Umerov, Austin discuss need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
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29 March 2024
Russia doubles nitrocellulose imports for production of explosives with Western help - media
Russia has boosted its imports of an explosive compound critical to the production of artillery ammunition, including from companies based in the U.S. and other Western countries and allies, despite international sanctions meant to choke Moscow’s wartime production, trade data showed.
Umerov, Austin discuss battlefield situation, Ukrainian army’s needs
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov today to discuss recent developments on the battlefield, as well as the destructive impacts of Russia's ruthless missile barrages on Ukraine's cities and critical infrastructure.
Predictability in arms supplies from allies critical for Ukraine - top commander
Ukraine is grateful to allies and partners for each unit of military equipment and armaments donated to the country’s Defense Forces, but greater predictability in arms and ammunition supplies could significantly increase the efficiency of combat planning and help commanders avoid losses of territory and people.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Threat of new Russian offensive, Russian orthodox church declares 'sacred war', postponing elections of Ukraine's president
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.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces:
Ukraine's unity and strength is a condition for victory over Russia
Putin made bad impression with terror attack near Moscow - Italian FM
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a bad impression with an ISIS attack near Moscow and is engaged in "propaganda" in saying Moscow will down any Western-supplied F-16s used in Ukraine, even at NATO air bases.
28 March 2024
Shmyhal, Duda discuss military aid to Ukraine
In Warsaw, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, discussing military aid to the Ukrainian state.
Russia plotting another push in Ukraine - Zelensky
The Ukrainian forces were able to stabilize the situation at the front lines, however, it is likely that Russia is preparing another offensive in the near future.
Umerov calls for additional air defense systems at NATO-Ukraine Council meeting
An extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council was held in Brussels in response to Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The meeting was initiated by Kyiv.
Stefanchuk, French National Assembly president discuss Ukraine's defense needs
Ukraine expects to launch long-term projects with French defense companies, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stated.
Defense Ministry, European Parliament representatives discuss acceleration of arms supply
Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Dzhygyr and a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group, led by Valerie Hayer, discussed the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the acceleration of weapons and military equipment supply.
27 March 2024
NATO must create more "strategic difficulties" for Russia – Swedish foreign minister
The West should aim to create more "strategic difficulties" in a bid to reign in Russia's behavior, with the first priority being to stop the aggression against Ukraine, an area where NATO is not doing enough.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Suwalki Gap, russians' treatment of prisoners of war, support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine
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.
26 March 2024
NATO must pull from cluster munitions convention – military expert
NATO cannot hope to defend against Russian attack with one military arm tied behind its backs, argues Dan Rice, President of American University Kyiv.
25 March 2024
Fake "observers" from Europe and America at pseudo-elections in occupied Ukraine
Among them are "Kremlin's friends" and those who have recently been recruited from Global South
Explaining complex things in simple words: Russian and international terrorism, Ukraine-Russia war, proactive deterrence of aggressor
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.
24 March 2024
Macron: Europe achieves progress in unity, support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron believes Europe is showing more and more unity and is significantly strengthening its decision-making regarding support for Ukraine. That is why in the conclusions of the European Council, the word "intensely" appears for the first time in relation to supporting Ukraine.
Russia does want to attack NATO, “it just can't now” - expert
Aggression on the part of Russia poses a real threat to NATO Allies, but at the moment Moscow has no sufficient resources to this end so the Kremlin will apply all tools for sowing chaos and threatening countries it sees as a convenient target.
Umerov calls on Denmark to finance training of more F-16 pilots
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called on Denmark to finance the training of more Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in other countries if possible.
23 March 2024
Ukraine among world leaders in battlefield tech development, testing - MoD
Ukraine is one of the world leaders in developing and testing new technological solutions in combat conditions, including those involving AI in uncrewed systems.
Pentagon’s Wallander: Washington summit to lay bridge to Ukraine’s NATO membership
During this year's NATO summit in Washington, the path to Ukraine's future membership in the Alliance will be laid.
Russia forming reserves to sustain ongoing offensive operations in Ukraine - ISW
The Russian military command appears to be forming reserves capable of sustaining ongoing offensive operations in Ukraine, but these reserves are unlikely to be able to function as cohesive large-scale penetration or exploitation formations this year.
22 March 2024
Russia set to draft another 300K citizens into army ranks - media
The Russian Ministry of Defense is eyeing another wave of mass recruitment into the army and is preparing for a covert mobilization, likely in a bid to take under siege the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine.
General David Petraeus: With Western help, Ukraine to be able to go on offensive
Ukraine will be capable of restrain the Russian offensive and seize the initiative if U.S. Congress passes a bill laying down further military assistance to Ukraine.
NATO official says alliance will confirm signal about Ukraine's future membership at Washington summit
Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning at the Office of the NATO Secretary General, has predicted that NATO will confirm a signal about Ukraine's future membership in the military alliance at the Washington Summit.
French general: Support for Ukraine could go beyond delivery of weapons
The Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, General Thierry Burkhard, has said that Western support for Ukraine could go beyond just the delivery of weapons.
Ukrainian Ground Forces not ruling out Russian offensive this summer
Russia is creating a new grouping of more than 100,000 troops and the enemy will likely try to launch an offensive in one sector this summer.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Attack on Dnipro HPP, security of Ukraine's power system, security meeting in Kyiv
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.
Russia preparing for large-scale conventional conflict with NATO - ISW
Several Russian financial, economic, and military indicators suggest that Russia is preparing for a large-scale conventional conflict with NATO, not imminently but likely on a shorter timeline than what some Western analysts have initially posited.