Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russia's ambitious plan to capture four Ukrainian regions by year's end met with skepticism
Bloomberg reported that Russia aims to capture four Ukrainian regions by the end of the year. Speaking with the Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, Ukrainian Armed Forces reserve colonel and military expert Serhiy Hrabskiy expressed skepticism about Russia's ability to achieve this plan within the stated timeline.
On May 19, Bloomberg reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the upper hand on the front lines and thinks he can fully capture four Ukrainian regions by the year's …
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Belgium to speed up delivery of F-16 jets to Ukraine, says defense minister
Belgium is planning to expedite the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, moving up the timeline originally set, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken announced ahead of a ministers' meeting in Brussels on May 20, according to Radio Svoboda.
“Regarding the F-16s, we are part of the F-16 coalition and will remain so, and we're trying to deliver the aircraft even earlier than the set deadline. I think this is good news," he stated, though he provided no further details.
Earlier, in March, …
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Ukraine partners with with Belgian NATO supplier KNDS for ammunition production
Ukrainian state-owned defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom has inked a Memorandum of Cooperation with Belgian NATO supplier KNDS Belgium SA. This new collaboration seeks to jointly produce medium-caliber ammunition for automatic guns that target enemy troops, light armored vehicles, and low-flying aerial threats, as announced by the Ukrainian corporation.
"We are gradually expanding the geography of our international partnerships, actively seeking and establishing new avenues of cooperation. …
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Zelensky accuses Putin of using talks as stalling tactic, calls for firm international pressure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using "negotiations" to bide time to prolong the war and occupation. Zelensky noted that leaders discussed yesterday's conversation between him and U.S. President Donald Trump.
He stressed the importance of coordinating diplomatic efforts to achieve real results, saying, "We're working with our partners to ensure pressure forces Russia into changing its behavior. Sanctions matter, and I'm grateful to everyone making them more impactful …
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EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors
In the coming months, European sanctions against Russia are set to further impact its economy, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as reported by Radio Free Europe.
"Today, at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, we also have an intelligence report about the real state of the Russian economy. According to this report, they are reaching a stage where they have to rely on supply chains heavily. Therefore, the impact of the sanctions will be even stronger in the coming …
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Russian drones target humanitarian aid site in Sumy region
Russian troops continue their relentless attacks on border towns in the Sumy region, causing injuries to local residents. On Tuesday morning, May 20, drones launched by Russian troops targeted the village of Velyka Pysarivka just as residents were receiving humanitarian aid, according to a statement by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office on their Telegram channel.
The drone strike on the humanitarian aid distribution site resulted in injuries to two men, aged 51 and 57. The latter was …
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Belgium announces €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Belgium announces a military aid package for Ukraine valued at €1 billion. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken emphasized that €645 million of this assistance is homegrown. “Producing with our own industry ensures a substantial portion of funds remain in Belgium, bolstering our defense sector,” he stated.
Ukraine is set to receive 100 armored ambulances, Unimog transport vehicles, five unmanned naval vessels, drones, helmets, medical supplies, portable drone detection systems, night vision …
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Italy to send 400 decommissioned armored personnel vehicles and additional military aid to Ukraine
Italy has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine. As part of the package, it is anticipated that the Italian version of tracked armored personnel carriers, the VCC-2 Camilino, derivative of the M113 type, will be handed over. Italy is also considering aiding Ukraine with a "satellite observation system" to enhance operation planning, although further details are yet to be disclosed.
According to Defense Express, the VCC-2 Camilino represents Italy’s iteration of the M113A1, complete with …
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Ukrainian Intelligence warns of imminent Russian Oreshnik ICBM launch
On the night of May 19, Russia will initiate the launch of its intercontinental ballistic missile, executing what will be termed a "combat-training" strike, announced announcement Ukraine's military intelligence on its Telegram channel.
The intended target remains undisclosed by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine. When Russia first targeted Ukraine with the "Oreshnik," President Vladimir Putin also framed it as a test.
GUR has described the upcoming launch as a "tactic of …
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Ukrainian battalion commander resigns, accuses General Staff of tactical failures and putting soldiers at risk
A significant controversy has erupted within the Ukrainian Defense Forces as Oleksandr Shirshyn, the commander of the 47th mechanized brigade's 1st mechanized battalion, has tendered his resignation amidst severe allegations against the Armed Forces' General Staff. On May 17, Shirshyn's post on Facebook sent shockwaves through the Ukrainian community.
"This is the limit. I have never received such (foolish) orders like those on the current front... senseless loss of people... Thank you, Armed …