Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine-U.S. negotiations on $500 billion critical minerals deal in limbo amid U.S. Administration transition
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina provided updates on discussions between Ukraine and the United States regarding critical mineral resources. During a briefing in Warsaw, Stefanishina explained that delays in formalizing an agreement with the U.S. are due to the ongoing transition of the U.S. presidential administration
Contrary to reports, Ukraine has not outright rejected the agreement proposed by new U.S. President Donald Trump. The negotiations are simply paused as both …
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Russian offensive fizzles near Pokrovsk as Ukrainian defense holds firm
Despite a year of preparations and redeployment of fresh troops, Russian efforts to isolate Pokrovsk have fallen short. The Russian troops failed to establish reliable flanks for encirclement, while Ukrainian defenses inflicted catastrophic losses. Military expert Alexander Kovalenko reports on the situation. Moscow's initial strategy to encircle Pokrovsk hinged on two critical goals: severing the Kurakhove salient and forming a resilient line of contact with sturdy flanks, yet neither …
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Ukrainian Forces strike key Russian military and energy infrastructure in Krasnodar region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed successful precision strikes by Ukrainian Forces on fuel-energy and military infrastructure in Russia's Krasnodar region yesterday.
The Ukrainian Forces targeted the Ilsky Oil Refinery, which has an annual processing capacity of 6.6 million tons of oil. The facility experienced a major fire outbreak.
Additionally, two oil pumping stations, "Andreapol" and "Kropotkinskaya," were hit. The latter is the largest oil pumping station in the …
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Putin signals openness to talks with Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to engage in discussions with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. However, the legal aspects concerning Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine’s head of state are crucial, Peskov emphasized while addressing reporters on Tuesday, February 18. "Putin has repeatedly stated that he would be ready to negotiate with Zelensky if necessary. Nonetheless, the legal formalization of agreements requires serious …
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Drone strike on Russian pump station disrupts oil flow to Kazakhstan
A drone strike targeting the Kropotkinskaya oil pump station in Russia's Krasnodar region could trim the flow of Kazakh oil by up to 30%, according to Transneft statement. Experts fear the station's recovery will take between 1.5 to 2 months.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) revealed details about the assault, stating that the station was struck by seven drones packed with explosives and shrapnel. The attack has rendered Kropotkinskaya non-operational, shifting oil transport through the …
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Kellogg's visit to Ukraine: Russian media accuses Ukraine of ‘provocation’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the upcoming visit of Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to Kyiv. Kellogg is expected to arrive on February 20. However, Russian media has already claimed that the potential visit of Kellogg to the frontlines will be a provocation by Kyiv, alleging that an "accidental shot or shelling" could derail negotiations between the U.S. and Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s special …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked that European countries have "no business" being involved in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, as their aim might be to freeze the conflict to rearm Kyiv.
Lavrov recalled the words of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who reportedly stated that the 2014 Minsk agreements were an attempt to grant Ukraine time to strengthen itself. "Today, Ukraine is not the Ukraine of 2014/15," Merkel had said in December 2022. …
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Poland declines troop deployment to Ukraine
In a statement from Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk affirmed that Poland will refrain from sending soldiers to Ukraine. However, Poland expressed its support for nations willing to take such action, according to RMF24.
Tusk emphasized Poland's commitment to collaborate on security issues regarding Ukraine and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. "Our cooperation extends to the EU, allies like the UK and Norway, and most crucially, with the USA. Europe's assistance to Ukraine hinges on …
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Ukrainian F-16s empowered with advanced weaponry and electronic warfare systems for frontline combat
Experts have spotted GBU-39/B guided bombs on Ukrainian fighter jets and noted the presence of the AN/ALQ-131 system, which protects the aircraft from Russian radars.
The role of F-16 fighters within the Ukrainian Air Force has long extended beyond providing air defense in rear areas. These aircraft are actively engaged on the front lines, carrying out a wide array of combat missions, including air-to-air combat and precision strikes on ground targets.
Defense Express analysts have discussed …
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Russian forces intensify offensive towards Dnipropetrovsk region
In a fresh offensive, Russian forces are making a push towards the border with Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, amplifying efforts near the village of Nadiivka, reports Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) soldier, known by the call sign "Alex,"
The movement comes after Ukrainian units launched successful counterattacks in the Donetsk region, prompting Russian troops to seek new advantages by massing heavy machinery previously held in reserve. "Alex" reported that increased activities surrounding Nadiivka …