Contents tagged with War in Ukraine

  • Ukraine insists on NATO membership, dismisses alternative security proposals

    Ukraine has pre-emptively rejected any alternative security guarantees that might be proposed instead of the country's full NATO membership.

    This announcement coincides with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiha, is set to present this declaration during the upcoming NATO ministerial meeting that begins on December 3 in Brussels.

    The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Kyiv perceives the Budapest Memorandum as …

  • Kremlin directs Russian officials to frame war's conclusion as a 'victory'

    According to sources from Russian media, the Kremlin has instructed regional officials to brace for the conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine war and to promote a specific "image of victory" among the populace.

    In preparation for the war's end, Russian regional officials are reportedly being briefed by the presidential administration. During a seminar for deputy governors hosted by Vladimir Putin's administration in the Senezh Management Workshop near Moscow from November 27 to 30, discussions …

  • North Korea's arms support: KN-23 missiles and artillery shells fuel Russia's offensive in Ukraine

    Russia has been utilizing missiles sourced from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), specifically the KN-23 model, in its assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate spokesperson, Andriy Chernyak, revealed in an interview with Radio Svoboda. As of now, approximately 60 such missiles have been used, he confirmed.

    According to Chernyak, the KN-23 missiles are developed using outdated technology, which significantly affects their precision.

    In …

  • European Council President António Costa: only Ukraine can define just peace in war with Russia

    António Costa, the newly appointed President of the European Council, has emphasized in an interview with Ukrinform that only Ukraine can decide when and how to end the Russo-Ukrainian war. He stressed that a ceasefire alone will not bring peace. Costa insists that the European Union must steadfastly support Kyiv financially, politically, diplomatically, and militarily.

    Costa pointed out that reaching a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine does not mean peace will automatically follow. He asserted …

  • Kyiv: Ukraine expands long-range drone production

    Ukraine has increased the production of long-range drones exponentially since 2023. According to Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the nation is placing significant emphasis on the development and enhancement of long-distance strike UAVs, which are intended for operations deep within Russian territory.

    Fedorov emphasized that the production of these formidable UAVs has multiplied several fold over the past year. Ukraine's current arsenal now includes drones with …

  • Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian advancements near Kupyansk

    Russian forces successfully crossed the Oskil River about two weeks ago. However, Oleks Malyarevych, deputy commander of the "Achilles" 92nd Strike UAV Battalion, claims significant Ukrainian forces are stationed on the river’s left bank.

    Malyarevych noted that between the settlements of Kruglyakivka and Sienkove in the Kupyansk region, there exists a "gray zone," lacking a pathway for Russian forces to the Oskil River, reports Espreso. The Kupyansk area is seeing assaults by occupiers, aiming …

  • Russia bolsters military reserves: over 300,000 personnel trained amid ongoing Ukraine war

    Russia has reportedly put over 300,000 of its military personnel through intensive training in reserve regiments. These divisions have been pivotal in readying contract soldiers for combat roles against Ukraine, reported the Russian Ministry of Defense.

    According to Ivan Buvaltsev, head of the Russian army’s combat training department, more than 300,000 servicemen were trained in reserve regiments this year. These units specifically prepare contracted soldiers for engagements in Ukraine. …

  • Ukrainian F-16s: a game changer in missile defense

    In a recent interview with Sky News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepted and destroyed seven Russian cruise missiles aimed at civilian targets during a mass missile strike by Russian forces.

    Analysts from Army Recognition note that the acquisition of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets proved to be a pivotal moment for Ukraine's air power, as these aircraft are equipped with advanced technology and avionics. Famed for their …

  • France considers sending military instructors to Ukraine

    France is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine, positioning itself as a potential leader in a new coalition alongside the UK, Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia. Five French lawmakers from various political factions have urged the country's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to dispatch military instructors to Ukraine. The announcement was made by the member of the French National Assembly, Frédéric Petit, on X.

    "The severity of the battles and mounting pressure from Russia …

  • Turning point in the conflict: depletion of Russian MLRS signals shift in war dynamics

    The Ukrainian army ended November with an intriguing and unexpected record. Over the past month, only nine MLRS of the Russian forces were destroyed, marking the lowest number since the full-scale invasion began. Military expert Oleksandr Kovaleko explains that this isn't due to a decline in the Ukrainian Armed Forces' efficiency but rather significant changes on the Russian side.

    According to Kovaleko, the record low number of destroyed MLRS indicates that these systems are becoming rare in …