• Dutch Defense Minister approves Ukraine's use of F-16s for strikes in Russian territory

    Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that Ukraine has the green light to employ F-16 fighter jets to strike military targets within Russian territory, reports Ukrinform.

    Brekelmans emphasized that utilizing military equipment against Russian targets does not contravene international law, stating, "We have always maintained that Ukraine should adhere to international law. International law does not impose distance restrictions. It doesn’t halt at the border or 100 kilometers beyond …

  • Zelensky discusses Ukraine's security path: NATO membership or nuclear rearmament

    During a candid conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgency of Ukraine joining NATO, highlighting Kyiv's renouncement of nuclear arms. This pivotal dialogue was unveiled by Zelensky at a press conference on Thursday, October 17, following his participation in the European Council meeting where he outlined Ukraine's Victory Plan.

    Zelensky referenced the Budapest Memorandum, criticizing it as ineffective in securing Ukraine …

  • NATO to hold largest-ever artillery exercise 'Lightning Strike-24' in Finland this November

    NATO will conduct its largest-ever artillery exercise in Finland from November 4 to 28, as reported by Yle.

    The maneuvers, taking place at the Rovajärvi artillery range in Lapland, will involve up to 3,600 soldiers, including approximately 1,250 international troops. The exercises will involve personnel from the Finnish Army, Air Force, Border Guard, and numerous allied nations.

    Participants will include soldiers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, the Czech …

  • France to deliver kamikaze drones to Ukraine

    France is poised to begin delivery of its own kamikaze drones to Ukraine in the coming weeks, said on social media platform X by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

    The minister emphasized that this is the first French remotely controlled munition of its kind, adding that the successful testing of this development is a pivotal accomplishment for France's defense industry in less than two years. Drone deliveries to Ukraine are expected to occur within the next few weeks.

    BFMTV reports …

  • Ukrainian military claims North Korean troops spotted fighting alongside Russian troops in Kursk region

    Ukrainian soldiers conducting special operations in Russia's Kursk region have allegedly identified North Korean troops among the Russian ranks, reported Lieutenant "Alex" on his Telegram channel, "Officer+".

    "From two brothers in different units, I've received information about the probable participation of North Korean soldiers in battles in the Kursk region. They described these figures as having Asian features and speaking in something far from Russian. While this could easily be …