with… Continue Reading

Ukraine is seeking a NATO membership invitation before Joe Biden leaves the White House, according to Nataliia Galibarenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO, who argues that it would create a meaningful legacy for the US president. Since Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has consistently pursued NATO… Continue Reading

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that the alliance’s strategy is to provide military assistance to Ukraine and if at some point Kyiv starts negotiations with Russia on ending the war, it will do so from a position of strength. In recent weeks, a number of foreign media outlets have… Continue Reading

In 2024, Ukraine launched over 7,000 strikes on Russian territory, with the furthest reaching 1,700 km into Russia, according to CNN. These attacks targeted military sites and critical infrastructure using various weapons, including drones and artillery. However, this figure needs context…. Continue Reading