Europe

Putin

Kremlin Rehabilitates Wagner Mercenaries

Military enlistment offices in Russia have begun issuing the first war veterans’ certificates to former mercenaries of the Wagner group, which mutinied against the Ministry of Defense last year.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Jan. 8, 2024

Russia

Russian Rapper, Arrested for Allegedly Spreading ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Receives Military Summons

Nikolai Vasilyev, whose rap name is VACIO, had attended a “nearly-naked” party where he had worn a sock over his penis.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 8, 2024

Hungary Urges ‘Calm’ Over EU Leadership Speculation

Some fear that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose been accused of violating democratic norms and the closest EU leader to Moscow, would lead the European Council if no one else is voted in.

By AFP

Jan. 8, 2024

Germany

ANALYSIS: Skynex – The New Air Defense System Protecting Ukrainian Skies, Courtesy of Germany

Germany announced its latest military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, Jan. 4, that contained enhanced air defense capability that included the Skynex air defense system.

By Steve Brown

Jan. 8, 2024

Ukraine

Twin Musical Cities: Odesa and Lucca, Italy

Not even in wartime does the music stop. True to its historical links with Italy, the Odesa Conservatory has established links with Lucca, its twin musical city.

By Ugo Poletti

Jan. 8, 2024

Ukraine

Germany Sends New Military Aid to Ukraine

Along with fighting vehicles and tanks, the aid includes the IRIS-T air defense missiles, which have been essential in preventing Russian missiles from hitting Ukrainian cities.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 4, 2024

War in Ukraine

N. Korea Supplied Russia with Missiles for Ukraine Attacks: US

Moscow's forces fired multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine as part of a mass aerial attack on Jan. 2, White House spokesperson John Kirby said.

By AFP

Jan. 4, 2024

NATO

Russia Might Be Jamming GPS Signals, Anonymous Researcher Claims

According to the researcher, GPS signals significantly deteriorate over NATO countries near the southern Baltic Sea, and the source of the deterioration appears to be Kaliningrad.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 4, 2024

Featured

War in Ukraine

NATO-Ukraine Council to Hold Extraordinary Meeting Following Massive Russian Attacks

Wednesday was the first day of relative quiet for Ukrainian cities since Dec. 29, when the Kremlin began a mass bombardment. Kyiv's so far shot down most of Russia's missiles.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 3, 2024

NATO

European NATO Members Task Alliance Agency to Provide 1,000 Patriot Missiles

NATO has announced that it would assist members in procuring 1,000 Patriot missiles as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) as Russia launches massive air assaults on Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 3, 2024

War in Ukraine

EU Says No to Bloody Russian Diamonds

Along with banning Russian diamonds, the EU is adding to the list of sensitive-technology items whose resale to Russia is banned, and attempting to better enforce the price cap on oil.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 1, 2024

War in Ukraine

EU Will Approve €50 Billion to Ukraine Even Without Hungary – Kuleba

The Ukrainian foreign minister is confident that despite the obstructionism of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the EU will come through with a proposed €50 billion ($55 billion) for Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 26, 2023

Zelensky

Netherlands to Deploy 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

The Dutch government is preparing the first 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Ukraine. That’s enough aircraft to outfit a fighter squadron.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 22, 2023

War in Ukraine

European Council Targets Russian Diamonds and More in New Round of Sanctions

Along with targeting diamonds, the European Council's 12th round of sanctions seeks to better enforce previous sanctions on Russian oil exports that attempt to cap the price at $60 a barrel.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 18, 2023