Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukrainian soldier predicts blockade of Crimea amid expanding 'gray zone' tactics in modern warfare
Igor Lutsenko, a Ukrainian UAV operator, explained that modern warfare has set a new global trend: the expansion of the "gray zones". As a result, Russia could lose the land corridor it fought so hard to establish, Igor Lutsenko during the Espreso broadcast.
"In Russia, alongside the defense plan for Crimea, there's a plan to attack the right bank of the Dnipro River. As is common in military practice, various plans are developed," he said. "However, it's important to understand that one of …
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Russian military's financial and human costs in Ukraine war reach staggering heights in 2025
The Russian military's losses in its war against Ukraine have reached nearly $94 billion as of May 14, 2025, according to a report published on the Ukrainian Finance Ministry's portal. This figure has been accumulating since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.
The data on Russian troop losses are based on summaries from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. "The information regarding the average cost of equipment lost by the …
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Russia relocates bulk of its strategic bombers to Siberia, 4,000 km from Ukraine
In a significant strategic move, Russia is reportedly moving its strategic aviation assets to the "Belaya" airbase, situated 85 km from Irkutsk in Siberia, a staggering 4,000 kilometers away from Ukraine's border.
Satellite images of the base, now available publicly, reveal the substantial number of bombers amassed by Russia.
According to Defence Express, as of May 7, 2025, the base housed 42 Tu-22M3 aircraft along with 7 each of Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers. The presence of 26 MiG-31 aircraft …
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Kremlin: Russian delegation to meet Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul on May 15
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed Russia’s readiness to enter into negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without any preconditions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov conveyed the message during a press briefing, emphasizing that the composition of the Russian delegation remains undisclosed, pending instructions from President Putin himself. "Nothing has changed in this regard. We will provide the details once we receive the relevant directives from the president. No …
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Zelensky seeks direct talks with Putin in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during upcoming negotiations in Istanbul, emphasizing the importance of discussing a total ceasefire and a comprehensive prisoner exchange.
"We cannot expect to agree on everything immediately. It is impossible, as we have different life perspectives. Nevertheless, we must find a way to end the war. There are issues we need to agree on, though technical details can be discussed later. …
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Russian Shahed drones target multiple Ukrainian regions in overnight attack
In a nighttime assault on May 14, the Russian military launched Shahed drones against Ukraine, triggering air raid alerts in several regions, which led to numerous explosions. The first drones entered the airspace over Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions around 10:30 p.m., according to the Ukrainian Air Force Command.
A series of explosions rocked Kropyvnytskyi that night, with the first blast occurring at 4:19 a.m., followed by 15 more over the next 10 minutes.
Approaching midnight, Russian …
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Brazil's President Lula aims to convince Putin to join Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stated he intends to personally persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in planned peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Lula da Silva plans to make a stop in Moscow on his return journey from China to Brazil and will "try to talk" to Putin, as he told journalists in Beijing on Wednesday, May 14.
"I have no problem saying: 'Hey, Comrade Putin, go to Istanbul and negotiate, for heaven’s sake,'" he said. The Brazilian President …
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EU vows permanent break from Russian energy sources
Even if a peace agreement is reached between Ukraine and Russia, the European Union will not resume imports of Russian energy, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen announced Tuesday during a meeting with European energy ministers in Warsaw.
The European Union is committed to its stance: "We do not want energy supplies from Russia in the future. We do not want them now and we will not want them after a peace deal."
In early May, the European Commission unveiled a plan to completely phase out …
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Russia's key demands in upcoming Istanbul talks: 'denazification' of Ukraine and territorial claims
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, has articulated Moscow's firm stance ahead of anticipated talks in Istanbul slated for May 15. Speaking at a press briefing, Ryabkov said that Russia intends to emphasize the "denazification of the Kyiv regime" and will push for the recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories as part of the Russian Federation.
"The issues remain unchanged... Specifically addressing the root causes of this conflict, resolving matters related to the …
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EU allocates €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense
The European Union has allocated €1 billion to Ukraine from the income of frozen Russian assets, a significant financial support to fuel Ukraine's defense capabilities. The decision was formalized on May 9 in Lviv, with the signing of an agreement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and foreign ministers from EU member states and the UK.
This financial boost is earmarked for the development of Ukraine's air defense systems, and the purchase of domestic weaponry under the so-called Danish …