10 honest facts about the Russo-Ukrainian war from top general Zaluzhnyi
Former Ukrainian military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi warns of a growing authoritarian alliance threatening global democracy, urging NATO to adapt to new warfare realities.
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Presidential Office: Ukraine continues to work on approval for strikes inside Russian territory
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, confirmed ongoing efforts to secure a Western approval to target Russian military infrastructure.
Sanctions loophole allows continued Russian oil profits, study finds
Western countries have purchased $2 billion worth of fuel refined from Russian oil in early 2024, potentially funding Moscow's war efforts, a new report claims.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 931: Former US, UK officials urge removal of restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian and energy aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
West can “easily” afford Ukraine aid to avoid much greater future costs, economist says
Western nations have the economic strength to support Ukraine against Russia's aggression, while inadequate aid risks higher future costs and global instability, argues Swedish economist Lars Calmfors.
Western aid to Ukraine is not charity, it’s self-preservation
Aid to Ukraine is paramount in all "manageable balance" scenarios of the Russian invasion, whether exhaustion of Russian troops or talks
ISW: Orbán seeks to shift West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to peace talks
The Institute for the Study of War suggests Orbán's recent diplomatic efforts are part of a strategy to shift focus away from military aid to Ukraine.
Media: Rasmussen says Russia’s war in Ukraine to last at least until end of 2024
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen asserts that even the full occupation of Ukraine will not fulfill Vladimir Putin’s broader territorial ambitions.
AP: G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions in Russia’s frozen assets
The agreement was reached in Italy on 13 June.
The West’s fear of escalation is Russia’s greatest weapon
Nothing has contributed to the escalation of Russia's wars more than the Western fear of angering Russia
ISW: Russia rattles nuclear weapons to sway Western policy
The Kremlin is timing its nuclear saber-rattling to coincide with major policy discussions in the West, in a bid to influence Western decision-makers, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
ABC News: US top diplomat Nuland says aid crucial for Ukraine to hit bases inside Russia
Nuland advocates for a shift in the US assistance strategy, suggesting that bases within Russia should be considered fair targets if used for launching attacks or supplying troops into Ukraine.
Russian aggressive rhetoric intensifies as Ukraine nears F-16 delivery
Russia warns Ukraine and the West that F-16 fighter jets will be regarded as nuclear-capable aircraft while the US sees no signs of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons, despite the country's aggressive rhetoric.
Australia allocates $66 million military aid package for Ukraine
The aid includes short-range air defense systems, drones, and essential military equipment.
Media: Moscow court rejects US reporter Gershkovich’s detention appeal
A Moscow court has dismissed the latest appeal made by American journalist Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention in an espionage case.
The Washington Post: Secret Russian document reveals plan for weakening West
A secret Russian Foreign Ministry document obtained by The Washington Post reveals Russia's intention to leverage its war in Ukraine to challenge what it perceives as American dominance and reshape the global order.
Kremlin plays victim of terrorist attacks to garner sympathy from West, expert says
Serhii Sumlenny, head of the "European Resilience" initiative center, disclosed that Russia is framing itself as a target of Islamist terrorism in new narratives disseminated by the Kremlin following the Crocus City Hall attack.
ISW: Kremlin claims NATO and Russia in “direct confrontation” to deter Western support for Ukraine
The Kremlin has escalated its rhetoric, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claiming that NATO is "already involved in the conflict surrounding Ukraine."
Reuters: Russia reports surge in military enlistments after concert hall attack
Following a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, Russia has experienced a surge in military enlistments in the past 10 days.
Americans and Europeans united in believing that Russia is adversary or rival – poll
A poll of global attitudes toward Russia’s Ukraine war suggests the West has regained its “unity and sense…