Nordic nations hail new US defense pacts as historic step amid Russian threat
Finland, Sweden, and Denmark stand for a "long-term, clear-sighted, and realistic Russia policy," their defense ministers write in an op-ed
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Ukraine’s top general wants more military aircraft to turn the tide of war
The commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces told Reuters that the Western-made attack aircraft would be a game-changer in the ongoing war with Russia.
Bloomberg: Russia braces for legal battle over its frozen assets
Russia is ready to challenge any attempts to confiscate its central bank reserves as compensation for Ukraine.
Russia left out in the cold as US sanctions torpedo LNG project
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project now needs alternative investors, carriers, and equipment: its partners chose to leave over face the wrath of US third country sanctions
US-Ukraine online meeting focuses on economic boost for Ukraine
Ukraine's economic resilience amidst Russian aggression was a pivotal point of discussion in the talks between US and Ukrainian officials.
How Ukraine can help itself in America’s disunited States
With GOP discord on defense aid, Ukraine must energize industry and voters for the long-term backing vital to resist Russian aggression.
US calls UN Security Council meeting over North Korea’s missile supply to Russia
"We expect Russia will use additional missiles from the DPRK to destroy more of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and kill Ukrainian civilians," US Ambassador said.
Five realistic scenarios of war in Ukraine in 2024: GLOBSEC report
New analysis gamed out several ways the Russia-Ukraine war could unfold, but saw little chance for clear victory or defeat for either side next year.
“We cannot let Ukraine down,” Biden says, urging Congress for action
Following Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine, US President Biden urges Congress to "take urgent action" and approve additional aid for Kyiv.
Biden signs record defense bill with Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which provides nearly a trillion dollars for the US military and allocates funds for Ukraine.
US sanctions to hit foreign financial institutions dealing with Russia
The White House announced a new executive order that allows the US to sanction any foreign financial institutions that provide assistance to Russia’s military-industrial base.
CNN: Western officials are estimating how long Ukraine will last without US aid
A military defeat by summer is the worst-case scenario
CNN: Intel on Russian meddling vanished from White House
Sensitive secrets about Russian election interference disappeared along with a mysterious binder in Trump's last White House days.
US approves record $ 886 bn defense budget, Ukraine aid considered separately
It's the US's largest military budget in history, in which Ukraine would receive $300 million for its battle against invading Russian forces.
Biden announces $ 200 mn additional aid package for Ukraine
The help is provided via the Presidential Drawdown mechanism that doesn't need Congressional approval. However, $61 bn of Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
Reuters: Russia lost 87% of initial troops in Ukraine war, US intel says
The invasion of Ukraine has cost Russia 315,000 casualties, setting back its military modernization by 18 years, a U.S. intelligence report says
Zelenskyy fails to sway Republicans on Ukraine aid
Despite warm public rhetoric, top Republicans made it clear that illegal migration is their top priority as an urgent aid package is blocked in Congress
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 656: Zelenskyy arrives in US, set for strategic discussions with top officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Charles Brown. The UK and Norway are creating a new naval coalition to boost security for Ukraine in the Black Sea region. Ukraine continues to make gains on the east bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast.
Ukraine ramps up weapons production with US, Italian support
A DIY FrankenSAM, domestic 155mm rounds, and aviation tech are being produced thanks to alliances forged with western companies, says minister, and hints of success with long-range missiles
WSJ: Ukraine’s counteroffensive plan hinges on 2025
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Ukraine is unlikely to launch another major counteroffensive against Russia until 2025.