“Old Guard” stands with Putin’s propaganda in France
High-profile former French presidents, prime ministers and intelligence chiefs vocally back Kremlin talking points on Ukraine.
Day: March 1, 2024
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 737: Netherlands signs decade-long security pact with Ukraine, allocates €2 billion million in military aid
The Netherlands pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2024 as part of a new security agreement signed in Kharkiv. Additionally, the Netherlands will contribute €250 million to a Czech initiative aimed at ordering 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term.
Switzerland aligns with EU’s 13th sanctions package against Russia
Switzerland's latest sanctions include a ban on the export of drone components to Russia, as part of efforts to curb its military capabilities.
Netherlands contributes €250 million to Czech artillery initiative for Ukraine
The Netherlands is set to supply Ukraine combat and patrol boats, alongside a €250 million contribution to a Czech initiative for artillery shells.
“It’s a holy war”: British medic sees Ukraine’s battle against “pure evil”
Former policeman, British citizen Peter Fouche, now a combat medic in Ukraine's army, calls on the West to give Ukraine weapons now, or find themselves using those weapons soon.
Zelenskyy: F-16 fighter jets will be in Ukrainian skies “this year”
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that new fighter jets will enter service in Ukrainian skies this year as part of a Netherlands-led F-16 coalition.
EU to increase checks on Ukrainian grain transport as farmer protests persist
The move aims to address the concerns of protesting farmers across Europe and facilitate trade that benefits the entire bloc, the EU Transport Commissioner said.
UK intel: Russia boosts military output in 2023, will have materiel edge over Ukraine in 2024
In 2023, Russia's defense industry boosted output, employing 3.5 million workers and refurbishing existing stocks. Artillery munition production surged, but may peak in 2024 due to capacity limits, still offering a likely material advantage over Ukraine for the year, per UK intelligence.
Canada tightens import restrictions on Russian diamonds
Canada has announced additional import restrictions on Russian diamonds, targeting indirect imports of diamonds weighing 1 carat and above.
Ukraine introduces civil drone operator training in vocational schools
"This year, seven vocational schools in Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv oblasts will offer training for civil drone operators," Ukraine's Digital Minister announced.
Zelenskyy and Rutte sign long-term security pact between Ukraine and Netherlands
The Netherlands pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2024 as part of a new security agreement signed in Kharkiv.
OSCE launches special mechanism to investigate Russia’s arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians
For the first time, an international mechanism is being used to address the issue of detained Ukrainian civilians by Russia.
Odesa blast techs detonate river mine discovered on seaside
Ukrainian state emergency personnel identified then eliminated a Russian anchor river mine, uncovered along sandy beaches in the Odesa coastal region.
Commander: Ukrainians regain some lost positions near Avdiivka amid Russian attacks
Intense Russian artillery strikes and reinforced assault battalions pressure Ukrainian lines near Avdiivka, though Ukraine's forces regain some lost ground amid ongoing defensive efforts, as per a Ukrainian commander.
Ukraine destroys all drones Russia launched overnight
The Russian military also attacked Ukraine with five S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles overnight, but Ukraine's military did not specify which targets were hit
US Republican legislator readies obscure legislative tool to force stalled Ukraine aid to floor
Pro-Ukraine US House Republican employs obscure procedural maneuver to pressure a vote on assistance for Ukraine, facing obstruction from GOP leadership and far-right members.
Media: Americans split along party lines in support for Ukraine funding, poll finds
A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Americans are split along party…
Ukraine’s agriculture suffers $80 million in losses due to Russia’s war
The Ukrainian agricultural sector has suffered over $80 billion in losses due to Russia's war, says a new…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 736: Ukraine downs three Russian Su-34 bombers in one day
Over the past day, Ukrainian forces shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft in the Avdiivka and Mariupol directions. Ukrainian troops also conducted a missile strike on a concentration of Russian troops in Olenivka, Donetsk Oblast, resulting in the death of the deputy commander of a Russian military unit.