Warsaw eyes imposing embargo on additional Ukrainian goods
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Feb. 27 that Poland may expand the list of banned Ukrainian goods.
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Danish PM criticizes Europe’s ‘naivety’ in confronting Russia’s aggression
Europe must spend more on defense to deter Russia, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in an interview with Financial Times on Feb. 27. She called Europe "naive," for not doing it sooner.
Military: Ukraine withdraws from Stepove and Severne villages near Avdiivka
The two villages are located north of Lastochkyne, which was occupied by Russian troops on Feb. 26.
Ukraine pins hopes on home-made drones to counter Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Feb. 7 that the Ukrainian military would create a separate branch of the Armed Forces dedicated to drones. Throughout the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been a drone tactics pioneer, from applying purpose-built military UAVs to weaponizing civilian models. Last year, first-person view (FPV) kamikaze drones
SBU detains Kyiv resident for allegedly spying on military for Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a Kyiv resident for allegedly spying on military facilities and critical infrastructure in the capital in cooperation with Russian intelligence, the SBU’s press service reported on Jan. 30.
Belgium, Ukraine sign memorandum to strengthen joint weapons production
The memorandum aims to implement joint projects toward Ukraine's defense industry's growth potential and production volume.
Moscow court orders arrest of 4 Navalny associates in absentia
The chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), Maria Pevchikh, Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, Russian journalist Dmitrii Nizovtsev, and the head of the sociological service ACF, Anna Biryukova are on the court’s list.
ISW: Russia sets conditions to destabilize Moldova
The Kremlin prepares for destabilizing Moldova, likely as a part of the efforts to hinder its EU integration, among other objectives, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Jan. 28 assessment.
Defense Ministry inspects enlistment offices, food warehouses, uncovers many violations
According to Rustem Umerov, the Defense Ministry aims to fix all the drawbacks systematically and cooperates with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the State Bureau of Investigation, and the Prosecutor General’s Office.
EU ready to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees past March 2025
The EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Eurostat, over 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees are currently registered for temporary protections to legally access housing, find work, and receive social benefits in the EU states.
Ukraine’s Kichenok reaches Grand Slam doubles final for first time
Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmyla Kichenok and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko advanced on Jan. 26 to the Australian Open doubles final, defeating reigning U.S. Open champions Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe.
Update: Death toll of Russian Jan. 23 strike on Kharkiv rises to 11
The death toll of a Russian missile attack against Kharkiv on Jan. 23 has risen to 11 as a 61-year-old woman died due to injuries in a hospital, the Prosecutor’s office in Kharkiv said on Jan. 26.
Sweden has sent over 1,100 tons of aid to Ukraine's energy sector
Stockholm has sent 93 shipments of aid, including generators, transformers, substations, and other equipment for repair works at energy facilities following Russian attacks, the Energy Ministry said after the "Restoration of the Ukrainian energy sector: the opportunities for Swedish business" webinar.
Finnish FM certain Orban will not block 50 billion euro aid for Ukraine
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said that Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto had given "a positive signal" about an upcoming discussion on the financial assistance package.
Scholz on security guarantees for Ukraine: 'I assume we will finalize it soon'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he expects Kyiv and Berlin to agree on security guarantees "soon" during the press conference on Jan. 24.
North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile
The latest report says that the name of the new cruise missile is Pulhwasal-3-31. The details, such as how far the missile flew, were not provided, but the KCNA noted that Pulhwasal-3-31 is still in its "development phase."
Air Force on Il-76 crash: Russia seeks to discredit Ukraine
"During the Jan. 24, 2024, massive Russian propaganda targets external audiences with a flow of fake news in an attempt to discredit Ukraine in front of the international community," Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk wrote on his Telegram channel.
Russia's use of North Korean ballistic missiles not a sign of Moscow's depleted domestic capacity
Russia’s missile campaign against Ukraine’s cities and infrastructure is no longer limited by the rate of domestic production as North Korea becomes its top weapons supplier. Pyongyang has allegedly sent Moscow more than 1 million artillery rounds and the mass strikes on Dec. 30 and Jan. 2 provided
Estonia joins UK-led training operation for Ukrainian soldiers
According to Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, the Estonian instructors will train Ukrainian volunteers at the U.K.’s military bases and continue cooperating with Ukrainian soldiers under the EU’s EUMAM training mission in Estonia.
Pentagon: Lack of funding prevents US from meeting Ukraine's most urgent battlefield needs
The U.S. government has not provided any military aid to Ukraine for the first time since the Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) was established in April 2022, Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder said during the briefing on Jan. 23.
Ukraine's Yastremska reaches Grand Slam semifinals, repeating national record
Dayana Yastremska outed Linda Noskova in two sets, 6-3 and 6-4, to reach the Grand Slam semifinal for the first time.
Russia's parliament considers bill on property seizure for 'discrediting' Russian army
Lawmakers of the ruling United Russia party submitted on Jan. 22 to Russia’s parliament a bill that further tightens the prosecution of people who criticize the Russian Armed Forces and call for actions to "jeopardize state security."
General Staff: Ukraine downs 21 of 41 Russian missiles
The Russian Armed Forces launched 41 missiles against Ukraine overnight on Jan. 23, of which 21 were shot down by Ukraine's air defense, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported.
Court prolongs oligarch Kolomoisky's detention until March
Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky will remain in custody until March 2 with a bail set at Hr 2.65 billion ($71 million), Suspilne reported on Jan. 22, citing the Shevchenkivskyi district court’s decision.
Prosecutor’s Office: Last defendant in Hrynkevych corruption scandal arrested in attempt to flee country
Roman Hrynkevych, one of the suspects involved in a defense procurement corruption scandal, was arrested in Odesa Oblast trying to cross Ukraine’s state border, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin reported during a briefing on Jan. 22.
Zelensky to submit bill on multiple citizenship to parliament
“All people of Ukrainian origin and their descendants from different countries will be allowed to have our citizenship. Of course, except for the citizens of the aggressor state,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 22.
Ukraine’s Yastremska advances to Grand Slam quarterfinals, setting another national record
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska reached the Australian Open quarter-final, knocking out Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, who is playing under a neutral flag, on Jan. 22.
Ukraine to prioritize restoring air travel
Ukraine is working with its partners to restore air travel as quickly as possible, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Rostyslav Shurma said at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 18.
Russian media: Russia developing cheaper version of Shahed drones
Russia is developing a cheaper version of the Iranian-made Shahed drone called the "Hawk," Russian state-controlled media TASS claimed on Jan. 18, citing the Russian military design bureau "Stratim."
Minister: France to deliver more Caesar howitzers, guided bombs to Ukraine
French arms manufacturers will produce 78 Caesar howitzers by the beginning of 2025 to supply them to Ukraine, the country's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Jan. 18 in an interview for Le Parisien.
European Commission to define negotiation framework of Ukraine's EU accession talks
The European Commission prepares for accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova by working on a negotiation framework, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Jan. 17.
ISW: Putin attempts to destabilize Baltic countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin sets conditions for future escalations in the Baltic countries as part of the alleged plan to weaken the NATO alliance, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its Jan. 16 assessment.
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