• Denmark to send military personnel to Ukraine for drone warfare training

    Denmark plans to send its military personnel to Ukraine to gain first-hand experience in modern warfare, particularly focusing on drone operations, said Danish Army Commander Major General Peder Boysen in an interview with TV 2.

    "Speed is a state of mind. In my 42 years of serving the Armed Forces, I've never seen things move this quickly," General Boysen stated.

    Danish military units have recently acquired nearly 100 combat drones, with plans to receive an equal number shortly. These …

  • Zelensky proposes to use EU funds and frozen Russian assets to buy Patriot missiles amidst Trump's opposition

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested using EU financial resources and frozen Russian assets to purchase hundreds of Patriot missiles from the United States, reports  Germany’s Bild, emphasizing that former U.S. President Donald Trump is unwilling to assist Kyiv, even if offered $50 billion from EU funds.

    Zelensky’s proposal comes as the United States remains the sole producer of Patriot missiles. Prior to assuming office, Trump made it clear he preferred not to provide Ukraine …

  • Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker 'Kiwala' for multiple safety violations and lack of flag

    The Estonian Transport Department identified 40 violations on the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, Kiwala, leading to its detention by Estonian authorities. The vessel has been barred from continuing its journey until the deficiencies are rectified. "We cannot allow the ship to proceed as maritime and environmental safety is not assured," stated Kristjan Truu, Director of the Maritime Service of the Estonian Transport Department.

    Out of the 40 violations, 29 are deemed significant, with 23 …

  • Pattern of provocations: Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine coincide with U.S. diplomatic visits

    There seems to be a disturbing pattern emerging: meetings between U.S. President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Russian authorities are followed by harsh strikes by Russia against Ukrainian civilians. Russia launched a ballistic attack on the bustling center of Sumy right after Witkoff's discussions with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. This is no coincidence, says Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security Council. Kovalenko …

  • 51 Chinese nationals reportedly join Russian forces in Ukraine

    Russian media have identified 51 Chinese nationals who reportedly passed through Moscow's military recruitment center from June 2023 to May 2024 to serve under contract with Russian forces. This marks the first confirmed count of Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

    According to an article in the media outlet Vazhniye Istorii (Important Stories), 31 individuals approached the center in 2023 and 20 did so in 2024. The majority reportedly arrived in Russia shortly …