• Ukraine-U.S. security dialogue: Yermak and Volz discuss strategic cooperation and future presidential talks

    Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, held his first telephone conversation with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Volz. Yermak shared this update on his Telegram channel.

    The discussion revolved around primary challenges facing Ukraine, the progress of mobilization, and the battlefield situation. Yermak emphasized to Volz the crucial nature of support from partners, especially the United States. "Strong positions for Ukraine are the key to a fair and lasting …

  • Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.

    "We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …

  • Ukrainian Forces hold firm in Kursk region as Russian tactics shift away from armored assaults

    The Russian army in the Kursk regions is now using armored vehicles primarily to transport infantry to frontline battle zones.

    To dislodge Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, the Russians employ a combination of armored vehicles, artillery, and drones, reported Petro Haidashchuk, a representative of the 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during a broadcast on the "Espresso" TV channel.

    Currently, Ukrainian forces are focusing solely on defensive battles. The situation on this …

  • Ukrainian Air Forces strike Russian command post in Kursk region

    In a precise aerial strike, Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted a command post of the Russian military in Novoivanovka, Kursk Region. According to Ukraine's General Staff, the strike took place yesterday on a facility used for coordinating Russian offensive operations against Ukrainian forces. The post, situated in an abandoned building, sustained significant damage, resulting in considerable losses.

    A month prior, Ukrainian forces hit another command post in Lgov, Kursk Region, resulting in the …

  • Former German Chancellor Schröder hospitalized amid controversy over Russia ties and Nord Stream 2 involvement

    Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been hospitalized with severe emotional exhaustion, following a period of severe public and political fallout precipitated by the Kremlin's war. Schröder, once a pivotal ally of Moscow in Europe, found himself advocating for Russian interests, promoting projects such as Nord Stream 2, and deepening Germany’s reliance on Russian energy. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine marked a turning point that undermined his career, leading to his …

  • Ukraine enhances drone warfare with long-range drones carrying 250-kilogram bombs

    The Ukrainian command reports that long-range UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being actively utilized deep within Russian territories to target oil refineries, warehouses, and other significant sites. These drones, designed to deliver potent strikes, can carry a 250-kilogram bomb over vast distances, reports the press service of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

    "The command confirms the deployment of long-range UAVs capable of carrying such payloads and reaching up to 2000 km with returning …

  • Russian forces shift strategy amid slowed advance near Pokrovsk

    The pace of the Russian army's advance on the Pokrovsk front has noticeably slowed, yet the they still have a significant chance of breaking into the Dnipropetrovsk region.

    On this segment of the frontline, Russian troops have captured the settlement of Serebryane and taken control of the eastern quarter of Nadezhdynka.

    South of Nadezhdynka, Russian forces have moved towards Kotlyarivka, expanding their flanks and attempting to achieve their primary goal of entering the Dnipropetrovsk region. …

  • Ukraine and Poland sign landmark defense cooperation agreement

    Ukraine and Poland have inked a defense cooperation agreement that establishes a framework for collaboration between the defense industries of both nations.

    On February 3rd, Ukrainian Defense Industry Corporation and Poland's Armament Group (PGZ) signed a memorandum to cooperate in ammunition production, equipment maintenance, and strengthening air defense, reported Ukraine’s the Ministry for Strategic Industries.

    The agreement also outlines the development of financial mechanisms to attract …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim strategic positions near Kupyansk

    Ukraine's forces have successfully dislodged Russian troops from several key positions in the Kupiansk direction. The early morning update on February 4 from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russia is allegedly coercing its soldiers to reclaim these lost areas under the threat of execution.

    "Due to active fire intervention by defense units, the enemy was compelled to abandon forward positions near a locality. Our intelligence indicates that the command of the …

  • Kremlin criticizes Trump's proposal for Ukraine's rare earth metals

    Moscow expressed skepticism over the idea of "aid for resources" for Ukraine. The Kremlin claims that Trump's proposal to assist Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth metals essentially amounts to purchasing that aid.

    During a press conference on Tuesday, February 4, the spokesperson for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, remarked that U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine are evidently ongoing, as no one has announced any halts. “No one has announced a stop to weapon supplies, so these …