Slow repair of Western weapons affects war efforts in Ukraine
Most Western-made weapons need to be sent back to their manufacturers for repair and end up out of action for months. New efforts aim to minimize delays and bureaucratic obstacles.…
US announces $2.5 billion aid package for Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The United States announced on Monday (30) a security assistance package of US$ 2.5 billion for Ukraine. Washington is speeding up the provision of aid to Kiev before President-elect Donald…
NATO chief calls for more military spending against Russian advance
According to Mark Rutte, Vladimir Putin wants to expand the war in Ukraine to alliance countries. “Hostility is real and it’s increasing,” he said. (DW) The Secretary General of the…
Russia says Ukraine attacked one of its airfields with 6 US ATACMS missiles
Ukraine attacked an airfield in southern Russia in the early hours of Wednesday (11) with long-range ATACMS missiles supplied by the US, the Russian army said, vowing to respond with…
Scholz announces new military aid to Ukraine on trip to Kiev
In a surprise visit, the German leader guarantees to send 650 million euros worth of military equipment and promises that his country will continue to be Ukraine’s biggest supporter in…
US promises ‘firm’ response to presence of North Korean soldiers in Ukrainian conflict
The involvement of North Korean troops in Russia’s war against Ukraine requires “a firm response”, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after attending a meeting on Wednesday (13) in…
North Korean presence takes war in Ukraine to new level
Pyongyang is sending 10,000 troops to Russia’s Kursk region to fight Ukrainians, say NATO and the US, which has authorized the use of weapons against troops. According to experts, the…
Sources report that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Su-34 bomber
The Su-34 bomber, considered one of the most advanced aircraft in the Russian Air Force. This model, highly valued by Russia, stands out for its tactical attack capabilities and precision…
The Netherlands has delivered the first F-16s to Ukraine
The Netherlands has delivered the first of 24 F-16 fighters promised to Ukraine, as announced by the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The delivery is part…
In the US, Zelensky wants authorization to use long-range missiles in attacks against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on Sunday (22) to present the details of his “victory plan” to end the war with Russia, which began in February…
Russia expels six British diplomats, tensions rise over Ukraine missiles
(Reuters) – Russia’s FSB security service said on Friday it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow after accusing them of espionage and sabotage, signaling the Kremlin’s…
Ukraine produces own long-range missiles
President Zelenski announces successful test of first ballistic missile. Without much fanfare, the country has been working on developing its own weapons. (DW) Since the start of the war, Russia…
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Should NATO shoot down Russian drones in western Ukraine?
Russian drones and missiles continue to violate NATO airspace, endangering citizens in the eastern regions of the alliance. Experts propose possible reactions. (DW) In the early hours of last Sunday…
How Russia recruits foreigners for the war in Ukraine
With promises of high salaries and citizenship, the Russian army recruits mercenaries from poor countries in the Global South. Ignorance of the law and financial precariousness work in their favor.…
Ukraine says it is extending control over Russian territory in Kursk
Kiev claims to maintain control over an area of more than 1,300 square kilometers, including 100 villages, and to have imprisoned 600 enemy soldiers, in the largest invasion of Russian…
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones for the second day in a row, says Kiev
KIEV (Reuters) – Russia has launched several waves of missile and drone strikes that have hit dozens of Ukrainian regions and killed at least four people, the Ukrainian military said…
Russia’s “massive” attack on Ukraine leaves dead and wounded and targets energy structures
Fifteen regions of Ukraine were hit by a “massive” Russian attack on Monday (26), which left at least three dead in the west and south of the country, according to…
What is known about Ukraine’s incursion into Russia
Following the advance of Ukrainian troops into Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow has said it will send reinforcements. The Ukrainians are seeking military results, but also political objectives. Around 120,000 people…
Ukraine continues incursion into Russia and attacks military air base hundreds of kilometers from the border
On Friday (9), Ukraine continued a major incursion into Russian territory, with massive use of drones. Ukrainian forces claimed an attack on a military airfield in Russia, more than 300…
Russia and Ukraine are also fighting a war in Africa
The repercussions of the conflict in Eastern Europe are also being felt on African soil. Moscow and Kiev are involved in Sudan. Mali and Niger have broken off diplomatic relations…