Russian forces have adapted the Molniya drone for aerial reconnaissance. The upgraded UAVs are capable of monitoring Ukrainian Armed Forces positions, humanitarian corridors, and civilian routes in order to enable more precise strikes on Ukraine’s rear areas. The war in Ukraine continues to serve as an environment where innovations areContinue Reading
Ukraine has banned the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate due to its ties to Russia. Now, Moscow is spreading a narrative in the US that Kyiv is “persecuting Christians” to weaken aid for Ukraine, says Mykhailo O’Herlihy, conflict-resolution expert, UkrInform reports. The Russian narrative about theContinue Reading
Russian units from the 36th Brigade entered the area near the border village of Hrabovske and took around 50 Ukrainian citizens to Russia. Most of those deported were men, says Victor Trehubov, Head of Communications for the Joint Forces, speaking on Suspilne. Since the village is located directly on theContinue Reading
The Baltic states could potentially fall under Russian occupation, and Europe is already in a zone of direct risk, said Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR), during an interview at the LB Club. Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a similar warning during a speech inContinue Reading
On 19 December, Polish and Ukrainian representatives met in the village of Uhly in Rivne Oblast, which suffered the events of the Volyn tragedy, to discuss preparations for exhumation work. Families of the victims also attended, according to Karolina Romanowska, head of the Polish-Ukrainian Reconciliation Society. The Volyn tragedy isContinue Reading
Russian forces struck a bridge in the settlement of Maiaky in Odesa Oblast with 15 Shahed drones and a ballistic missile with a cluster warhead. According to Dmytro Lioushkin, founder of the Prime group of companies, the strikes could block up to 60% of Ukraine’s fuel imports, leading to a rapid gasolineContinue Reading
The president’s grip on his party will survive yet another heartless social media post, but something is slipping…Read MoreContinue Reading
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that the Kremlin had personally threatened him, according to The Washington Post. The report comes amid discussions in the EU about the possible use of approximately €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Belgium holds the largest share of these funds, makingContinue Reading
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Experts say a closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., would leave millions vulnerable to worsening climate hazards.Continue Reading
Ukrainian Forces are intensifying deep strikes into Russia’s territory. According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia’s direct and indirect losses since the beginning of the year amount to $21.5 billion. Earlier, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that if all commitments from allies are fulfilled,Continue Reading
Ukrainian naval drones have likely achieved what was previously considered impossible, said Ivan Fedorov, a military expert. They have breached the multi-layered defenses of one of Russia’s most heavily protected ports and disabled one of its most important ships. To strike a Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarine, Ukrainian underwater drones reportedly overcame theContinue Reading
On 16 December, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal addressed partners during the 32nd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, held online. He told Ukraine’s allies directly what is needed so that 2026 does not become the year the war starts to be lost. The meetingsContinue Reading