Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Ukraine criticizes German diplomacy amidst Russia's devastating missile attack
In a stark response to a missile attack, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sybiha emphasized that peace in Ukraine comes through strength, not appeasement.
“Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure. This is war criminal Putin’s true response to all those who called and visited him …
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Zelensky: Ukrainian F-16 pilots counter Russian missile barrage, downing 10 aerial targets
During a coordinated missile strike by Russia on Ukraine on November 17, Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots shot down 10 aerial targets, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Throughout the week, Russian forces launched 140 missiles of various types, over 900 guided aerial bombs, and more than 600 attack drones. Recovery efforts are underway in the Rivne, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, and Odesa regions to address the damage to infrastructure. President Zelensky conveyed that the Russians "once …
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Japan commits $3 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
Japan has pledged a $3 billion loan to Ukraine, to be funded using proceeds from frozen Russian assets. This financing falls under the G7 initiative, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. Zelensky expressed gratitude to the minister for delivering a new aid package for Ukraine's energy sector. Additionally, Takeshi Iwaya met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. During the discussions, an agreement was signed aimed at …
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Scholz: Putin's views on the war in Ukraine have not changed
Speaking before his departure from Berlin to attend the G20 summit in Brazil, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he could not see any changes in Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance on the war in Ukraine during his recent phone conversation. "The discussion was very detailed, but it contributed to the realization that there is little change in the Russian president's views on the war, and that's not very good news," Scholz told reporters.
Nonetheless, the German leader underscored the …
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Estonia announces new military aid package for Ukraine
Estonian authorities have finalized yet another military aid package for Ukraine, according to the country's Ministry of Defense. The package includes naval uniforms, surveillance devices, sights, ballistic protection, and various munitions.
Sourced from Estonia's military reserves, the aid package is tailored to meet Ukraine's needs without compromising Estonia's own defense capabilities, said Hanno Pevkur, the head of the Baltic state's defense ministry. He emphasized Kyiv's "persisting need …
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Ukrainian drones attack missile plant in Russian city of Izhevsk
A critical facility in Izhevsk, used to produce military equipment for the Russian Ministry of Defense, including drones, was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on the morning of November 17 around 7:00 AM local time. The target was the "IEMZ Kupol" engineering plant, situated at 101 Lenin Street, reports the Russian news outlet “Horizontal Russia” and local residents.
"Residents reported that the walls were shaking in their apartments and car alarms going off. According to them, a drone …
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Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine
Russian launched a broad missile assault on several Ukrainian regions early Sunday morning, November 17. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian strategic bombers Tu-95MS launched cruise missiles around 6:00 AM Kyiv time. Cruise missiles Kalibr were also launched from the Black Sea, with hypersonic missiles Kinzhal fired from MiG-31 aircraft.
During the night, Ukrainian regions witnessed drone strikes, with explosions reported in Zaporizhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Areas like Odessa, …
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Zelensky highlights recruitment challenges in Ukrainian Armed Forces amid increased mobilization efforts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has clarified that following increased mobilization, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not received hundreds of thousands of new recruits. Citing insufficient conscription, Zelensky emphasized that not enough Ukrainians have been called to duty.
Following the bolstered mobilization efforts in Ukraine, it appears not enough citizens have been drafted to fill the manpower gap at the front lines, said Zelensky in an interview with Ukrainian Radio.
When reminded about …
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Germany’s Free Democratic Party pushes for Bundestag vote on delivering TAURUS missiles to Ukraine
Ahead of the early parliamentary elections in Germany, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) plans to put the question of delivering long-range TAURUS cruise missiles to Ukraine to a vote in the Bundestag. This strategy was confirmed by FDP faction leader Christian Dürr in a recent interview with Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
"This is feasible. Considering statements from the CDU/CSU and the Greens, I can easily envision that such a proposal would succeed," Dürr stated.
Dürr criticized German …
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Warsaw prepares for pivotal Weimar Triangle+ talks on Ukraine crisis
Critical negotiations concerning Russia's war against Ukraine are set to take place in the Polish capital next week, in a format known as the "Weimar Triangle+", announced Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Discussing the widely call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Moscow, the Polish minister remarked that progress was being made toward ending the war, stating that "things are speeding up." The anticipated "Weimar Triangle" meeting is poised to be a significant step in this …