Category: 6. Opinion

The United Kingdom has provided Ukraine with £3.5 billion (approximately $4.58 billion) in financing to purchase British-made weapons, according to a report from the UK Ministry of Defense on 6 October. The £3.5 billion in export finance was made available to Ukraine following the signing of… Continue Reading

France plans to deliver the promised Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in the first half of 2025, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, as reported by Sud Ouest. Currently, Ukraine relies on its small aging fleet of Soviet-era Mig-29 fighter jets and Su-24 bombers in the… Continue Reading

The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on 8 October a significant increase in Russian naval presence in the Black Sea. As of 6 AM on 8 October, Russia has deployed 16 ships in the Black Sea, including seven carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo capacity of up to… Continue Reading

The Kremlin is reportedly planning a significant initiative to increase the number of Russian military veterans from its war in Ukraine holding prominent positions in local and regional governments, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports. Russian continues to incentivize volunteers to… Continue Reading

Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed a Russian 2S7 Pion self-propelled artillery system using a cluster munition, according to a video shared by the Special Kherson Cat observer on their X account. The strike, which occurred during an ammunition resupply operation, resulted in the… Continue Reading

Slovakia’s crowdfunding initiative has successfully delivered artillery ammunition to Ukraine, funded by 4 million euros donated by Slovak citizens. The ammunition, weighing 122 tons, was transported to Ukraine by six trucks on 7 October 2024, Noviny.sk reported. The initiative was launched Continue Reading

On 7 October and in the early hours of the next day, Russian forces launched a series of attacks on Odesa Oblast and other regions of Ukraine, employing ballistic missiles and Shahed drones, according to reports from Ukrainian officials. Russia continues its deliberate daily air attacks on… Continue Reading

Vice President Kamala Harris, in an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” on 7 October, outlined her stance on the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian involvement in any peace negotiations and adhering to the UN Charter. With the US presidential election just… Continue Reading

Russian forces have entered the eastern part of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, as fierce street battles continue to rage, according to a Ukrainian military official. The situation in the city remains unstable as of late 7 October, with intense fighting reported for control of individual… Continue Reading

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 957: Slovak Prime Minister pledges electricity to Ukraine amid blackouts, Russia strikes two civilian ships in Odesa  – Euromaidan Press