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Ukraine spy chief: Russia aided HAMAS attack with drone tactics

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russia’s attack on Ukraine from north is already ongoing – Budanov

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, has warned that the year ahead will bring few positive developments, as Russia plans and conducts new offensives in Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

4 minute read

Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 862: Zelenskyy says 14 Ukrainian brigades lack promised Western weapons

This equipment shortage is significantly delaying potential counteroffensive operations against Russian forces, hampering Ukraine's ability to regain territory

byEuromaidan Press Staff

ISW: Russia likely to ramp up offensive before US military aid reaches Ukraine

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

HUR: Ukraine’s intelligence Kabul-9 special operations group destroys numerous Russian supply chains

Established at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the 'Kabul-9' comprises veterans from Ukraine's special services and military, playing a critical role in defending Kyiv.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukrainian forces at the front, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Ukraine counterattacked in Klishchiivka, while Russia is focused on Avdiivka-Pokrovsk

According to British intelligence, Ukraine is making tactical gains in Klishchiivka, while the Avdiivka-Pokrovsk sector remains the probable Russian main effort.

byBenjamin Looijen

1 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian intel hackers stop Russian traffic on Kerch Bridge in Crimea

A source in the Defense Intelligence Forces reported that the attacks, which were ongoing for at least two days, are part of a broader effort to disrupt Russian operations in the region.

byOlena Mukhina

Kyrylo Budanov, the chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Source: Armyinform.

3 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s spy chief: Situation remains difficult, but there will be no Armageddon

He said Ukraine would do everything possible to "minimize Russian successes." However, when asked whether Ukraine would be able to hold the town of Chasiv Yar, Budanov said: "I will refrain from answering."

byBenjamin Looijen

Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. Photo: Dmytro Larin, Ukrainska Pravda.

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Global unity needed to restore world order undermined by Russia, Ukraine’s spy chief says

Budanov explained that Russia avoids new mobilizations due to fears of negative public perception, emphasizing Putin's priority on internal stability.

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s IT Army disrupts key Russian online services

The Ukrainian hackers launched a large-scale attack affecting major Russian banks like Sberbank and VTB, making their services unavailable to some users.

byOlena Mukhina

6 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russian think tank’s “relocant” pitch clashes with unmasked spy couple in Slovenia

A purportedly independent Russian think tank is urging Europe to welcome millions of wealthy Russian emigres as "relocants" amid Russia's war in Ukraine to bolster European economy. But that proposal collides with the recent exposure revealed in The Wall Street Journal of an undercover Russian couple working for years as Kremlin spies residing in Slovenia.

byVira Kravchuk

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy praises Western permission to use its weapons to strike inside Russia at G7 Summit, calls for more “Patriots” and F-16 jets

Zelenskyy said that the recent decision to use Western weapons outside Ukraine has bolstered the defense of Kharkiv.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukrainian soldiers controlling a drone. Illustrative photo. Credit: General Staff of Ukraine.

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Bloomberg: NATO to expand defense tech, intelligence sharing with Ukraine

NATO is planning to expand cooperation with Ukraine on defense technology and share more intelligence about Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities, as some of its members lift constraints on Kyiv’s ability to wage war.

byBenjamin Looijen

Igor Gorgan, former Chief of the General Staff of Moldova

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Espionage exposed: Moldova’s former top general covert ties with Russian intelligence unveiled in new investigation

Former Moldovan military leader Igor Gorgan spied for Russia for months, found the investogation.

byOlena Mukhina

1 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Drone Coalition seeks high-tech, low-cost FPV drones for Ukraine

A coalition led by Britain and Latvia, as well as nine other states, is sourcing suppliers which can deliver high-tech, affordable FPV drones at scale, offering a global opportunity to support Ukraine's defense needs.

byOlena Mukhina

Flag of the European Union, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

NYT: Russia conducts sabotage operations across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine

Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks in Europe aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.

byBenjamin Looijen

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

British intelligence: Russia has not achieved Putin’s goals in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian troops have failed to achieve Vladimir Putin's stated goal of creating a "buffer zone" to the north of Kharkiv.

byBenjamin Looijen

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Politico: US plan to impose sanctions on Georgian officials to “defend democracy,” leaked bill says

The US Congress may introduce asset freezes and travel bans for Georgian officials, pushing forward Russian-style “foreign agents”…

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Georgians protest against Russian influence and “foreign agent” bill ahead of final voting

More than 50,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of Tbilisi on May 11, opposing the "foreign agent" bill that could curtail freedom of speech and bolster Russian influence in Georgia.

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

First batch of 180,000 shells to arrive in Ukraine in June under Czech initiative — Petr Pavel

President Pavel stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russia exploiting Ukraine’s weapons shortage to bolster forces, says Zelenskyy on Day of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at a joint press conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Kyiv, announced that the Ukrainian armed forces are ready to halt the advancement of Russian troops.

byOlena Mukhina

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Russian spy sentenced to 15 years for assisting Russians in attacks on Mykolaiv Oblast

The news came after the Ukrainian Security Service disclosed uncovering 11 spy networks since the start of 2024.

byOlena Mukhina