Ukraine
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Food for Thought
Well-meaning efforts to supply Ukrainian troops with food are very much appreciated, however, some soldiers say what they really need is drones.
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russia Attacked with 33 Drones Overnight
Kyiv said air defence systems had downed 22 of the drones and that Russian forces had also fired two S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the Belgorod border region.
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine Will Get Frozen Russian Assets
Leading economic affairs analyst reports encouraging signs concerning Ukraine from the Davos Economic Forum.
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Says Targeted French Mercenaries in Ukraine Strike, Provides No Evidence
The strikes tore into a multi-storey building in central Kharkiv, gutting the structure and leaving debris strewn around the street below.
Jan. 18, 2024
Russia
Swiss Govt Websites Hit by Pro-Russia Hackers After Zelensky Visit
The government said that "the Russian-linked hacker group 'NoName' claimed responsibility for the attack, citing Zelensky's attendance at the WEF annual meeting" in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Jan. 18, 2024
Ukraine
Anniversary of Top-Level Tragedy: Helicopter Crash Killed Minister of Internal Affairs, His Team and Five Bystanders
In an avoidable tragedy, the top three leaders of a single government ministry undertook a helicopter flight in marginal weather conditions with aircrew and supervisors violating flight safety rules.
Jan. 18, 2024
NATO
'A Disaster!’ – Russians React to Shootdown of Russian Spy Planes
Russians reacted emotionally to Sunday’s double aircraft shootdown with many sticking to the narrative that it was a “friendly fire incident”.
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 17, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 17, 2024
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Cannot Lose Our Territories Due to Inaction’ – War in Ukraine Update for Jan 18
HUR says Russia can fight only one front at a time; Moscow claims it killed French mercenaries; Slovakia to resume arms sales; AFU awaits new attacks in Lyman; Glide bombs increase in Avdiivka
Jan. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Lawmakers Hold Ukraine-Aid Talks at White House
No breakthroughs in bipartisan meeting but Senate Majority Leader says he is “optimistic”
Jan. 18, 2024
Drones
Ukraine Uses ‘FrankenSAM’ Missile to Take Out Russian Kamikaze Drone
In what is the first claimed success of a Ukrainian hybrid air defense system, a Shahed attack UAV was successfully downed from a distance of 9 kilometers.
Jan. 17, 2024
Drones
Russian Combat Units Suffer Brutal Losses in Dnipro Bridgehead Battles
Ninety days into the daring, some said foolhardy amphibious operation across one of Europe’s major waterways, Ukrainian Marines are still there.
Jan. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Blinken Sceptical on Ukraine Ceasefire with Russia
His remarks at the World Economic Forum come a day after President Zelensky, while proposing a global peace summit, stayed firm that any settlement required Russia to leave Ukrainian territory.
Jan. 17, 2024
Ukraine
Biden to Hold Talks with Congressional Leaders on Aid for Ukraine and Israel
The US Administration’s $110 billion request to provide further assistance to Ukraine, Israel and strengthen US border controls, has been held up by a dispute with Republican representatives.
Jan. 17, 2024
Ukraine
ICU Weekly Insight: Jan. 8, 2024 – Interest Rates Unchanged
Interest rates unchanged.
Jan. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Chief ‘Confident’ of Hungary Deal on Ukraine Aid
Kyiv urgently needs a green light on the new funds as it seeks to keep government services running and pay salaries as Russia’s all-out war nears the two-year mark.
Jan. 17, 2024
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