• Kyiv expresses concern over convoys of Russian military equipment moving towards Transnistrian border with Ukraine

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is concerned about the transfer of Russian military equipment to the territory of the unrecognized Transnistria, stated the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its concern over the actions of the Russian Federation in violation of the Transnistrian conflict zone regime, particularly the unauthorized transfer on June 14, 2018 of military equipment and weapons for the Operational Group of Russian …

  • Estonia to buy missiles for Mistral portable air defense systems from France for €50 million

    Estonia’s state defense investment agency signed a contract for the purchase of short range missiles for Mistral man-portable missile system (MANPADs) for €50 million, Estonia’s Ministry of Defense reported on Twitter.

    “The contract was concluded with the French manufacturer MBDA,” the statement reads. “It was signed by the head of the Center for Defense Investment, Rauno Sirk, and Vice President of the MBDA, Didier Philippe. In accordance with the agreement, between 2020 and o 2027, Estonia …

  • Kyiv and American company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies sign a Memorandum of Cooperation

    The Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine and the American company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies signed a Memorandum on Cooperation which envisions the construction of a new rapid transport Hyperloop system in Ukraine.

    According to the Ministry’s press-service, the memorandum was signed following the public discussion “Hyperloop in Ukraine” with participation of the CEO and Founder of the American company, Dirk Ahlborn, and the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Volodymyr Omelyan.   …

  • Russia selling off US government debt

    In April, Russia sold out half of the U.S. Treasury bills worth 47.5 billion dollars, leaving a $48.7 billion, according to the data published on the website of the U.S. Treasury.

    Thus, Russia has fallen in the ranking of the US government debt holders from 16th to 22d place. China, holding $1.18 trillion of the US debt, and Japan, with $1.03 trillion, are at the top of the list.

    On June 15, the President of the United States Donald Trump has launched a trade war against China, introducing a 2 …

  • Convoy of Russian military equipment spotted near Ukrainian border in Transnistria

    A convoy of Russian military equipment heading towards the Ukrainian border has been reported by social media users.

    "A convoy of Russian armored vehicles, having left the base of the Russian Arme Forces, is moving on the Tiraspol - Ribnița Highway, a few kilometers away from the Ukrainian border. This is the security zone. They are not allowed to be there,"  expert Artem Filipenko wrote on Facebook. He also posted photo and video of the convoy.

    "On June 14, starting at 08:30, on the route …