Bohdan Ben
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Bohdan Ben is a researcher in the field of social and ethical philosophy and in the field of local governance. He was among the winners of the program “Youth will change Ukraine” organized by Bohdan Hawrylyshyn Foundation. Together with his friends, he began the implementation of the project “In the land of Hope,” which aims to facilitate and promote local initiatives that strive for social and ecological sustainability. Bohdan can be reached by [email protected] or on fb.
Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports
On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.
“With this tattoo, they wouldn’t take me a POW.” Ukrainian top manager takes up arms
A Ukrainian platoon sergeant explains why it is terrible to romanticize war and why he is in the Russian list of Ukrainian so-called "nazis" since 2015.
German Helsing GmbH to help Ukraine add AI to domestically-produced drones
Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries and a German defense company, Helsing GmbH, signed a memorandum of understanding on security and defense cooperation on 24 February.
Ukraine to ramp up production of ground systems in 2024, says minister
The massive production of aerial and sea drones has already been organized. Kamyshin said the next goal is to make the same with the autonomous ground systems.
UK’s Sunak calls for bolder seizure of frozen Russian assets, two years into war
The G7 countries have access to nearly $300 billion of Russian reserves frozen two years ago. However, they have not used them to pay for Ukraine's aid yet.
Lithuanians raise over €8.2 million to send crucial equipment for Ukrainian troops
The money will pay for 1,115 Lithuanian-produced kits containing night vision, a laser sight, and an individual anti-drone system.
Russian occupiers capture Lastochkyne village west of Avdiivka
Lastochkyne is only 1 kilometer from the now Russian-controlled Avdiivka coke plant, making the village a perfect target for Russian troops in the city and plant heights.
Russian missiles destroyed a railway station, a shop, and a church in Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka
According to preliminary information, Russian troops launched S-300 missiles in a land-to-land mode around 2 a.m. at night.
Russia is currently mobilizing new forces at the rate equivalent to losses — ISW
This allows Russia to reinforce attacking units and sustain its offensive campaign consistently.
Russian fuel purchased by the EU brought Putin EUR 1.1 billion in direct tax revenues last year — report
The fuel entered the EU through Turkish and Indian refineries due to a loophole in sanctions.
Ten years after Euromaidan, Russia tries to erase Ukraine’s national revival
Despite Russia's war, Ukraine is still shaped by the reforms, activism and institutions that emerged from its 2014 pro-democracy revolution.
Japan reportedly pledges $106 million in reconstruction aid for Ukraine
The aid package is expected tol be formally unveiled at the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Reconstruction in Tokyo on 19 February, Kyodo news reported referring to its sources.
Ukraine cuts taxes and regulations for EW manufacturers to boost production
EW remains a relatively weak sector of Ukrainian military technology compared to the Russian army, which relies heavily on EW.
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss Ukraine-France security agreement
Macron has also confirmed France's previous promise to manufacture and provide Ukraine with dozens of Caesar self-propelled howitzers and ammunition
Russian Forces are introducing “systematic” use of Starlink terminals, Ukraine’s Intelligence Confirms
Radio interceptions reveal invaders installed Starlink devices to enable internet access for units like Russia’s 83rd Airborne Assault Brigade operating near Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Storage bases remain the primary source filling the Russian army’s needs — report
The report suggests Russia’s military-industrial complex showed only modest real growth in 2023, with much of so-called "production" being, in fact, the cannibalizing of systems in storage with certain limits.
US Senate moves one step closer to passing Ukraine funding
The Senate voted on 9 February 2024 to push a $95.3 billion funding package for Ukraine, Israel and other security priorities closer to passing the upper chamber. Fourteen Republicans joined Democrats and two independents to formally begin debate on the legislation, the Hill reported.
Top Ukrainian and German military commanders discuss military aid and cooperation
This became the first international meeting of Ukraine's newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Russian Shakhed drones’ attack kills seven, including two children and an infant in Kharkiv (updated)
The drones hit an oil depot. Fourteen houses burned down due to a large fire.
Genocide of Ukrainians is reasonable, Putin tells Tucker Carlson
Man with 12 million followers airs genocidal speech of Russian dictator invading Ukraine