Russian videos of POW interrogations part of the infowar, Air Force warns
Videos of prisoners of war being interrogated by the Russians emerge as part of the ongoing information war, aiming to demoralize Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.
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Russian propaganda shifting focus to peace talks, 'concessions from Ukraine' – expert
Russian propaganda is shifting its primary narrative from the topic of "mobilization in Ukraine," which dominated discussions over the past one-and-a-half years, to focusing on "peace talks and concessions from Ukraine."
Russian psyops over past 1.5 years aimed at disrupting mobilization - expert
The main goal of Russia's malign information attacks over the past year and a half is to disrupt military draft in Ukraine.
Netherlands suggests EU peacekeepers could be sent to Ukraine without unanimous decision
The Netherlands does not rule out the possibility of deploying an EU peacekeeping mission to Ukraine without the unanimous approval of all member states, should a ceasefire agreement be reached.
15 December 2024
Poland has handed over 1,300 pieces of military equipment to Ukraine since beginning of war - Polish DM
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Poland has transferred 1,300 pieces of military equipment to Ukraine, including tanks, self-propelled artillery systems, airplanes, and helicopters.
14 December 2024
MoD discusses plans to assist Ukraine in 2025 with Nordic-Baltic states
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense Serhiy Boyev discussed with ambassadors and representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Sweden the priorities of military and financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025.
13 December 2024
Finland approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
Finland has approved its 26th defense assistance package for Ukraine and has already started working on the next one.
New Lithuanian government representatives set to visit Ukraine next week
Representatives from the newly-appointed Lithuanian government plan to visit Ukraine as early as next week.
Ukraine starts assembling NATO-standard assault rifles
A JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry enterprise has begun assembling NATO-standard rifles under a licensing agreement with the Czech firearms manufacturer Ceska zbrojovka.
Sybiha: Russia’s ultimatum for Ukraine to surrender sees no change since war-start
At the onset of the full-scale invasion, Russia put forward conditions for ending the war, which were practically an ultimatum to surrender, and nothing has changed since then.
Procurement of defense goods by border guards - clarification
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine released a clarification on being delegated authority to procure defense goods worth UAH 23 billion, aiming to dispel a number of myths in this regard.
Russia’s war casualty toll up by 1,390 in past day
Total combat casualties Russian troops have suffered in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to an estimated 760,120, including another 1,390 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
U.S. State Dep’t announces four packages of economic aid to Ukraine
The United States is providing Ukraine with at least four packages of economic assistance to support agriculture, the transport sector, joint projects by the government and the World Bank, as well as for professional training of citizens.
12 December 2024
To prevent war, NATO must embrace wartime mindset – Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for the Alliance and its member states to transition from peacetime thinking to a wartime mindset to prevent future conflicts on NATO territory.
Trump suggests deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine – media
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested deploying European troops to Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire agreement. However, a concrete plan for this initiative has yet to be developed.
Biden approves new defense assistance package for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a new security and defense assistance package for Ukraine, which includes additional air defense systems, artillery capabilities, and other types of weaponry.
Ukraine must win: Sybiha, six European FMs sign Berlin Declaration
The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, France, Ukraine, and the EU High Representative signed the Berlin Declaration following their meeting.
Montenegro’s President supports Ukraine’s NATO membership
President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović believes that every nation has the right to choose its future, and that Ukraine will eventually become a member of NATO.
Important for Putin to pursue aggression, so Ukraine must be strong to launch any talks – President’s Office
It is important for Vladimir Putin to continue aggression on Ukraine’s territory. Therefore, Ukraine must be strong to start negotiations to be able to talk to Russia on an equal footing.
Ukraine’s Sybiha to take part in foreign ministers’ meeting in Berlin
On December 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Germany at the invitation of German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.
Poland’s Sejm Marshal says Polish peacekeepers in Ukraine not ruled out
Marshal of the lower house of the Polish Parliament, presidential candidate from the Poland 2050 party Szymon Hołownia did not rule out the participation of Polish troops in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, adding that the mission should be deployed only under the auspices and within the framework of NATO.
Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest For December 2-8, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump: “Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness.” President Zelensky: fatalities among Ukrainian soldiers since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 have reached 43,000,
11 December 2024
NATO invitation should extend to Ukraine’s entire territory - Zelensky
If the goal is to actually end the war, Ukraine should receive a formal invitation to join NATO.
Turner says NATO aims to strengthen Ukraine's battlefield capabilities
The NATO Representation in Ukraine is focused on strengthening Ukraine's defensive and offensive capabilities on the battlefield.
Shmyhal names seven promising areas for cooperation between Ukraine and EU
European countries can gain strategic benefits in key sectors, including energy and defense, from cooperation with Ukraine.
In Warsaw, Macron to talk of international troops in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss, among other things, the possible deployment of a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
NATO's Turner comments on poll regarding nukes as security guarantee
Senior NATO Representative to Ukraine Patrick Turner said it is worrying sign that about a third of Ukrainians for the first time see the development of nuclear weapons as the best security guarantee for their country, urging the nation not to follow this path.
10 December 2024
Zelensky: Ukraine needs 10-12 more Patriot systems to protect skies fully
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine needs an additional 10-12 Patriot air defense systems to protect Ukraine's skies and render the war meaningless for Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Yermak named among Politico's most influential people in Europe
U.S. media outlet Politico has included Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, in its annual ranking of the most influential people in Europe.
Lack of equipment, training must not be compensated with soldiers' youth - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says Ukraine's priority is curbing Russia's military potential rather than lowering the military draft age.