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Financial Stress Index in Ukraine Lowest Since February 2022
Though the index has reached a low point for the last 34 months, Ukrainian financial stress is still higher than before Russia’s full-scale invasion as wartime risks dominate its economic reality.
Dec. 23, 2024
Russia
‘If It Flies, It Flies’ – Russian-Built Shaheds, Numbers Up, Quality Down
Ukrainian military experts tell the German media they have seen a noticeable falling-off in the quality of Russian-built Shahed / Geran 2 kamikaze drones during recent attacks against Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM of Wanting to ‘Help Putin’
Ukrainian leader hits out at Slovak PM for visiting Putin and opposing energy dependence on Russia.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 23 December 2024
Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
Luxury Western Goods Line Russian Stores, Three Years Into Sanctions
The extent of sanctions busting remains evident in Moscow’s luxury stores.
Dec. 23, 2024
War in Ukraine
1,100 North Korean Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War: Seoul
South Korean military intelligence also suggests that the nuclear-armed North is “producing and providing self-destructible drones” to Russia to further aid Moscow’s fight against Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2024
NATO
Finland PM Says Russia ‘Permanent’ Threat to EU
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Finnish head of government said “the security situation has changed.”
Dec. 22, 2024
Top News
Germany Approves Record €20 Billion Worth of Defense Gear
The new weapons and gear will be ordered at a time when Europe‘s biggest economy seeks to rebuild its long-neglected armed force in the face of Russia’s ongoing Ukraine invasion.
Dec. 19, 2024
Polish Government Adopts Bill to Limit Asylum Rights
Migrants, mainly from the Middle East and Africa, began arriving in large numbers across the Belarus border with Poland in 2021 as the EU looked to punish Minsk for its crackdown on opposition.
Dec. 18, 2024
Top News
Germany’s Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections
Although the center-left chancellor continues in a caretaker role and with a minority in parliament, the political turmoil threatens months of paralysis until a new coalition government is formed.
Dec. 16, 2024
Europe
Montenegro’s Milatović Supports Ukraine’s NATO Membership – But Maybe Not Now
Montenegro’s President Milatović backs Ukraine’s NATO membership but leaves open whether an invite should be immediate or tied to peace talks with Russia; More talks expected at NATO’s next summit.
Dec. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Denies Discussing Christmas Ceasefire with Hungary’s PM Orban
The Ukrainian president pushed back against claims that he had spoken with Orban about ending the conflict after the Hungarian PM claimed Zelensky had rejected a deal.
Dec. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Air Defenses Should Save Lives, Not Gather Dust in Warehouses’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 11
An IAEA convoy was hit amid strikes in Zaporizhzhia; Russian forces reportedly took advantage of unfinished fortifications; and new developments in the UA weapons industry meant to ‘terrify’ invaders.
Dec. 11, 2024
Europe
Polish PM Says Ukraine Peace Talks Could Start This Winter
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that potential peace negotiations for ending the war in Ukraine could begin in the next few months.
Dec. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Intelligence Chief Declares Moscow Close to Achieving Military Goals
As the prospect of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine grows, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says that the tasks set by President Vladimir Putin are close to fulfillment.
Dec. 10, 2024
Ukraine
EU Defense Chief Calls for ‘Big Bang’ Spending to Counter Russian Threat and Strengthen Europe’s Military
EU’s new defense chief urges a bold overhaul to boost Europe’s defenses against Russia, calling for massive spending and long-term contracts to ramp up military production.
Dec. 6, 2024
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