On a clear night at the end of April 2024, arsonists slipped into a tidy residential neighborhood in Hermannsburg, a German village of about 8,000 people surrounded by flat farm fields, heathland nature reserves and military bases. Under the…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Military expert explains role of private capital, government guarantees
Unmanned aerial vehicles are one of the top priorities for additional funding of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Private investment can play a critical role in scaling up defense manufacturing, especially if foreign governments provide protection against wartime risks.
Dan Rice, an…
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For Ukraine, Europeans Need to Play Checkbook Diplomacy With Trump
This article was translated and adapted from a version first published for DIE ZEIT.
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Ukraine’s ‘drone army’ a nightmare for Russian invaders – Austrian military expert
Thanks to well-organized and sustained funding for decentralized production on a large scale, Ukrainian combat units are constantly receiving new drones of various types, which have become key to Ukraine’s success and a true nightmare for Russian invaders.
Colonel Markus…
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Russian forces attack Chuhuiv district in Kharkiv region, three civilians killed
Russian troops launched strikes on the Chuhuiv district of the Kharkiv region, killing three civilians.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
Early on August 4, Russian forces struck the village of Losivka,…
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Czech president says temporary occupation of territories may be acceptable price for preserving Ukraine’s statehood
Czech President Petr Pavel has said that the temporary occupation of some Ukrainian territories could be an acceptable cost for preserving Ukraine’s statehood and saving lives.
He said this in an interview with the BBC, according to Ukrinform.
Pavel, who previously served as a…
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Netherlands to provide Ukraine with missiles, components for Patriot air defense systems
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has announced that the Netherlands will deliver a new military aid package to Ukraine, which will include components and missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
According to Ukrinform, Brekelmans made the announcement on…
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Ukrainian, Japanese foreign ministers discuss diplomatic steps toward just peace
At the end of the first day of his visit to Japan, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, to discuss a range of issues, including ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just peace.
According to Ukrinform,…
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On Ukraine’s front lines the kill zone is getting deeper
CARTEL AND HIS men are moving. Today his artillery covers part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhia front, and he controls his guns from a house 8km from the line of contact. His team, from the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, monitors the war-scarred…
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