Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Trump-Zelensky call precedes surge in drone attacks on Moscow
In a July 4 conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine's armed forces could target Moscow if they received long-range American weapons.
Following this discussion, as noted in Russian media, there has been a noticeable intensification of aerial assaults on the Russian capital.
Official reports from local authorities and Russia's Defense Ministry indicate that between July 4 and July 18, drones attacked Moscow and the region …
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Ukrainian and Russian forces report gains amid intense clashes on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian military units have advanced in one of the most fiercely contested areas, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as they report successes in the Pokrovsk direction. Meanwhile, Russian sources also claimed progress, with DeepState confirming their reports.
Geolocated footage indicates that Ukrainian Defense Forces have moved forward in the settlement of Novoeconomichne in the Donetsk region. These findings were highlighted in a report by the American Institute for the …
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EU implements 18th sanctions package against Russia
In a move to counter Russia's unrelenting aggression in Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has announced the implementation of its 18th sanctions package. Despite a weeks-long hold-up due to Slovakia's blockade, EU member state representatives reached an agreement in Brussels on Friday, July 18, as reported by Kaja Kallas, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
" The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions package against Russia to date. We’re …
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Trump's Envoy Kellogg briefed on Russia's use of western tech in war against Ukraine
Keith Kellogg, special representative to former President Trump, has been briefed on how Moscow is converting Western tech into tools of war against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Service, GUR. Kellogg was shown Western components embedded in Russian weaponry, smuggled into Russia despite sanctions.
In an exclusive demonstration hosted by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, Kellogg was presented with Western-made electronic parts recovered from …
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Russia implements 'severe austerity' amid financial crisis: military spending prioritized over national projects
As Russia braces for next year's budget, new calls for of austerity is sweeping through the Kremlin. In the face of deteriorating financial conditions, officials are openly admitting the severity of the economic crisis.
Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council, in a statement relayed by Russia's Interfax, urged the nation to prepare for stringent austerity in its budgeting. Matviyenko emphasized that "severe austerity" should be the guiding principle of the upcoming budgets, …
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Ukrainian Forces drop 500-pound bombs on Russian command center in Kursk region
In an intensified offensive, Ukrainian pilots have dropped multiple 500-pound bombs on a Russian command center located in the town of Tetkino, Kursk region, significantly damaging a sugar factory used by Russian forces. The Ukrainian Air Force's MIG-29 targeted the location with AASM Hammer bombs, demolishing much of the factory and surrounding structures left standing from previous strikes.
"The sugar factory no more. The headquarters no more. Tetkino no more... Soon, there might be no more …
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Russia cancels major public events amid rising threats from Ukrainian drones
Russia is reportedly canceling planned public events en masse due to fears over Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian attacks have effectively paralyzed Russian plans, with authorities across the country calling off gatherings. While the Kremlin projects confidence, Ukraine is proving more and more that Russian public demonstrations might be safer not taking place.
The cancellation of the annual international military-technical forum "Army-2025" has been announced for the first time in its history, as …
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EU faces internal divisions as Slovakia and Malta block 18th sanctions package against Russia
The European Union has been unable to green-light its much-anticipated 18th sanctions package against Russia, which promised to deliver a significant blow to the Russian economy. As reported by Radio Svoboda, a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on July 15 failed to reach an agreement, as Slovakia and Malta both stood in opposition.
Journalists reveal that Bratislava is requesting assurances from Brussels for compensation if a complete ban on Russian gas imports is enforced among …
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Ukraine and the United States to build joint facility for ammunition production
Ukraine and the United States are joining forces to establish a joint facility for the production of specialized chemicals essential for manufacturing ammunition for the Ukrainian military. This facility will operate in the U.S.
According to the press service of the public joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry," the agreement was finalized on July 11 during the International Conference on Ukraine's Recovery (URC 2025) held in Rome.
The new facility will focus on producing chemical …
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Russia intensifies efforts to encircle key Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
Russian forces are intensifying their efforts in the Pokrovsk direction, with the cities of Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk now almost encircled by Russian troops. The defense of this critical area hinges on the resources Ukraine can deploy.
"There won't be a partial encirclement, unfortunately, it's already underway if you look at the map—both Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. The issue is how much further the enemy can advance. Obviously, they're attempting to tighten their grip around Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk," …