Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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Russian troops breach Ukrainian defense lines near Sudzha,threatening key communication routes
Russian troops have reportedly breached Ukrainian defense lines south of Sudzha in the Kursk region, reports Ukrayinska Pravda, citing sources from a Ukrainian unit stationed in the area.
“A breakthrough occurred in the blockade area. In brief, this is the zone where our units strive to hold back the Russians to avoid the threat of partial or complete encirclement. This process was gradual and deliberate rather than sudden. Well before New Year’s, the Russians occupied Kurilovka (a village …
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Ukrainian Forces engage 60,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, says expert
As Ukrainian forces continue to engage in strategic maneuvers, military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko has emphasized the critical role they play in binding a 60,000-strong enemy grouping in the Kursk region. Kovalenko argues that if Ukrainian troops were to withdraw, this "horde" could potentially spill into the Sumy region or be redeployed to other critical fronts such as Pokrovsk or Kupyansk.
Kovalenko, sharing his insights on his Telegram channel, highlighted the complex situation faced by …
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Orban vetoes EU's Ukraine support statement amid tensions over peace deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has blocked the conclusions of the European Council summit regarding support for Ukraine and the establishment of a fair peace agreement, which includes reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
Hungary's position left the communiqué out of the official summit conclusions, even though 26 of the 27 European Union member states backed the conclusions at the March 6 meeting, reports Suspilne.
Slovakia voted in favor after an agreement to address the "need to …
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For the first time, Ukraine uses French Mirage jets to counter Russian missile attack
Ukraine's newly acquired French wartime asset, the Mirage 2000, a multi-role, fourth-generation fighter jet, was thrust into action following Russia's recent missile barrage. This sophisticated aircraft, delivered to Ukraine just a month ago, was instrumental in countering the night-time assault on March 7, 2025, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack included a variety of missile types.
Ukrainian air defenses, comprising anti- …
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Ukrainians rally behind Zelensky amid rising tensions with U.S.
Ukrainians have expressed outrage over recent rhetoric from the U.S., and their trust in President Volodymyr Zelensky has surged. The main driver of this increased unity and trust is not personal attacks on Zelensky but rather a perception that U.S. rhetoric is an attack on all of Ukraine and its citizens, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
A significant rise in trust has been recorded; over the past two weeks, support for President Zelensky has jumped to 67%, …
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Russia proposes Istanbul agreements as basis for Ukraine peace talks
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is yet to determine its negotiator for discussions with Ukraine, as the Istanbul Agreements are set to form the cornerstone of potential negotiations. Peskov denied that the recent strike on Ukraine's power infrastructure was a response to French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed ceasefire plan.
"We have also heard statements from Washington suggesting that these could serve as a foundation and starting point for talks. Certainly, …
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Russia intensifies offensive in Kursk region
Numerous Ukrainian Telegram channels report significant Russian advances in the Kursk region. Media sources cited the interactive map by DeepState, asserting that Russian forces effectively blocked a section of the Ukrainian frontier located near the state border. Additionally, North Korean troops are reportedly being deployed again by Russia.
DeepState analysts clarified that they did not make these specific announcements, as map updates are often confused with statements directly from the …
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Ukrainian opposition leaders reject elections amid war and strained U.S. relations
In response to U.S. media reports about discussions between American officials and teams of Ukrainian opposition politicians such as Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko regarding possible elections in Ukraine, both leaders have dismissed the idea. "Our team has always been categorically against holding elections during the war and continues to adhere to this position," Poroshenko stated.
Petro Poroshenko, who served as Ukraine's president from 2014 to 2019, emphasized that elections could …
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Czech Foreign Minister call for U.S. engagement in EU security and closer ties with Ukraine
Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine following the cessation of American military aid to Kyiv.
The Czech government has initiated plans to increase defense spending from approximately 2% of its GDP in 2024 to 3% in the coming years, according to Reuters.
Since last year, the Czech Republic has led a campaign to gather ammunition for …