Category: 6. Opinion

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

Today, the most interesting developments come from the Kurakhove direction. Here, a heavy battle ensued on the southern flank of Kurakhove, with every terrain factor working in favor of the Ukrainian defense, Russian losses and surrendering soldiers started to mount. This which led Russian… Continue Reading

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on 16 October that Russia may leverage its recent strategic partnership agreement with North Korea to bolster its military forces without resorting to massive mobilization. This assessment comes after Ukrainian intelligence reports claiming the… Continue Reading

On 5 October, Russia shot down their own S-70 Okhotnik ”Hunter” uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) as it flew west over the front lines. The loss of this sophisticated and expensive asset could provide valuable intelligence to Ukraine and its allies about Russian drone technology, thus… Continue Reading

Britain is considering its own proposals regarding Ukraine’s ability to strike military targets deep within Russia, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on 16 October. Syrskyi said on Telegram after the phone call with the UK Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral… Continue Reading

Russian forces significantly accelerated their territorial gains in Ukraine, capturing 5.5 times more land in August and September 2024 than in the entirety of 2023, according to analysts from the UA War Infographics project. Russia increased its offensive towards strategic cities in the… Continue Reading

On Wednesday 16 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his ”Victory Plan” to the Ukrainian Parliament, which consists of five points and three secret annexes. The victory plan’s importance lies in coordinating with international partners to secure the necessary military support… Continue Reading

German doctors claimed Denys would probably never walk again. A war injury had cost the Ukrainian soldier three limbs – a case Europe’s top medics found daunting. It turned around when Ukraine’s first-rate facility undertook his recovery, setting a world-class standard for war… Continue Reading