Ukraine
EU to Extend Major Rail Network to Lviv
Spanish authorities have reached a provisional agreement with the EU to finance new infrastructure set to extend the current TEN-T rail network to Lviv in western Ukraine.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Crisis’ in Critical Avdiivka Sector, Top Ukrainian Military Journalists Warn
Moscow says its troops are definitely winning in Avdiivka, and Kyiv says its forces are killing the Kremlin’s soldiers left and right. The reality seems to be the battle could still go either way.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Ukraine - Power Struggle Between President and Army Chief?
A selection of what European papers are saying.
Feb. 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Small Drones, Big Booms, Destroyed Russian Tanks
The Battle of Novomykhailivka was important because it confirmed that yes, in Ukraine we are witnessing a military technological revolution. Right now.
Feb. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Traitors and Sellouts’ – Kremlin Propagandists at War With Each Other Over Failed Russian Assault
The row centers on a disastrous Russian armored assault earlier in the week in which a large column of Moscow’s tanks were decimated by cheap Ukrainian FPV drones.
Feb. 4, 2024
Human Rights
ANALYSIS: Stealing Ukraine’s Children: Accountability – Part 2
Russia makes no secret of the fact that they intend to turn Ukrainian children into “patriotic” Russians. To do so they resort to abduction and deportation.
Feb. 4, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Hungary Yields - EU summit Agrees Aid for Ukraine
A selection of what European papers are saying.
Feb. 3, 2024
Russia
Top Kremlin Propagandist Wants Milbloggers ‘Eliminated’ for Reporting on Disastrous Russian Attack
Russian commanders had big hopes for tank-tipped assault and backed it with smoke trucks, air strikes and heavy flame throwers. Cheap Ukrainian kamikaze drones cut the attack to pieces.
Feb. 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Putin Is Going To Get Some Nice Surprises’ – War in Ukraine Update for Feb 1
Ukraine reportedly hits Russian airfield with Storm Shadows; NATO chief meets GOP lawmakers in Washington; Pyongyang's artillery shells used in Ukraine; Russia inches closer to encircling Avdiivka
Feb. 1, 2024
Zelensky
Ukrainian Troops Say Military Supports Zaluzhny Totally, Kyiv Politicians Need to Back Off
Kyiv Post asked AFU service members about reports President Zelensky might sack, or possibly already has sacked, their commander Valery Zaluzhny. Soldiers said that would be a really bad idea.
Jan. 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘A Good Deal’ for Americans – War in Ukraine Update for Jan 30
Russian bombs fall on Kharkiv villages, missiles kill three in Sumy region; NATO chief meets with US military leaders; Moscow continues march on Avdiivka
Jan. 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Berlin Contemplating Taurus Missile Swap for Kyiv
Germany could supply Taurus missiles to Nato partners who would then export similar weapons systems to Ukraine in exchange.
Jan. 27, 2024
US
Washington Insider: Why Haley Won’t Quit and What It Means for Ukraine
Trump won in the New Hampshire Republican primary, but runner-up Nikki Haley did well enough to show that her challenge is acquiring momentum.
Jan. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Germany Calls on EU To ‘Do More to Support Ukraine’
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed worries that US aid will soon falter, and said that Germany has already done its fair share.
Jan. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: US Funding For Ukraine, What Happens Next
US lawmakers passed a spending bill just a day before funding for parts of the government was to run out. They now have one more month to negotiate Biden’s $110bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel.
Jan. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Collected Wisdom of Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev – His Journey from Reforming Liberal to Rabid Warmonger
If you read Medvedev’s diatribes against the West and Ukraine it’s hard to remember that when he first appeared on the political stage he was seen as what passes in Russia as a progressive liberal.
Jan. 21, 2024
US
US Lawmakers Avert Damaging Government Shutdown
With large sections of the government due to close at the end of Friday, the House of Representatives voted to keep the lights for at least another six weeks.
Jan. 19, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Double Shootdown of Russian Spy and Command Aircraft – Expensive Losses but Still Plenty of Questions
Kremlin sources aren’t saying anything. The Ukrainian military says it’s quite sure its forces scored the kills, but exactly how and with what, is a secret.
Jan. 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Stunning Ukrainian Bradley Attack Leaves Russian T-90 Tank Spinning Out of Control, Crashing Into Tree
By some accounts, the most powerful infantry fighting vehicle not just in the war but in any army anywhere, is the US-manufactured Bradley.
Jan. 14, 2024
Ukraine
The 10 Main Topics Zelensky Discussed During This Week’s Baltic Tour
The Ukrainian president covered topics ranging from domestic reforms to the effectiveness of the NATO-Ukraine Council format, and from digitalization to air defense systems.
Jan. 14, 2024