Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has voiced concerns that the lack of a clear political objective regarding Western support for Ukraine is a fundamental issue. Pevkur made these comments during the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.

Addressing debates on Western "strategic ambiguity" towards aiding Ukraine, Pevkur noted that while Western partners pledge to give Ukraine "the help it needs" for "as long as necessary," they intentionally avoid specifying their …

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany to grant Kyiv the permission to carry out strikes into Russian territory using Western weapons and long-range missiles.

“I am appealing to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany: we need the capabilities to truly and fully protect Ukraine and Ukrainians. We need permission for long-range capabilities and access to your long-range shells and missiles. Delaying vital …

August 31, 2024, PRAGUE – Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavský, announced that the country has no restrictions on Ukraine's use of military equipment provided by Czechia, while acknowledging some allies' different stances.

Speaking on Saturday at the Globsec security conference in Prague, Lipavský highlighted that Czechia imposes no limitations on how Ukraine can utilize the weapons it receives.

"On the other hand, let's be honest: the most advanced weapon systems with long-range …

Russian authorities have detained two Colombian nationals suspected of participating in combat activities alongside Ukraine, reports RIA Novosti citing the FSB. The security service identified the detainees as José Aaron Medina Miranda and Alexander Ante. Colombian media had reported that the two men went missing in Venezuela while on their way back home to Colombia.

"José Aaron Medina and his partner Alexander Ante were preparing to return home after a lengthy struggle against Russia. As they …

In a significant development, Chinese exporters have suspended shipments to Russia without prepayment, a stark shift from prior practices. This move reportedly comes in response to sanctions against Russia, reports Izvestia, citing Vadim Filatov, President of the Association of Automobile Cargo Carriers and Forwarders.

According to Filatov, Russian companies that previously enjoyed trusted credit terms now face unprecedented challenges due to payment reversals. Additionally, new Russian …

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has recorded a significant increase in the reserves of Ukraine’s Armed Forces (UAF) thanks to a new mobilization law. The rate of conscripts has surged by 2.5 times compared to the first quarter, reports the Ukrainian publication "Telegraf", citing the Ministry's press service.

“The enactment of the Law of Ukraine dated April 11, 2024, No. 3633-IX has allowed us to increase the conscription rates for military service during mobilization by 2.5 times compared …

Russian mercenaries from the "Medvedi" Private Military Company (PMC) have returned to Russia after a mission in Burkina Faso where they provided security for the junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore.

The "Medvedi" Brigade, also known as the Bear Brigade, arrived in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, earlier this year to support Captain Traore, who seized power in 2022. Initially deployed to Crimea, these mercenaries later moved to Russia’s Kursk region as Ukrainian forces pressed their …

In an unexpected move, several major Kazakh banks, including HalykBank, Bank RBK, and Eurasian Bank, have suspended transactions through the "Zolotaya Korona" payment system. The abrupt suspension of transactions comes "for technical reasons," according to a report from Russian news agency TASS on Thursday.

Freedom Bank was the pioneer in this wave of suspensions, citing "technical work" as the reason for halting operations with the payment system. The bank emphasized that future steps will be …