Ukraine Talks, ep. 3. Trump’s VP shortlist: bad news for Ukraine?
The third episode of Ukraine Talks focuses on the race for the next NATO chief, Donald Trump’s vice presidential picks, and China’s stance on Ukraine-Russia war.
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Russia at $ 150B war cost while 50% of Ukraine West aid late – Umerov
Western aid often arrives late, resulting in Ukraine losing personnel and territory, said the Ukrainian Defense Minister.
Two years of all-out war: weapons of Ukrainian victory
After two years of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine stays in the fight, showing the world its remarkable ability to overcome adversity and defend its freedom.
UK to send 200 more Brimstone anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
Additionally, the UK, in collaboration with other allies, would train a further 10,000 Ukrainian troops in the first half of 2024, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 728: Trump unveils his VP picks, all oppose US aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump has named six possible vice presidential candidates, all of whom have either opposed, questioned, or reduced US aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says
Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.
Trump reveals his vice presidential candidates, all reject US aid for Ukraine
The Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has revealed his list of potential running mates, who have all expressed negative or doubtful views on US aid to Ukraine and positive or appeasing views on Russia and its president.
Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?
The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.
Analyst: Russian oil money turning North Korea into “ideal military factory”
Europe braces to take the lead in supplying military aid to Ukraine as US obsesses over Mexican border. However, the real trouble is brewing in East Asia, defense expert Mykhailo Samus says
Defense Express: Ukraine uses GLSDB for the first time in human history, shocks Russia
Ukraine received and used the GLSDB, a bomb that can pierce reinforced concrete and has various guidance options, without announcing it, leaving the Russian forces stunned by the new weapon.
Ukraine launches drone coalition at Ramstein meeting
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced the launch of several coalitions to boost the Ukrainian air and missile defense, artillery, drones, and mine action.
Germany and France team up to support Ukraine’s air defense
The defense ministers of Germany and France established a coalition that will help Ukraine improve its air defense capabilities, which are crucial for defending its territory and countering Russia’s aggression, which involves constant air strikes.
Mike Johnson rejects Senate bill on Ukraine aid
The US House Speaker says he will not pass a bill that offers military support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan unless it includes measures to deal with the migration issue on the US border.
Ukraine’s new commander joins Ramstein meeting for the first time
As Russia intensifies its offensive in eastern Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attends the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine’s defense in the Ramstein format, seeking urgent support from over 50 allies.
US Senate wraps up Ukraine aid bill talks, final vote looms
The vote is likely to be scheduled for Tuesday, 14 February.
NYT: Ukraine air defense missile stock could be gone by March without US resupply
Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense missiles and could exhaust its stockpiles next month, according to unnamed American officials cited by The New York Times.
Top German General: Germany must prep for potential war in 5 years
Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer believes Putin wants to expand the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine eyes long-range missiles from US and Germany as Biden and Scholz meet
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US expressed hope that the meeting between US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz would pave the way for Ukraine to receive long-range missiles that it has been seeking from both countries to deter Russian attacks.
“Shame on you”: Polish PM lashes out at US Republicans amid Ukraine aid impasse
"Ronald Reagan must be turning in his grave," Tusk admonished the Republicans
EU pledges over 1 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine by end of 2024
The EU has already pledged to provide Ukraine with 1 million rounds of ammunition in 2023 but fulfilled only about half that amount so far.