Russia recruits Indians to fight against Ukraine
Russia lures unemployed Indians with false promises of non-combatant roles, only to deploy them in combat against Ukraine, highlighting Russia's global recruitment efforts.
US President Biden convenes congressional leaders to address Ukraine aid and impending US gov’t shutdown
Biden convenes urgent White House meeting with US congressional leaders to discuss critical Ukraine funding and avoiding a federal government shutdown ahead of the looming March 2 deadline.
UK intel: Two A-50 AWACS aircraft downed in two months show Russia’s difficulty securing air assets
As Russia had lost its second A-50 AWACS aircraft, it can replace it with seven other airframes, but the loss of specialist crews in quick succession will further strain those remaining and force consideration of new operating areas, per UK intelligence.
European Parliament backs €50 bn Ukraine aid for 2024-2027
The European Parliament has approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, adopted earlier by the EU Council, aimed at supporting recovery, facilitating reforms, and progressing towards EU accession, with a focus on green initiatives and financial stability.
Macron doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine; Stoltenberg says NATO has no such plans (updated)
Macron suggests Western nations might send troops to Ukraine, saying France is "not against sending them"; Sweden, Poland, and the Czech Republic quickly dismiss the idea.
Ukraine downs Russia’s Su-34 bomber, 11/13 explosive drones, two missiles
Russia reportedly loses its sixth bomber in February, while Ukraine repels another air attack, downing most of "kamikaze" drones and two missiles.
WWI and WWII firearm relics still used in Russo-Ukrainian war
Relics from World War I and II, including Maxim machine guns and Mosin rifles, have resurfaced in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Discover the 12 antiquated firearms still in use on the Ukrainian frontlines.
Billionaire Branson pledges to help rebuild Ukraine’s aerospace industry post-war
British Billionaire Branson commits to collaborate with Zelenskyy administration on eventually restoring Ukraine's aerospace manufacturing devastated by Russia's invasion.
“MP” says Moldova’s Transnistria may request annexation by Russia; Ukrainian intel deems claim “unconfirmed”
Moldova's Transnistrian politician claims the region's parliament may ask Putin to annex it. Ukraine aims to counter Russia's interference in Moldova as intelligence questions threat.
UK intel: Russia depicts its war in Ukraine as conflict with West, shifting rhetoric to excuse its failures
Framing the failing Ukraine invasion as a war with the collective West, Russia aims to prepare the domestic population for extended military losses and declines in economic conditions, per UK intelligence.
New Zealand sends Ukraine $ 16.4 million aid
New Zealand is supplying a new $16 million Ukraine assistance package and extending key defense force deployments delivering training and support until mid-2025 as Russia's invasion continues.
Stoltenberg on F-16: Ukraine has right to self-defense, including hitting targets outside the country
Regarding Ukraine's future use of the F-16 jets, NATO chief Stoltenberg says Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside its borders.
ISW: Pro-war Russian milblogger criticizes command, commits suicide
Popular Russian military blogger commits suicide after top brass orders him to censor his own reporting on disastrous Russian losses of up to 16,000 dead during failed winter offensives to capture Avdiivka.
Media: Iran supplied Russia with hundreds of ballistic missiles, plans more supplies
Iran has supplied Russia with about 400 ballistic missiles with a 700 km range, and plans new supplies, per Reuters sources.