Ukraine
Belarus
Belarusian Democratic Opposition Leader Meets with NATO Chief
A democratic Belarus will make friendly relations with NATO a priority in its international security agenda, said Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement.
May 7, 2024
Ukraine
Tech Summit 2024: Ukrainian IT Companies Adjusting to Wartime
On May 3, IT firms under "Diia City" tax regime met in Kyiv for Tech Summit 2024, introducing Diia City Union to advocate with authorities.
May 7, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: May 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 7, 2024
Zelensky
Plot to Assassinate Zelensky Foiled, HUR and SBU Spy Chiefs Also Targeted
The SBU reports that Russia’s FSB aimed to identify military personnel serving as the President’s security detail who could seize him and then execute him.
May 7, 2024
Crimea
Russia Reduces Military Dependence on Crimea Bridge
The decrease in military traffic on the Crimean Bridge is intended to render it less vulnerable to attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Molfar open source analysts.
May 7, 2024
Drones
Kyiv Deploys Ukrainian-Built Magura V5 USV Equipped with Anti-Aircraft Missiles
The Russian Defense Ministry published a video showing a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (sea drone) equipped with an R-73 anti-aircraft missile attacking Russian helicopter in the Black Sea.
May 7, 2024
Putin
Putin’s Black Sea Palace Refurbished – Pole Dancing Replaced by Religion and War
An independent investigation reports that the residence in the Gelendzhik Black Sea resort has been extensively renovated to remove much of the previous gaudiness with icons and pictures of war.
May 7, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
AFU Commander-in-Chief Visits Frontline Units in Threatened Avdiivka Sector
The visit coincided with a meeting of Ukraine’s Stavka command group at which President Zelensky said Ukraine was still awaiting the Western artillery ammunition promised to Kyiv in March.
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Poland Funds 20,000 Starlink Devices to Support Ukraine's Military
Starlink operates through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, enabling internet access in remote areas where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable.
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Claims of Chemical Weapon Use in Ukraine 'Insufficiently Substantiated': Watchdog
The OPCW nevertheless described the situation as "volatile" and "extremely concerning regarding the possible re-emergence of use of toxic chemicals as weapons."
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: What if Ukraine Destroys Russia’s Strategically Vital Kerch Bridge?
Kyiv Post asks German expert Andreas Unland about the implications of a successful Ukrainian attack on Russia’s main link with occupied Crimea – the Kerch Bridge
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian European Champion Weightlifter Killed in Battle
Pielieshenko, 30, won European gold in 2016 and 2017 and narrowly missed out on a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where he came fourth in the 85kg category.
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Ramps up Ukraine Offensive Ahead of Arms Boost
Since the fall of Avdiivka, better armed and more numerous Russian forces have been steadily advancing westwards.
May 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU, France Press Xi to Use Influence on Russia, Halt Ukraine War
Europe is concerned that despite China's official neutrality on the Ukraine war, it is essentially supporting Russia, which is using Chinese machine tools in arms production.
May 7, 2024
Telegram
Yet Another Russian Commercial Airliner Has an In-Flight Emergency
The Moscow Times reported on Monday May 6 that an Airbus A321 operated by Nordwind Airlines (North Wind), en route from Moscow to Orenburg had to turn back after suffering a technical emergency.
May 7, 2024
Putin Shot Deer, Cut Out Heart, Offered ‘Bloody Meat’ to Berlusconi
One of the leaders of Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party told an Italian newspaper about how Putin shocked the former prime minister on a hunting trip in Russia.
May 7, 2024
Loading More Posts