Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Kyiv: Belarusian military unprepared and unwilling to fight Ukraine
According to sources cited by the Ukrainian National Resistance Center, members of Belarus' security services privately acknowledge that their military lacks the strength and resources to engage in combat against Ukraine. It is also noted that Belarus has transferred a significant portion of its Soviet-era weaponry and ammunition to Russia.
The military and political leadership of Belarus is hesitant to participate in the war against Ukraine, recognizing that their troops would be incapable of …
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Four Americans found guilty of espionage in high-profile Kremlin-linked case
In a bombshell verdict, a U.S. court has found four Americans guilty of engaging in illegal activities on behalf of Russia, coordinated by FSB-linked Alexander Ionov.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four citizens with conspiracy to act in Russia's interest, revealing their ties with Alexander Ionov, head of the Anti-Globalization Movement of Russia. According to "Radio Svoboda", the court identified the individuals as 82-year-old Omali Yeshitela and 78-year-old Penny Hess from St. …
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German Defense Minister: international law supports Ukraine's right for long-range strikes against Russia
Germany has refrained from sending its Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, citing fears of escalation. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius believes that the decision to target Russian territory with Western-supplied long-range missiles rests with the countries supplying these weapons to Ukraine, reports Tagesschau . He emphasized that such actions are permissible under international law as a form of self-defense for Ukraine.
Pistorius suggested that both the U.S. and the U.K. …
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Russia's UN envoy warns NATO of direct confrontation if Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia are permitted
If the West permits Ukraine to launch long-range attacks on Russia, it would signify a direct confrontation between Moscow and NATO, says Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, at a UN Security Council meeting, as reported by TASS. Nebenzya voiced this warning in response to discussions about potentially lifting limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range weaponry against Russia.
According to him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to be interested in having …
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Ukrainian strikes trigger chain of explosions at Russian ammunition depot near Mariupol
In the early hours of September 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted the Mariupol area, resulting in an extensive detonation of ammunition and air defense missiles lasting four hours, reported Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol.
Russian Telegram channels reported an overnight drone attack near Mariupol.
According to Andriushchenko, a confirmed strike hit a depot containing ammunition and air defense missiles in the village of Hlybokе, with the detonation ongoing until 5 …
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Netherlands faces challenges in garnering support for Ukraine's Patriot missile defense initiative
Months ago, the Netherlands announced their intent to collaborate with other countries to collect and deliver a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine. However, according to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, no other nation has joined the project.
The Netherlands is transferring only part of its own Patriot air defense system components to Ukraine, said Minister Brekelmans in an interview with FAZ . "We recently delivered a radar system for Patriot to Ukraine. Additionally, we will soon be …
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Zelensky calls for lifting long-range missile restrictions in high-stakes talks with Blinken and Lammy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the country’s well-prepared and convincing stance on long-range weaponry during discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Zelensky shared these insights while speaking to media representatives.
He highlighted that any delay in deploying long-range weaponry allows Russia to relocate military assets deeper into its territory.
"Thus, if our partners lift restrictions, it should very much be …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advances near Selydove, inflict heavy casualties
Russian Armed Forces continue to occupy the dacha complex beyond the railway, but conditions remain harsh for them as they are actively targeted by Ukrainian drone operators.
In the area near the town of Selydove in the Donetsk region, Russians managed to advance closer to the city. They crossed the railway, but their stay beyond the tracks was short-lived, reported on the Telegram channel "Officer+" by a lieutenant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the call sign "Alex".
"Yes, they crossed …
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Lithuania pledges air defense enhancements for Ukraine, plans €10 million investment in missile drones
Lithuania is exploring avenues to purchase short-range air defense systems for Ukraine and is considering investments in the production of Ukrainian made "Palyanytsia" missile drones, as stated by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 12.
In his address, Nausėda expressed optimism: “We are evaluating the possibility of acquiring short-range surface-to-air missile systems (SAM systems). I hope that …
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Zelensky: Russian counteroffensive in Kursk region aligns with Ukrainian strategy
Speaking at a joint briefing with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unfolding according to Ukraine's plan.
"The Russian forces have initiated counteroffensive measures, and everything is proceeding as per our Ukrainian strategy," he stated in response to journalists' inquiries about developments on that front. Zelensky also pointed out that Ukraine has long been aware of the troop buildup …