• Zelensky pushes for NATO invitation from Biden before 2024 elections in the US

    According to the French publication, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to secure an invitation to NATO before Joe Biden's current term ends. Zelensky, in declaring his victory plan against Russia, envisions Ukraine’s NATO entry before the U.S. presidential elections on November 5, reports Le Monde.

    According to Zelensky, obtaining such an endorsement would position Ukraine to negotiate the war's end with Russia from a place of strength. The Ukrainian leader announced that he has a …

  • Estonia signals readiness to preemptively strike Russia to defend NATO

    During an interview with the Estonian public broadcaster ERR, Estonian General Vahur Karus has stated that Estonia is ready to strike Russian territory if Moscow shows signs of preparing for an attack on NATO.

    "Our capability to neutralize the enemy on its own territory is crucial," General Karus emphasized, pointing to a new strategy where waiting to be attacked first is no longer an option.

    Before the full-scale war in Ukraine, Estonia's strategy was to hold off any Russian aggression for 10 …

  • Ukraine to receive second SAMP/T air defense system from Italy by end of September,

    In a recent statement, Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed that Ukraine will be supplied with a second SAMP/T air defense system from Italy by the end of September, according to RAI News.

    "By the end of this month, the new SAMP/T system will be delivered to Ukraine, and we understand the importance of timely delivery," Crosetto emphasized during his speech at the European Trade Conference on Air and Missile Defense.

    Earlier, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that …

  • Zelensky and Polish FM Sikorski clash over Ukraine’s EU accession and historical grievances during Kyiv meeting

    Tensions soared as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky found himself in a heated exchange with Poland's Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski during the latter's visit to Kyiv, according to Polish outlet Onet. Last week, a high-stakes meeting brought together Sikorski, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, and President Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, with advisors joining the fray.

    Sources paint a picture of a strained atmosphere, with an outright clash reportedly occurring …

  • India repatriates 45 nationals conscripted into Russian army amid continued efforts to rescue 50 more

    45 Indian citizens were discharged from the Russian army after being unlawfully coerced to sign defense contracts and sent to fight in Ukraine, reports NDTV, citing the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Meanwhile, an additional 50 Indian citizens remain in the conflict zone, with concentrated efforts underway to repatriate them safely.

    In early July, NDTV reported, based on unnamed sources, that efforts were being made to discharge these Indian nationals who had been enticed into signing …