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France bolsters Ukrainian air power with Mirage 2000-5F jets and advanced weaponry
The delivery of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets follows France's decision to enhance Ukraine's aerial combat capabilities by providing SCALP-EG cruise missiles and AASM guided bombs. Possible footage of the French Mirage 2000-5F flying in Ukrainian airspace emerged on March 3, as reported by Army Recognition.
This move came after President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 6, 2024, that France would supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5F jets and train 4,500 Ukrainian pilots. The exact number of …
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Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky addressed the nation in a video statement from Kyiv on Tuesday, March 4th.
The Ukrainian leader noted widespread concern over the future of U.S. assistance. "I've instructed Ukraine’s defense minister, intelligence chiefs, and diplomats to reach …
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Kyiv: US Military aid to Ukraine continues amid diplomatic efforts
In a briefing held Tuesday, March 4, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the United States for its ongoing military support, which has been crucial in Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Shmyhal assured that, contrary to reports, this type of support is still actively being provided.
"Today, this support (from the US) is in Ukraine, and it continues," Shmyhal confirmed, highlighting ongoing cooperation.
Amid speculation about potential changes to US …
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Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker
In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine.
Without U.S. backing, Ukraine faces an arduous path, though its military’s robustness in the three-year wartime era bolsters its capacity to mitigate threats. However, Venislavskyi emphasizes, critical weaponry like air defense systems and advanced …
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Global outcry as U.S. suspends military aid to Ukraine
In a significant geopolitical shift, U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has sparked a wave of international reactions, escalating global tensions. French Finance Ministry spokesperson Benjamin Haddad criticized the move, saying it "pushes the world further away" from peace, strengthening "the hand of the aggressor, which is Russia."
As reported by Reuters, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala emphasized that Europe now "must bear full responsibility for its …