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Bakhmut

Ukraine Makes Best Operational Use of Vintage Machine Guns

The saying “Many a good tune played on an old violin” equally applies to weapons of war on the battlefield – as Ukraine shows that new isn’t necessarily better.

By Steve Brown

July 29, 2024

Tanks

Guerrillas Claim Russian Army Shifts Dozens of Cutting-Edge, Costly T-90 Tanks to St. Petersburg

The partisans’ report states that, given significant losses in equipment and manpower, it is logical for the Russian forces to attempt to fill gaps by transferring reserves.

By Kyiv Post

July 29, 2024

War in Ukraine

Births Amongst Bombs in East Ukraine's Last Maternity Hospital

In Pokrovsk, a transport hub and a key prize for invading Russian forces where the hospital is situated, the bombardments are becoming louder and nearer.

By AFP

July 29, 2024

Putin Threatens US: Russia to Respond if Long-Range Missiles Are Deployed in Germany

The US announced it will start deploying long-range missiles in Germany from 2026, including SM-6, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and developmental hypersonic weapons, for a longer-term deployment.

By Euractiv

July 29, 2024

Rule of Law in the EU: Still Room for Improvement

The EU Commission has published its fifth Rule of Law report. It concludes that many 27 member states have made good progress but harshly criticize Hungary.

By Eurotopics

July 29, 2024

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 28, 2024

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on July 28, 2024

By ISW

July 29, 2024

War in Ukraine

‘We Will Take Mirror Measures’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 29

Strike on nearby Russian airbase doesn’t faze Finland, Helsinki says; Putin promises Russia will deploy mid-range nuclear missiles to European front; Russia now relying on cheap, plywood recce drones.

By John Moretti

July 29, 2024

Turkey

Was Kamikaze Jet Ski Found Drifting Near Turkey New Ukrainian Weapon?

A modified water scooter carrying multiple cameras, military equipment, and loaded with explosives was found drifting near a beach in Istanbul’s Çatalca district on Thursday.

By Kyiv Post

July 28, 2024

Featured

Lina Kostenko – Ukraine’s Poetic Sphinx, Turns 96

OPINION: A Time for War and a Time for Peace

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Corruption

Washington Insider: Corruption Could Damage Rebuilding Efforts

Discussion of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction has become commonplace. However, hopes are being dampened by lingering concerns of corruption.

By Jason Jay Smart

July 28, 2024

Russia

Ukrainian Drone Reportedly Sparks Fire at Russian Fuel Depot

The alleged drone strike in Russia's Kursk region followed Saturday's confirmed reports of three Ukrainian drone strikes on air bases and refineries in Russia's Ryazan region.

By AFP

July 28, 2024

Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine Represents True Spirit of America

The ideals embedded in the democratic systems that saw their first modern flowering in the United States are now being fought for and defended in Ukraine.

By David Root

July 28, 2024

Europe

Orbán Says Russia Stands to Gain as ‘Irrational’ West Loses Power

He said that in contrast to the “weakness” of the West, Russia’s position in world affairs was rational and predictable

By Euractiv

July 28, 2024

Ukraine Fencing Icon Kharlan Hopes Fighting Spirit Delivers Olympic Gold

The Ukrainian athlete who previously risked disqualification by refusing to shake hands with a Russian athlete told AFP her motivation as the war raged on in Ukraine.

By AFP

July 28, 2024

OPINION: Ukraine and Harris and Ukrainian-Americans and the Ukrainian Future

Ukrainian-Americans are quite numerous and should do their part in preventing Trump from returning to power and, among other things, selling out Ukraine.

By Timothy Snyder

July 28, 2024