US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects suggestions of early concessions to Putin
Hegseth noted that it is a recognition of the hard power realities on the ground after a lot of ''investment in sacrifice'' by the Ukrainians.
NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks
The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.
Top EU official: Any agreement concluded without Ukraine and EU is doomed to fail
Kaja Kallas compared the situation to negotiations in 1938, which led to appeasement and did nothing to prevent another war from taking place in Europe.
Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine
The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.
Estonian president says EU should consider full trade embargo on Russia
His call reflects a growing consensus among European leaders that true energy independence is vital for stability, especially in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Russia covertly attempts to procure Swiss machines for precision weapons
Western states are exerting pressure on the countries involved, as every missile that is milled for Russia with the help of a Western machine could one day also hit NATO territory.
Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia as it fights for ”just cause”
With North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and Kim Jong Un's latest pledge of unwavering support for Moscow, the partnership continues to pose challenges for Western efforts to maintain strategic stability.
Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine
Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''
NATO chief Rutte: New treaty between Ukraine and Russia must prevent future Russian aggression
Rutte said that a potential treaty should ensure that Putin realizes ''we should not try to take another square kilometer of Ukraine ever again.''
Russia’s fiber-optic drones dodge jamming, but Ukraine hunts them with infrared and sound
A thin glass thread trailing behind new Russian drones has neutralized billions in electronic warfare defenses. Now, Ukrainian forces are scrambling to devise new air defense strategies.
Zelenskyy on mobilization: If half our army goes home, we will need to surrender
From the trenches to the parliament, Ukraine faces a delicate balancing act as President Zelenskyy acknowledges flaws in the military mobilization system while warning against any premature return of troops.
iStories: New US sanctions affected vessels that transported a fifth of Russia’s oil exports in 2024
India has stated it will not reduce its purchases of Russian oil, while China has yet to comment on the new sanctions.
Twenty percent of Ukraine’s candidates who came to recruitment centers are women
With women comprising 20% of new candidates and playing critical roles in areas like combat medicine, UAV operations, and cybersecurity, the initiative highlights a unified effort to bolster the country's military.
