Georgian parliament defies president’s veto, approves Russain-style ‘foreign agents’ law
Georgian parliament ignored president's remarks and overrode her veto on controversial "foreign agents" law similar to Russia's.
Zelenskyy tours Melsbroek base, meets Ukrainian F-16 pilot trainees
During his visit to Belgium, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited a Belgian airbase to observe Ukrainian military personnel training to operate F-16 fighter jets for use in Ukraine's defense.
Stoltenberg: Ukraine’s right of self-defense includes striking military targets inside Russia
Stoltenberg says Ukraine's self-defense right covers striking legitimate Russian military targets, not making NATO allies parties to the conflict.
Lisbon pledges €126 mn defense assistance in security pact with Kyiv
In Lisbon, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Portuguese PM Montenegro inked a security pact ensuring Portuguese military aid, support for Ukraine's NATO bid and territorial integrity.
Ukrainian troops receive upgraded Buk-M1 air defense systems, using American RIM-7 missiles
Ukraine's Air Command East releases photos of Ukraine's modernized Buk-M1 systems, now integrated with US-supplied Sea Sparrow missiles, showing the upgraded 9A310M1 and 9A39 launchers.
Ukraine and Belgium ink bilateral security and long-term support agreement
Belgium and Ukraine's 10-year security agreement includes €977 million in 2023 aid, 30 F-16 jets, and ongoing support for Ukraine's military and economic sectors.
Belgium PM: Ukraine to receive 30 F-16s, can use them only within Ukraine
Belgium announces delivery of 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by 2028, with initial aircraft arriving this year. Belgian Prime Minister De Croo says the jets must be used exclusively on Ukrainian soil.
Zelenskyy visits Brussels to ink security deals and tour pilot training site for Ukraine’s F-16 pilots
Zelenskyy visits Brussels to sign a string of security agreements with allies, address reporters, and visit a pilot training facility for Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine faces barrage of over 3,000 Russian aerial bombs per month
Russia launches over 3,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine each month, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says, emphasizing the need for more Patriot air defense systems.
Ukraine counterattacks near Vovchansk as Russia continues attacks on Chasiv Yar
Ukrainian forces are counterattacking near Kharkiv's Vovchansk and Starytsia, as Russian military intensifies efforts to seize Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast amidst fierce clashes, the National Guard says.
EU imposes sanctions on Russian propaganda arm Voice of Europe, and figures behind it – Medvedchuk and Marchevskyi
The EU has imposed sanctions on Voice of Europe, a Russian propaganda tool, and two actors behind it, Putin's crony Viktor Medvedchuk and Artem Marchevskyi.
Media: Russia withdraws two Black Sea Fleet’s missile corvettes from Sevastopol (photos)
Facing Ukrainian military pressure, Russia relocates two remaining Tarantul-III missile corvettes of the Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol.
Putin sacrifices 24,000 Russian soldiers monthly in Ukraine, says Scholz
According to German Chancellor Scholz, Putin has to sacrifice up to 24,000 Russian soldiers' lives every month for his imperialistic megalomania.
ISW: Russia amassing more troops near Ukraine border north of Kharkiv Oblast
Reports indicate Russia concentrating troops in western Belgorod near Ukraine border, likely for offensive operations to expand presence in northeastern Ukraine.