The European Union is channeling surplus revenues to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. The European Commission has proposed directing €1 billion from the second batch of frozen Russian assets, directly towards boosting Ukraine's defense industry. This announcement was made by Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders during a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, as reported by Ukrinform.

"We have mobilized €1.5 billion from frozen Russian assets' surplus revenues. 90% of …

On November 25, reports emerged of a failed attempt by Russian saboteurs to breach the border in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the area, despite claims made by Russian-backed channels about intense fighting near Kozacha Lopan, approximately 24 kilometers from Kharkiv's outskirts. These claims, spread by pro-Russian accounts, have been refuted by Ukrainian officials. Andrey Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Counter-Disinformation Center, addressed these …

During the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session held in Montreal, Canada, a crucial resolution regarding Ukraine was adopted.

The resolution specifically calls on leaders of NATO member countries that have intermediate-range missiles to transfer them to Ukraine as a means of deterrence and self-defense against Russian aggression.

According to a member of the Ukrainian delegation, who attended the meeting as a guest, Member of Parliament Yehor Chernev, the discussion could include Tomahawk …

In a development unfolding from Russia, Lieutenant General Alexander Sanchik has been named as the acting commander of the 'South' military group.

This appointment follows the dismissal of General Gennady Anashkin, who had held the position since May 2024.

According to Russia's news agency RBC, this decision aligns with a scheduled rotation. However, military correspondents suggest that the leadership change could stem from challenges on the Siversk front and Anashkin's reluctance to report …

According to Finnish customs data, during the first nine months of 2024, Finland exported aluminum worth $22.3 million to Russia, compared to just $11.3 million over the same period in 2023, broadcaster YLE reports.

This marks a twofold increase in aluminum exports to Russia. It's noted that the aluminum is either shipped via sea routes or transported through the Baltic countries. Presently, aluminum sales constitute the main category of Finnish exports to Russia. Finland houses three major …