Macron: believing Russia will stop at Donbas, Crimea is a mistake
French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against underestimating Russia's intentions.
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10 years of resistance to Russia’s war as seen by Ukrainian artists
As missiles fall, brushes fly - the creative defiance of Ukraine’s artists responding to ten years of war.
Times: Europe has three-five years to prepare for Russian military threat, Estonian PM says
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of maintaining unity and a strong stance on Ukraine, arguing that any pause would allow Russia to gather resources and strength.
Europe must urgently prepare for potential Russian aggression on NATO’s eastern flank, Belgian Admiral says
Belgian army chief cautions that Russia's bellicose language and switch to a war footing suggest the possibility of new fronts opening against Moldova or the Baltic states. He urges Europe to urgently bolster military readiness.
Russia increases its army by 170,000 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of Russia's armed forces by 170,000 troops. The army will be expanded to 1.32 million military personnel, while the total personnel of Russia's military is now set at 2.21 million, according to the decree, published on 1 December.
Frontline report: Ukraine strikes Russian rail lines to China
Over the past week, through railway sabotage, drone strikes, and spy actions, Ukraine dealt blows to Russian military power centers.
“It’s too late to stop.” Why 75% of Russians still support war against Ukraine
By limiting the impact of sanctions and allowing people to focus on their personal lives, Russia has achieved an "alternate reality" that enables the war to drone on indefinitely.
Russia increasingly frees convicted killers to fight against Ukraine – WP
Russia is recruiting as many as 100,000 convicts, including violent criminals, to fight in Ukraine, with some pardoned individuals, such as Vladislav Kanyus, participating in the war after serving minimal sentences for heinous crimes.
Children forced to wear Russian flags in occupied Ukrainian schools – says CEO of Save Ukraine NGO
Ukraine returned four more Ukrainian children with families from temporarily occupied territories; they told NGO about their experience under Russian occupation
UK intel: Railway sabotage challenges Russian military’s supply chain logistics
Anti-war activists' persistent railway sabotage in Russia poses a challenge for authorities and impacts military logistics, with over 76 cases reaching court and 137 young individuals prosecuted by October 2023, as per UK intelligence.
UN official: Russian aggression in Ukraine “synonymous with torture”
According to the United Nations official tasked with investigating torture, Russia's armed aggression is “is becoming synonymous with torture and other inhuman cruelty.”
Ukrainian boy nearly killed by Russian-speaking attacker in Germany for speaking Ukrainian
A Russian-speaking man faces attempted murder charge for attacking Ukrainian children in Germany.
West’s fear feeds Putin’s ambition: not arming Ukraine counteroffensive risks wider war
Many NATO-promised weapons have yet to arrive, leaving Ukraine counteroffensive shorthanded.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country needs more time to launch a much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces…
Netherlands, Belgium, and Ukraine join forces for security, NATO membership
The Netherlands, Belgium, and Ukraine agree on joint actions on security and Ukraine’s NATO membership advancement. Ukraine has…
Czech Republic and allies seek ammo supply increase to Ukraine
The Czech Republic and the allies will seek to increase the ammunition supply to Ukraine. Together with other…
Ramstein-11 outcomes: Russia approaching Nuremberg II – Defense Minister Reznikov
The 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group held on 21 April at Ramstein Air Base in…
Japan will be first to cover military risks in Ukraine investments
Japan is the first country to provide $23 million to cover military risks associated with investments in Ukraine,…
Ukraine and Poland agree on transit of Ukrainian grain
During talks on Tuesday, Ukraine and Poland reached an agreement on the transit of Ukrainian grain through Poland.…
Grain initiative at risk of shutdown: Russia obstructs again Bosporus ship inspections
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine, Oleksandr Kubrakov, will visit Türkiye on Tuesday at the invitation of…