Day 1,552: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Canada reject NATO plan to spend 0.25 per cent of GDP on military aid for Ukraine

The UK, France, Spain, Italy and Canada reject a NATO plan to spend 0.25 per cent of GDP on military aid for Ukraine. Russia’s aerial strikes on Kramatorsk and Dnipro cause casualties.... Read more »

Day 1,553: Russia’s threats to launch fresh strikes on Kyiv are a “sign of desperation,” says EU Ambassador to Ukraine

Russia’s threats to launch fresh strikes on Kyiv are a “sign of desperation,” says the EU Ambassador to Ukraine. The Kremlin warns of systematic strikes on Kyiv, claims indifference to Europe’s reaction.... Read more »

Sokil and Babka: why cheap reconnaissance wing drones are becoming popular at the front

The emergence of Russian interceptor drones has shortened the lifespan of reconnaissance UAVs on the battlefield. Whereas a reconnaissance drone worth US$40,000-80,000 could previously fly for hundreds of hours, it may now... Read more »

Military implements updated basic training program in 6 AFU training centers

Photo: https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official A new version of the basic combat training (BCT) program for the Ground Forces, developed based on the experience of the 151st training center — recognized as one of the... Read more »

US to Pull 50% of Deep-Strike Capability from Europe, Sources Tell TVP World

The United States plans to halve its deep strike capability in Europe, including aircraft carriers and warplanes, a military source close to the matter has told TVP World amid worries over how... Read more »

Woman, 68, imprisoned by Russia for donation to Ukrainian military is rapidly losing weight as health worsens

The pensioner is likely to be suffering from dementia. Photo: screenshot from propagandists’ video Посилання скопійовано Halyna Bekhter, a 68-year-old Ukrainian woman “convicted” by Russian occupation authorities for allegedly donating to the... Read more »

US, Armenia Pledge to Move Forward on Corridor During Rubio Visit

The United States pledged Tuesday to move forward with Armenia on a planned corridor connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, during a lightning visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio, returning from... Read more »

Estonia advocates for EU to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova in June – Rubryka

Estonian Minister Margus Tsahkna. Photo: ERR Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called on the European Union to open all six negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova’s accession before the June summit, stressing... Read more »

Day 1,547: more than 15,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion

Russian attacks on Konotop and Dnipro result in casualties. More than 15,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. More than 83,000 Russian soldiers were killed in action this... Read more »

War-Hardened Kyiv Residents Return to Routine After Russian Strikes

Sunbathing on terraces, playing in the streets, sitting at cafes: Despite a weekend of intense Russian bombardment, Kyiv residents returned to their normal routines on Monday, with some saying they had become... Read more »