Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian military blogger highlights Ukrainian drone dominance and logistical chaos in Belgorod region
In a candid revelation, one of Russia's prominent military bloggers, Filatov, expressed concerns about Ukraine's extensive use of drones in the Belgorod region, which he claims leaves the Russian army at a disadvantage.
In the Belgorod area, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are reportedly deploying drones very aggressively, preventing the Russian army from making any significant advances. "Belgorod sees hundreds of FPV drone strikes daily. Surprised? No. The Ukrainians openly stated their goal of …
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Russia delays peace talks with Ukraine, prepares for new offensive
Russia is delaying peace negotiations with Ukraine and seems to be planning a new offensive, according to statements by Grigory Karasin, the head of the Russian Federation Council's International Affairs Committee. Karasin, who participated in indirect talks held in Saudi Arabia, suggested that significant progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine is unlikely in the near future.
Karasin believes that a ceasefire agreement will not be reached this year. He described the recent meetings as …
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An offer to refuse: Trump demands control over Ukraine's economy
The Trump administration is urging Ukraine to sign an agreement that could grant Washington significant control over critical economic projects. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed document, which has been sent to Kyiv, seeks to give the U.S. first dibs on participating in infrastructure and mineral extraction projects, including rare earth metals and port construction.
This proposal includes the establishment of a fund predominantly managed by American …
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Casualties and damage reported after Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 29, Russian forces targeted Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk region with a ballistic missile strike, hitting a densely populated residential area in the city center. According to the local Telegram channels, the strike occurred between buildings, with at least one direct hit reported.
Eyewitnesses confirmed the use of an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile, as cited by monitoring channels.
Kryvyi Rih Defense Council Head Oleksandr Vilkul stated that five people …
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Zelensky: U.S. to consult with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Europe on ceasefire monitoring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States will initiate consultations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and several European nations regarding their preparedness to monitor a potential ceasefire.
“We have been informed that the American side will conduct internal consultations, followed by talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and some European countries to assess their readiness for monitoring. We will not proceed otherwise,” Zelensky said during a Friday briefing.
Zelensky …
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Ukrainian drones strike multiple Russian regions in overnight attack
In the early hours of Friday, March 28, Ukrainian drones launched yet another massive assault on several Russian regions. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting and destroying approximately 80 Ukrainian drones. Among these, 32 were downed over the Voronezh region, 19 over Saratov, 17 in Kursk, six in Belgorod, two in Lipetsk, and one each in the Rostov and Tambov regions.
In the wake of these events, a Rosaviatsiya representative announced that restrictions were imposed on the …
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France pledges €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will provide an additional €2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Wednesday, March 26.
The new military aid package will include anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and drones, according to Macron.
The French leader has also called on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine without any "preconditions." …
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Ukraine warns of 15 potential Russian-provoked military conflicts by 2045, with Poland in the crosshairs
Ukraine's intelligence agency has disclosed that Russia has formulated 15 potential military conflict scenarios leading up to 2045, with four of these involving Poland, presenting an unprecedented threat.
Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Directorate (GUR), stated that Russia aims to "resolve the Ukrainian issue" by 2026. Any delay could hinder its chances to catch up with the power levels of the United States and China. According to him, six …
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Ukraine’s ex-Commander-in-Chief reveals tensions with Romania over Ukrainian EW involvement in Russian drone incursions
During his conversation with students in Lviv, the former head of Ukraine's Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, now Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK, disclosed that he received calls from Romania blaming Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems for allowing Russian drones to cross into Romanian airspace.
"Romania understands everything but remains silent. Sometimes they call me and say, 'Stay quiet.' When two 'Shahed' drones crashed into your port, why do you stay silent?" said Zaluzhnyi. He …
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Ukrainian strikes cause up to $900 million in damage to Russian energy infrastructure over six months
In a series of strategic attacks from September 2024 to February 2025, Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Russian energy infrastructure, causing damages estimated at between 60 billion rubles (approximately $658 million) and 80 billion rubles (nearly $900 million), reports the news outlet ASTRA.
Analysts have highlighted the most significant disruption yet in a series of attacks on Russian energy facilities, with a strike on Gazprom's Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant deemed the most …