Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Media: German Coalition has collapsed over dispute on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine
In a dramatic political shakeup, the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition was partly attributed to Chancellor Scholz's reluctance to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Berliner Zeitung reports.
In response to a clear appeal from Christian Lindner, whose party consistently backed support for Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz declined, instead proposing a $3 billion financial package to Kyiv. Lindner, the former Finance Minister, retorted that Germany also requires funds and emphasized Ukraine's need …
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Ukraine secures over 11,000 electronic warfare systems and 1.8 million drones in major defense procurement drive
In a recent development, contracts worth 1 billion hryvnias ($24 million) were secured in September and October, facilitating swift deliveries, with a portion already completed. The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has signed agreements since the beginning of the year for over 11,000 electronic warfare systems, amounting to more than 6 billion hryvnias ($150 million), according to the Ministry's press service.
Most of the systems have already been delivered to the …
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Ukraine's General Staff opts for new brigades over reinforcing existing units to counter Russian military buildup
The Russian Armed Forces have seen an increase of 100,000 troops, facing Ukraine's forces across a 1,300-kilometer front line, speaker of the General Staff, Captain Dmytro Likhoviy, reports. To efficiently hold the line, integrating new forces into existing units isn't deemed viable.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff is aware of the expansion of Russia's military, and the extension of the front line plays a crucial role in determining strategy. Moreover, reconstitution of a combat …
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Ex-Ukrainian FM questions Trump's ability to translate rhetoric into action against Russia
In an era where strong political posturing is key, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba sheds light on whether ex-President Donald Trump could back up his fiery rhetoric with action against Russia. Trump, known for his bold statements to both domestic and international audiences, once threatened to "hit the center of damn Moscow" should Russian President Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine. However, Kuleba suggests this might be more bark than bite, warning Ukrainians to brace for " …
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Intensified clashes near Kurakhove signal potential Russian offensive
Amid increasing tensions in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces face potential changes in Russian tactics around Kurakhove. According to a Ukrainian military lieutenant with the call sign "Alex," Russian forces might be preparing for a massive offensive in the Kurakhove direction. The lieutenant reported on his Telegram channel, "They might be resupplying or changing tactics—it's not entirely clear yet. The town of Kurakhove itself is being demolished, with strikes from air-dropped bombs, …
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Taiwan's Hawk missile systems secretly transferred to Ukraine, reveals former Raytheon rep
Tony Hu, the former representative of Raytheon in Taiwan, confirmed the transfer of Taiwanese Hawk systems to Kyiv, facilitated by the Worldwide Warehouse mechanism.
On November 4th, Tony Hu, a former spokesperson for the American defense company Raytheon in Taiwan, revealed that Taiwanese MIM-23 Hawk medium-range surface-to-air missile systems were indirectly supplied to Ukraine, reported Hu on the Taiwanese YouTube channel 打臉名嘴.
According to Hu, these systems have performed effectively in …
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Ukraine's mobilization dilemma: balancing recruitment needs and strategic military priorities
Ukraine's armed forces are considering a massive strategical move amid Russian pressure by recruiting between 160,000 to 500,000 soldiers, unveiling contrasting estimates of military needs while keeping certain figures a military secret. The recent calls for ramping up military technology advantages have notably dwindled, despite the decisive edge modern aviation, missiles, and rocket artillery could provide against the Russians. The focus has shifted towards resolving territorial issues with …
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Taiwan halts machinery exports to Russia
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a complete halt of exports of machinery that could potentially serve military enterprises in Russia. This action comes as a response to recent media investigations which spotlighted such deliveries.
As part of these tightened export controls, penalties for initial violations of sanctions against Russia and Belarus have been significantly increased, ramping up to 1 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately USD 31,100). Additionally, the ministry …
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Putin signals willingness for Ukraine talks amidst BRICS pressure
In a recent announcement during a special ceremony for the presentation of credentials to new foreign ambassadors at the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia "is not only ready for negotiations but has actively participated in them."
Putin also acknowledged the pressure exerted on Russia by BRICS countries, urging the Kremlin to end the conflict. His statement coincided with the U.S. presidential election day, yet …
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Ukrainian Forces make strategic gains near Kurakhove
Ukrainian Forces have made tangible progress in the Kurakhove region. Meanwhile, Russian troops are attempting to push toward Trudove, reported the Ukrainian serviceman known by his call sign “Alex", via the Telegram channel "Officer+".
"There are successes in the Kurakhove direction in the Shakhtarsk area. It is unclear how successfully we can secure our position, but the advancement is very important for improving the operational situation. Meanwhile, in the same direction, the Ukrainian …