US halts supply of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns over stockpiles
The Pentagon stockpiles of weapons and other military equipment are shrinking, that is the reason why US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months.
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Türkiye proposes to create new security architecture to end Russia-Ukraine war
The Russia-Ukraine war should be resolved by creating a new security architecture grounded in international law.
Ukraine being forced to fight with hands tied behind its back - debate in EP
French Member of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau called on European countries to send Ukraine all the necessary assistance, including long-range missiles, and allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces to hit targets inside Russia.
MEP calls on Ukraine’s partners to remove all "red lines" regarding use of Western weapons
Europeans are not investing sufficiently in Ukraine’s security. By providing the necessary weapons, EU member states set red lines that weaken not only Ukraine’s defenses but also the security of Europe itself, so these restrictions should be removed.
EU, member states’ aid to Ukraine stands at nearly EUR 118B - Dombrovskis
The total amount of aid that the EU and its member states have provided to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has reached EUR 118 billion, including economic, humanitarian and military aid, while the EU will continue to support the functioning of key state apparatus in the conditions war.
Ukraine's victory plan shouldn’t be made public ahead of partners’ approval - expert
Diplomat and adviser to the director of the National Institute of Strategic Studies, Andrii Veselovskyi believes it is a right move that President Volodymyr Zelensky will present the plan for Ukraine’s victory first to the United States leadership before presenting it to the general public.
Baerbock announces EUR 100M in “winter aid” to Ukraine
Germany will support Ukraine with an additional EUR 100 million in winter aid in view of continued Russian attacks on the nation’s infrastructure.
Explaining complex things in simple words: possible attempt on Trump, Russian army expanding, international presence in Kursk region
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
MSF closes its operations in Russia
The medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Monday the suspension of its activities in Russia.
EU expects almost million asylum applications by end of year
The number of new asylum seekers in the EU has slightly decreased in the first six months of 2024, but still amounts to more than half a million.
16 September 2024
UN wants Russia's war to end with respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity
The UN leadership emphasizes that the Russian war must end with respect for Ukraine's internationally recognized borders.
Pope's ambivalent position regarding Russian-Ukrainian war influenced by his team – Latvian ex-president
Latvian ex-president Raimonds Vejonis, who has repeatedly communicated with Pope Francis, believes that his team is influencing his ambivalent position regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war. The team includes Catholics from all over the world with their specific attitudes towards Russia and Ukraine.
Explaining complex things in simple words: POW release, Kremlin’s blackmail, aid to tackle flood fallout
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Suspect in attempt on Trump never served in Ukraine’s International Legion - statement
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, who was detained on suspicion of attempting to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, never served in the International Legion of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate.
West must be mentally, technically prepared for war - Latvia’s ex-president
The Western world needs to be mentally and technically ready for contingencies, war, so as not to start with defeats in the event of a crisis. It is especially critical that the younger population achieves such readiness.
Kremlin fears international exposure of humanitarian situation of Kursk region - Ukraine MFA spox
The Kremlin disregards the humanitarian needs of its own people and is afraid that international observers from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross will see the real situation on the ground in parts of Kursk region currently controlled by Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
Trump's rhetoric is alarming, but if he wins, he won't change vector much - former president of Latvia
Donald Trump's rhetoric on Europe and Ukraine is sometimes disturbing, but if he wins, he will not change the current vector much.
Zelensky on alleged assassination attempt on Trump: Political violence has no place in world
President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the alleged assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump and said that political violence has no place in the world.
Putin, dictators alike can divide world, eat it in pieces - Zelensky
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warned that, if Europe and the world fail to remain united and together resist Russian aggression, Russian leader Volodymyr Putin and dictators like him may move on to divide the world.
Man detained over apparent attempt on Trump
The FBI said Sunday it was "investigating what it said was an apparent assassination attempt" on Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Turkey says peace talks should ensure respect for 'legitimate interests of Ukrainian people'
Turkey wants to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible and proposes using peace negotiations that would take into account Ukraine's interests.
US, UK concerned Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran - Bloomberg
The United States and the United Kingdom are increasingly concerned that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons, in exchange for Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine.
15 September 2024
Ukraine must be able to hit airfields deep inside Russia - Borrell
Ukraine is subjected to devastating missile and drone attacks from deep inside Russia every day, which destroy civilian infrastructure and kill civilians, so it must be able to hit airfields and launch sites on Russian territory.
Peace plan should not be imposed on Ukraine from the outside – White House
The Ukrainian government has to lead the way regarding how the war in Ukraine will end, and a peace plan should not be imposed on the country from the outside.
Sybiha calls on partners: Let Ukraine strike back
Following another attack by Russian troops on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha once again called on partners to lift all restrictions on the use of weapons provided to Ukraine.
Ukraine's FM explains why West should not be afraid of Putin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's threats do not work, so Western allies of Ukraine should not fall for them.
Johnson, five ex-British defense secretaries call on Starmer to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Five former British defense secretaries and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow Ukraine to use its long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia — even without US backing.
Reconstruction of Ukraine: meeting with French President's Envoy held in OP
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva met with the Special Envoy of the President of France for Economic Assistance and Reconstruction of Ukraine Pierre Elbrun.
Biden requests extension for delivering $5.8 billion in Ukraine aid – The Hill
The Biden administration has requested Congress to include an extension of the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) for sending weapons to Ukraine through 2025, to make approximately $5.8 billion available beyond September 30.