Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Putin Announces Bid for Fifth Presidential Term
This potential fifth term will keep Putin in power until 2030 although 2020’s constitutional reform in 2020, would allow him to continue for six terms until 2036.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Former Russian Militia Leader ‘Strelkov’ Fears for His Life in Jail
In his latest interview, Igor Girkin, a nationalist militia leader arrested for “extremism” in criticizing Putin’s handling of the war, said he fears for his life in Russian captivity.
Dec. 8, 2023
Human Rights
28,000 Ukrainian Civilians in Russian Captivity, Human Rights Commissioner Says
The Ukrainian parliament’s highest official on human rights issues accused Russia not only of abusing military prisoners, but also of holding civilians and children captive.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Downed 14 out of 19 Russian Cruise Missiles Overnight
Kyiv has bolstered its air defence systems since with Western arms, but says that it needs more weapons to protect vulnerable regions.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Macron Hosts Hungary's Orban In Bid to Break Ukraine Deadlock
The EU wants to agree on new financial aid and starting EU membership talks with Kyiv at next week's summit but fears Orban could stand in the way.
Dec. 8, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine Battles Corruption Through Smartphone App
Ukraine is one of Eastern Europe’s leading tech hubs, and that tech expertise is now taking the fight to the frontline against corruption.
Dec. 8, 2023
US
‘Weapons of Victory’ Ukraine MoD Advent Calendar – Update Dec. 7
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense reveals another pre-holiday surprise for the forces of its enemies on day 7 of its Advent calendar in the run-up to Christmas.
Dec. 8, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine Moves Trucks Over Polish Border by Train to Bypass Blockade
Polish hauliers launched blockades at the Ukrainian border last month, complaining about what they have called unfair competition from Ukrainian companies.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Kharkiv Hit by Several Russian Missiles
The mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov, counted "at least five strikes" and one person wounded.
Dec. 8, 2023
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Official: Ukraine Updating Killer Missile That Sank Russia's Moskva
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says there will be a new and improved Neptune anti-ship missile, but all details on modifications remain classified.
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 7, 2023
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on December 7, 2023
Dec. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Kremlin Fuels Border Crises’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Dec 8 (Europe Edition)
Kyiv urges electricity efficiency after strikes; Drones hit grain industry near Odesa; AFU advances by Kupyansk; Russia moves in on Avdiivka; African immigrants converge on Finnish, US borders
Dec. 8, 2023
Putin
In Washington, UK’s Cameron Asks Lawmakers ‘To Do What We Need To Do’ for Ukraine
“I don't know about you, but I don't want to give either Putin or Xi a Christmas present,” he said.
Dec. 8, 2023
Counteroffensive
ANALYSIS: What The Washington Post Missed About Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
The Washington Post just published an analysis of what went wrong with Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Though largely concurring, our take is that it was all about the training – and still is.
Dec. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Does Ukraine Need More Help?
The US Congress has refused to authorise further financial aid and Hungary doesn't want to discuss further EU assistance for Ukraine at the summit in December, as planned.
Dec. 7, 2023
Ukraine
Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov Unveils Ambitious Digitalization Agenda
The set of new initiatives includes the introduction of an electronic excise tax and a service for the customs clearance of cars through the "Diia" app.
Dec. 7, 2023
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