Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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U.S. considers using frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, says Envoy Keith Kellogg
In a potential shift of policy, the new U.S. Administration might consider leveraging frozen Russian state assets to supply arms to Ukraine.
The United States is exploring the possibility of using Russia’s frozen government assets, initially seized in response to aggression, to purchase weaponry for Ukraine, said the U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, in an interview with Fox News.
Kellogg emphasized that discussions are ongoing but stated that no concrete decisions …
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Unprecedented drone attack: Ukraine strikes Russia with record 121 UAVs across multiple regions
In what has been described as an unprecedented UAV attack, Ukraine targeted Russia with a record number of drones, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense. A total of 121 drones were reportedly neutralized across 13 regions, including the Russian capital and Crimea.
The majority of these drones were intercepted over Bryansk (37), Ryazan (20), and the regions of Kursk and Saratov (17 each), according to enemy ministry data. Others were shot down over the Moscow region (6), Belgorod (3), …
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Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to lower oil prices. Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for discussions with President Trump. According to Peskov, Moscow is "waiting for signals," as reported by Russian media.
Peskov remarked, "Putin is prepared to engage with Trump. Moscow awaits signals and will inform about a possible conversation in due time."
Trump also announced intentions to revive communications with North Korea's Kim Jong Un …
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NATO Chief calls for continued U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine, urges Europe to increase defense spending
Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte has urged the United States to continue its arms supplies to Ukraine, asserting that Europe is ready to "foot the bill."
According to Rutte, former President Trump's insistence that European allies increase their defense spending is justified. Speaking during the "Ukraine Breakfast" in Davos on Thursday, January 23, NATO Secretary-General Rutte highlighted the importance of the Alliance investing more in defense, boosting industrial production, and …
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Analyst warns of potential Russian expansion into Moldova or Baltics amidst stagnant Ukraine war
As the situation in eastern Ukraine stagnates, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be contemplating a move to annex another country, posits analyst Anatoly Nesmiyan, also known as El Murid. He argues that a compromise between Ukraine and Russia, as pursued by Washington, appears unattainable. The lack of conditions for a peace agreement may drive the Kremlin toward more aggressive tactics.
Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Putin, urging an immediate end to …
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Polish Foreign Minister calls for sustained financial support for Ukraine
In an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Poland's Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, emphasized that the financial support flowing into Ukraine—including loans based on frozen Russian assets—should suffice until 2025. According to Sikorski, the support is vital for Ukraine's current defense efforts.
"There's a notable surge in supplies to Ukraine. Ukraine is equipped to stand its ground this year, and Putin must take this into account," Sikorski remarked.
Sikorski further …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi visits 155th Brigade near Pokrovsk to address deployment challenges
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Anne of Kyiv in the Pokrovsk area. The visit was aimed at addressing challenges and learning from past deployment issues in Ukraine, Syrskyi reported on Facebook.
During the visit, Syrskyi listened to brigade commanders to evaluate combat operations and resolve pressing issues, particularly focusing on the 155th Brigade’s ongoing development in combat capabilities. Challenges from its …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim ground amid fierce battles on Pokrovsk front
In a dramatic turn on Ukraine's Pokrovsk frontlines, the Ukrainian Forces have scored some notable successes despite relentless Russian assaults. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army launched attacks across nearly all sectors on the Pokrovsk axis.
However, Ukraine's troops, through what have been described as desperate maneuvers, managed to secure critical gains, reports Oleksii Zhdanov, a retired Colonel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, on his YouTube channel.
"When the enemy's assault …
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Ukraine's revolutionary 'GROMILO' drones: harnessing fiber-optic technology to transform warfare
In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian developers have engineered a groundbreaking FPV kamikaze drone known as the "GROMILO," regarded as nearly invisible to electronic warfare (EW) systems. This innovation is revolutionizing how precision strikes on Russian armored vehicles, depots, bridges, and fortifications are conducted, significantly reducing the risk to operators. The project, dubbed "Sky of Victory," showcases a fiber-optic communication system that has already proven effective at …
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Lithuania bolsters Ukraine's defense with advanced drones and thermal imaging equipment
Drones and thermal imaging cameras are set to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities, particularly in combat zones with challenging visibility conditions.
This technological upgrade will allow Ukraine to better monitor enemy movements and increase strike accuracy.
Lithuania reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine by delivering a new batch of military equipment, including drones, thermal imaging devices, and 5-ton telescopic loaders. Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovile …