Finishing off Russia’s seaborne oil exports: Tuapse refinery ablaze again
The Russian Black Sea export terminal's refinery burns again, four days after Russia extinguished last fires raging for days after the 20 April strike.
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Budanov honors “Cyborgs” who held Donetsk Airport for 242 days
"They held the defense then; we hold it now," says presidential office chief Budanov.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1418: Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Caspian oil fields while Kremlin times attacks to maximize civilian suffering
With temperatures dropping to -15°C, Russia launched nearly 1,100 drones and an Oreshnik ballistic missile in a single week, targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Finland's Ukraine's Asgard battalion responded by destroying eight Russian air defense systems in one month, including Tor, Buk, and radar installations.
Dassault says it’s ready to send Rafales to Ukraine — if Kyiv asks
French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has confirmed it is ready to deliver Rafale fighter jets if Kyiv requests…
Trump says Putin should focus on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismisses Burevestnik missile test
The US has "a nuclear submarine right off their [Russian] shore."
Zaluzhnyi warns: mass UAV warfare has made traditional battle impossible
Ukraine’s former military chief reveals how UAVs broke hundred years of warfare, and what must happen next to avoid catastrophe.
ISW: Ukraine war enters critical new phase as Russia builds strategic reserves
Russia is forming a strategic reserve and has signed contracts with nearly 292,000 new recruits, increasing pressure on eastern Ukraine.
Russia’s “squeeze-out” strategy targets 2 key Ukrainian cities
Russian troops are attempting to complete encirclement and have created a "kill zone" around the Pokrovsk city, where any movement or resupply by Ukrainian troops is targeted by drones and artillery
Zelenskyy demands “everything” for security while Trump hints at vague Article 5-like protection
Ukraine wants weapons, troops, and intelligence support. Trump says he will discuss the guarantees with NATO allies later today.
Zelenskyy demands reshuffled cabinet boost local arms from 40% to 50% on the frontlines
The president gave ministers six months to ramp up local arms production for the battlefield.
Zelenskyy calls Putin’s 9 May truce proposal a deceptive maneuver
The Ukrainian President urged an immediate, unconditional 30-day truce instead of waiting for May, emphasizing that preserving human life is more important than ceremonial events like military parades.
European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump pushes for talks with Russia
The EU and UK leaders will meet in Paris following the US move to initiate separate peace talks with Russia, while Ukraine warns against exclusion from negotiations about its future.
NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks
The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.
Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia as it fights for ”just cause”
With North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and Kim Jong Un's latest pledge of unwavering support for Moscow, the partnership continues to pose challenges for Western efforts to maintain strategic stability.
Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine
Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''
Russia’s fiber-optic drones dodge jamming, but Ukraine hunts them with infrared and sound
A thin glass thread trailing behind new Russian drones has neutralized billions in electronic warfare defenses. Now, Ukrainian forces are scrambling to devise new air defense strategies.
Finnish military revamps sniper training with lessons learned from Russo-Ukrainian War
Among other things, future training will increasingly include "dynamic shooting," where participants move and shoot at moving targets.
UK intel: Russia continues to cut citizens off from independent media reporting on Ukraine
The Russian state is weaponizing its legal system to not only silence critical reporting but also intimidate ordinary citizens from seeking out independent news sources which report on the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Ukrainian public figures to world leaders: Do not appease evil
The appeal urges global leaders to reject concessions to Russia, emphasizing Ukraine's existential struggle and the need to defeat aggression to secure global democracy, peace, and order