Iran sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, WSJ reports
Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sept. 6, citing unnamed U.S. and European officials.
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Zelensky's visit to Ramstein secures air defense, weapons for Ukraine
Ukraine received promises of more military aid from allies, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada, following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on Sept. 6, which President Volodymyr Zelensky attended in person.
Russia preparing new mass attacks on Ukraine's energy system, PM Shmyhal says
"But we understand that the enemy will not give us the luxury of living in peace," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. "We already have intelligence that the next mass missile and drone strikes on our power system are already being prepared."
Documentary ‘humanizing’ Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine sparks outrage at Venice Film Festival
Controversy arose at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5 following the screening of a documentary film that attempts to humanize Russian soldiers involved in the war against Ukraine. Russian-Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova, the director of “Russians at War,” was embedded with Russian troops fighting a war of aggression in
We asked weapons experts to review Ukraine's two new drone innovations
It's been a bumper week for deadly drone innovation, with Ukraine's Armed Forces revealing two new developments in the technological field that continues to redefine the boundaries of modern warfare. The first emerged on Sept. 2, when videos began circulating on social media of a drone spraying what appeared to
Ombudsman appeals to UN, Red Cross over alleged execution of Ukrainian POW by Russia seen on video
The footage purportedly shows a Russian soldier who asks a Ukrainian soldier if he wants to "say the last word, pray before dying," and then shoots him with a rifle three times.
US announces $250 million defense aid package for Ukraine
The United States pledged a new package of weapons, ammunition and other defense aid for Ukraine worth $250 million, the Pentagon announced on Sept. 6.
After F-16 crash, West debates rushed training for Ukrainian pilots, WSJ reports
The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s has been happening at an accelerated pace. Ukraine's pilot training program is ongoing, but "the crash shows what happens when you try to rush things," an unnamed senior defense official told the WSJ.
Belarus Weekly: Belarusian fighter jets shot at Russian drone, for the first time
Belarusian fighter jets reportedly shot at a Russian drone in Belarusian airspace for the first time. Sweden to review Belarusian asylum application rulings amid criticism for using outdated country information. Belarusian activist awaits Serbian court’s extradition ruling, fears persecution and torture at home. Subscribe to the Newsletter Belarus Weekly
Opinion: How Kamala Harris' foreign policy could depart from Biden's legacy
Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket, a crucial question emerges: How would Harris’ foreign policy depart from Biden’s? Biden entered the White House as the most experienced and knowledgeable foreign-policy president
EU provides $44 million for energy aid ahead of winter
The EU is providing Ukraine with a $44 million (40 million euro) humanitarian aid package to assist with energy repair works ahead of winter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sept. 6.
Ukrainian government agrees to dismiss Zakarpattia Oblast governor
The Ukrainian government agreed to dismiss Zakarpattia Oblast Governor Viktor Mykyta from his post, Taras Melnychuk, the government's representative in the parliament, announced on Sept. 6. The decision must now be approved by the president.
Germany, Canada pledge howitzers, tanks, rockets and more to Ukraine
On the sidelines of the meeting, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Berlon would deliver an additional 12 self-propelled Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers altogether worth 150 million euros ($165 million) to Kyiv.
Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports
Russian forces seem to have summarily executed a group of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk in late August, CNN reported on Sept. 6, publishing an exclusive video.
US needs to reconsider weapons restrictions, Senator Mark Kelly says
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona and former finalist to be Kamala Harris's running mate, spoke with the Kyiv Independent and is the latest to say the limitations need to be reconsidered.
US to announce $250 million military aid package for Ukraine
"I'm pleased to say that President (Joe) Biden will announce today an additional $250 million security assistance package for Ukraine," U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during the 24th meeting of the Ramstein group in Germany.
Zelensky claims 6,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast means there is no threat of a renewed Russian offensive toward the city of Sumy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at Ramstein airbase in Germany on Sept. 6.
US leadership in 'urgent' talks on saving $6 billion in Ukraine aid before expiration deadline, Reuters reports
The Biden administration is leading "urgent discussions" with U.S. Congress to allow it to use around $6 billion in assistance for Ukraine before a Sept. 30 deadline, Reuters reported on Sept. 5, citing undisclosed sources.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 21 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed two civilians and injured 21 over the past day, regional authorities reported early on Sept. 6.
Zelensky joins Ramstein summit to lobby for air defenses, long-range arms for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the Ramstein airbase in Germany on Sept. 6 to take part in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting.
Updated: Russian attack on Pavlohrad in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 1, injures 64
The injured victims reportedly include two boys aged 11 and 4 and a 9-year-old girl.
'Situation was catastrophic' - Ukraine's Azov says it relieved surrounded troops in Niu-York, regained ground
"At the time the brigade was deployed to the area, the situation on the front line was catastrophic," the Azov Brigade said on X.
General Staff: Russia has lost 622,720 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,170 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Team Ukraine wins 9 medals on day 8 of Paralympics
Ukraine's current medal count in the 2024 Paralympic Games is 61, with 15 gold, 20 silver, and 26 bronze medals. The team ranks seventh in the overall medal standings.
UK to provide Ukraine with $213 million package of air defense missiles
The United Kingdom will supply Ukraine with a new military aid package consisting of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) worth over $213 million, the U.K. government announced on Sept. 6.
Warehouses in flames after Russian drone attack against Lviv
Fragments from falling drones caused fires at warehouses in the village of Malekhiv on Lviv's northern outskirts, Mayor Andrii Sadovyi said on Sept. 6. No casualties have been reported.
Parliament speaker Stefanchuk urges Johnson to lift restrictions on long-range weapons
Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of Ukraine's parliament, met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson in Italy on Sept. 5 to discuss lifting restrictions on long-range Western weapons strikes deep into Russian territory.
Ukraine war latest: Russian advance near Pokrovsk stalled; 60,000 troops pulled to counter Kursk incursion, Kyiv claims
Key developments on Sept. 5: * Russian advance near Pokrovsk stalled in recent days, Syrskyi says * Russia pulls 60,000 troops to counter Kursk incursion, Zelensky claims * Officials say 55 killed, 328 injured in Poltava as rescue operations conclude * Romanian president signs decree on donating Patriot to Ukraine * Belarus confirms downing
Who is Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's new foreign minister?
In a major government reshuffle, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was replaced on Sept. 5 by his deputy, Andrii Sybiha. Sybiha's candidacy was backed by 258 members of the Ukrainian parliament. Although reports of a possible government reshuffle emerged several months ago, for many Ukrainian and international observers, the news of
Russian advance near Pokrovsk stalled in recent days, Syrskyi says
"Over the last six days, the enemy hasn’t advanced a single meter in the Pokrovsk direction. In other words, our strategy is working," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Austrian chancellor invites Ukraine, Russia to hold peace talks in Vienna
"Any negotiations must take place without preconditions and at eye level. Austria will be ready to support a just and lasting peace based on international law and to serve as venue for negotiations as the seat of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)," Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
What Iran's ballistic missiles, in Russian hands, could mean for Ukraine
Iran may begin delivering ballistic missiles to Russia "within a matter of days," according to reports published earlier this week. The news marks the latest development in a long-running saga of Moscow's deepening military ties with Tehran. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the development "would mark a worrying development
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