Alya Shandra
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Alya Shandra is the editor-in-chief at Euromaidan Press. Before joining Euromaidan Press, she participated in environmental research and education projects. Alya can be contacted at alya.shandra (a) gmail.com, on twitter @AlyaShandra., or FB
Russians likely executed six wounded Ukrainian POWs in Avdiivka
Relatives have identified the bodies of shot Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka as wounded soldiers who were taken as POWs
Why Avdiivka fell to Russia
Guided aerial bombs that Ukraine can't counter, overwhelming troop and artillery power, and an element of surprise were behind Russia's rapid overtaking of Avdiivka
Analyst: Russian oil money turning North Korea into “ideal military factory”
Europe braces to take the lead in supplying military aid to Ukraine as US obsesses over Mexican border. However, the real trouble is brewing in East Asia, defense expert Mykhailo Samus says
Aerial bombs enable Russian advances on Avdiivka; encirclement looms
Ukraine has transferred one of its best brigades to reinforce the besieged city, but critics warn the situation is getting worse
Syrskyi in, Zaluzhnyi out. What our army sources expect from Ukraine’s army reshuffle
Ukraine's new commander-in-chief faces a critical frontline situation, institutional problems, and trust issues
“Shame on you”: Polish PM lashes out at US Republicans amid Ukraine aid impasse
"Ronald Reagan must be turning in his grave," Tusk admonished the Republicans
Ukraine’s artillery deficit twice as severe as EU’s 1mn round pledge falls through
Ukrainian soldiers now fire twice as less shells than one year ago, while the EU promises to deliver the promised 1 million of shells only by the end of 2024
Ukraine must rely on itself and drones in 2024, top general Zaluzhnyi says in essay on CNN
Facing rumors of his impending dismissal, Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, published an essay on CNN stating Ukraine must adapt to reduced military aid and boost technology to defeat Russia.
EU fails to agree on €5 billion annual Ukraine military aid fund
The EU will return to the question in March, as proposals have met resistance from Germany and France
ISW: Putin doubles down on vague, expansive territorial goals in Ukraine
However, his goals of a "demilitarized zone" are unattainable as long as there is an independent Ukraine with an ability to fight
UK Intel: Russia moves to integrate Wagner Group into National Guard
Rosgvardia is reportedly offering Wagner volunteers six-month contracts for Ukraine and nine-month deals for Africa.
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to approve billions of Euros for weapons fund
The fund would have an annual budget of approximately €5 billion focused on joint procurement of weapons and training Ukrainian troops
EU agrees on €50 bn aid for Ukraine after minor compromises with Hungary
After months of wrangling, Hungary backed down from vetoing the crucial package, and an annual veto scenario was avoided
Radar station likely hit in Ukraine strike on Belbek airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea
Early OSINT analysis indicates that a radiolocation station was hit in most likely another Storm Shadow/SCALP strike on Crimea
Does Zelenskyy want to fire top general Zaluzhnyi? Everything we know
“The number of disagreements between Zelensky and Zaluzhny has reached a critical point,” an analyst said, as attempts to dismiss the revered commander sparked backlash.
Insider: Taiwan becomes Russia’s top supplier of precision machine tools
An investigation has exposed how Russia has tapped Taiwan as its primary source of banned high-tech machine tools by evading sanctions through intermediaries in Turkey and China
France accuses Russia of fake news campaign after debunked mercenary strike
France's defense minister has slammed what he called Russian fake news aimed at discrediting French nationals fighting alongside Ukraine.
Ukraine, Lithuania agree on joint drone production
Lithuania's government has promised to assist any business in any sector ready to participate
Insider: GRU officer in Brussels funnels military exports to Russia
Just steps from the EU capital, a Russian GRU veteran and sons mastermind a scheme to keep Russia's military machine rolling with banned Western equipment
European intel: Kremlin aims to weaken dollar, undermine global financial system
Amid perceived wins in Ukraine, Russia is increasingly focused on leveraging its global position to disrupt the US-led West, warn European security officials.