In his 2 May 2025 evening address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Ukrainian arms producers to accelerate the development of domestic ballistic missile systems and announced upcoming deliveries of additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Category: 6. Opinion
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Zelenskyy orders faster development of Ukrainian ballistic missile systems
Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine has… -
Reuters: US prepares fresh Russia sanctions but Trump’s approval remains uncertain
US officials have completed a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s banking and energy sectors, including state-owned Gazprom and other major entities. President Donald Trump, however, has not decided if he will approve the measures, Reuters sources stated.
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As Putin digs in, Trump approves F-16 training deal for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced that the US State Department has approved a potential $310.5 million sale of F-16 training, sustainment, and related equipment to Ukraine.
According to a Pentagon statement, the proposed sale “will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by…
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Ukraine sanctions Novatek: Will the West finally follow?
On 1 May, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on major Russian businesses, including Novatek, Russia’s second-largest gas producer and dominant liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter. This move signals Ukraine’s determination to dismantle the fossil-fueled foundations…
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Zelenskyy vows to make Russia “feel the War” as missile program heats up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian forces are continuing operations inside Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts.
“Russia continues to reject a full, long-term ceasefire — all our partners are already weary of these manipulations,” Zelenskyy said in his…
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Russia’s space spy base just got a visit from Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian forces conducted a precision drone strike against a critical Russian military intelligence site during the night of 2 May.
According to the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, drones reached Military Unit No. 33443 in the…
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s sanctions-proof energy giant
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the decree on 1 May 2025, implementing a decision by Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council that extends sanctions to major LNG operations, including Yamal LNG, Arctic LNG 2, and Murmansk LNG.
The Ukrainian government has communicated these…
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Forbes: At this pace, Russia needs 231 years to take Ukraine (no, really)
Russian forces captured approximately 68 square miles (about 176 square kilometers) of Ukrainian territory in April, according to Forbes, citing data from official Ukrainian sources, including Kyiv’s general staff. However, this modest territorial gain came at a steep cost: over 36,600…
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Europe is about to take € 3 billion of Russia’s frozen assets. Not for Ukraine—for themselves
Euroclear, the Belgian clearing house, is preparing to seize and redistribute approximately €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in frozen assets belonging to sanctioned Russian individuals and entities, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and sources familiar with the matter. The funds will be…
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Frontline report: The EU promised Ukraine 2 million shells by 2026—most have already arrived
Today, there are a lot of interesting updates from Ukraine. Europe’s promise to arm Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells in 2025 was ambitious, but it is now ahead of schedule, with two-thirds already delivered in just four months.
Sourced from both EU partners and global allies, the…
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