Ukraine to receive more air defense systems by end of 2023
The US Navy delivers Ukraine with a new truck-mounted weapon system specifically designed to shoot down drones before year's end.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 649: Ukraine begins negotiations with EU on security commitments
Ukraine has initiated discussions with the EU about collective security guarantees, following the G7's declaration of support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the White House has issued a warning that the US is set to run out of funds to aid Ukraine by the end of the year.
US imposes sanctions on companies and vessels ignoring price limits on Russian oil
The U.S. sanctioned three companies and their vessels, including HS Atlantica Limited and Sterling Shipping Incorporated, for surpassing G7 limits on Russian oil prices.
Reuters: US companies get $ 27 bn in investments for arming Ukraine
The major recipients are Pennsylvania, Arizona and Texas, where key Republican members of Congress have voted against funding Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 643: Ukrainian society shows high level of unity despite ongoing Russian aggression
The survey found that Ukrainians remain united in the face of the Russian invasion. Ukraine's 2024 budget allocates $2.4 billion for arms production to boost defense capabilities.
Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems prove highly effective, Zelenskyy says
In his daily address to the nation, the President of Ukraine thanked the West for providing air defense systems and talked about Ukraine's long-range weapons.
Euractiv: US and Germany oppose fast-track NATO membership for Ukraine
Two major NATO allies demand that Ukraine fulfill a list of reforms before its NATO membership can be discussed.
ISW: Iran supplies Russia with glide bombs
Glide bombs can fly at low altitudes and avoid detection by radars.
Biden signs short-term spending bill without aid for Ukraine, Israel
A day before a potential government shutdown, US President Joe Biden signed a temporary spending bill, thereby deferring a decision on military aid funding for Ukraine and Israel.
FT: US tries to strangle key Russian LNG project with sanctions
The US targeted Russia's liquefied natural gas exports for the first time, blocking the $21 billion Arctic LNG 2 project set to begin shipping fuel in 2024.
EU (predictably) admits it will fail artillery shell pledge for Ukraine
As Western production fails to meet targets, most ammunition Ukraine uses for its counteroffensive are from South Korean stocks, Euromaidan Press' defense sources say
Moscow-backed Ukrainian Orthodox Church hires US lobbyist for $1400 per Hour
UOC-MP is paying a hefty price to promote the idea of ongoing "religious persecution" in Ukraine
NBC: West begins “delicate” discussions with Ukraine about Russia peace deal
Worried about waning public support for funding Kyiv, US and EU officials have talked to Ukraine about possible negotiations to end the war with Russia, NBC reports
Reuters: US prepares new $425 million military aid package for Ukraine
The upcoming aid package for Ukraine will include $300 million worth of laser-guided munitions to counter Russian drones.
Biden urges Congress to pass aid package for Ukraine and Israel
John Kirby, a White House official, said that US President insists on approving his request for security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the US southern border.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief reveals his strategy to defeat Russia
General Valerii Zaluzhnyi told the Economist that Ukraine needs high-technology weaponry to overcome Russia’s advantage in the skies, on the ground, and in electronic warfare.
Putin’s nuclear bluff: How the West and China called him out
According to the Financial Times, Russia’s president backed down from his nuclear threats against Ukraine after facing strong opposition from the UK, USA, France, and China.
Ukraine aid a sticking point in US budget bill
US President will not accept a budget bill that does not include assistance to Ukraine.
US charges trio for smuggling electronics to Russia’s military
A US citizen and two Canadian nationals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy and smuggling critical technologies to Russia vital for advanced military hardware.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 609: Russia flexes nuclear muscles, Ukraine aid opponent becomes new US House speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker. Russia conducted drills of Strategic Nuclear Forces and announced its withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.