Ukraine
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s Stain
Ukrainians face a dual war as a $100M defense-kickback scandal shakes Kyiv, implicating top insiders and testing Zelensky’s leadership while anti-corruption bodies push for accountability.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
EU’s €140B Ukraine Loan Could Have ‘Knock-on’ Impact on Financial Markets, Brussels Warns
EU leaders are expected to provide political guidance in December on which approach to pursue.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
ANALYSIS: French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained
Five things you might not have known about the Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft, 100 of which the Ukrainian Air Force may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
Corruption
Kyiv Shoots Down Claims Umerov Stayed Abroad Amid Fresh Defense Scandals
Unconfirmed reports alleged that former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov remained in Turkey and refused to return, just as NABU signaled new defense-sector corruption probes.
Nov. 17, 2025
Russia
WATCH: Ukraine’s ‘Ghosts’ Destroy Key Russian Air-Defense Systems in Donbas
HUR’s “Ghosts” unit has destroyed a Tor-M1, an S-400 command post, and a Buk-M3 radar in a series of precision drone strikes on Russian air-defense systems in Donbas.
Nov. 17, 2025
NATO
Germany Warns Russia Could Be Ready to Attack NATO by 2029
Germany’s defense minister warns Russia could be capable of attacking NATO as early as 2028-29, urging faster military buildup as Moscow accelerates rearmament.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Needs 70 Bn Euros in 2026, EU Says as Funding Debate Rages
The EU Commission spelt out Kyiv’s needs in a paper circulated to member states as the bloc debates whether to use frozen Russian assets to fund a new loan to plug Ukraine’s budget black holes.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
EXPLAINED: Why France’s SAMP/T Could Be Ukraine’s Air-Defense Game Changer
Five things you might not have known about the SAMP/T Air Defense System, which Ukraine may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
US
Mike Pompeo Joins Billion-Dollar Ukrainian Weapons Maker Fire Point Amid Corruption Probe
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the oversight board of Fire Point, a rapidly expanding Ukrainian weapons manufacturer facing scrutiny amid a corruption probe.
Nov. 17, 2025
Russia
Russian Man Accused of Treason for Alleged Crypto Transfers to Ukrainian Military, Rights Group Says
The arrest adds to a fast-growing pattern of treason prosecutions driven by phone checks and alleged FSB provocations.
Nov. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Macron Strike Landmark Deal for Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defenses
The document sets out a long-term framework – roughly over ten years – for possible future contracts that would allow Ukraine to acquire new French defense equipment.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Corruption Is Evil – But It Must Not Become an Excuse to Abandon Ukraine
West countries should judge Ukraine not by whether or not corruption exists, but by the courage and capability to fight it – even in the middle of a war.
Nov. 17, 2025
Russia
Oryol Hit for Third Time as Ukraine Torches Novokuybyshevsk Refinery in Deep-Strike Blitz
Ukraine continues deep strikes across Russia, hitting Oryol for the third time in two weeks and damaging major oil refineries.
Nov. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Missile Strike Hits Kharkiv Region, Killing Three and Injuring Children
In Balakliya, the State Emergency Service said the missiles hit a densely populated residential area. A private home, balconies in several apartment blocks and multiple cars caught fire.
Nov. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky in Paris to Seek Air Defence Help for Ukraine
The visit is part of the Ukrainian president’s tour of his western allies that saw him seal an energy deal with Greece on Sunday and will include a visit to Spain on Tuesday.
Nov. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 16, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on November 16, 2025
Nov. 17, 2025
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