President thanks all partners who took new steps in supporting Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the partners who are helping Ukraine and who have taken new steps in supporting the state this week.
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Biden says he won't simplify requirements for Ukraine to join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he is against easing the requirements for Ukraine on its way to NATO membership.
Ukraine seizing initiative on battlefield, but weapons with a range of up to 200 km needed – MoD
Ukraine is seizing the initiative on the battlefield, but the build-up requires weapons with a range of up to 200 km.
Belgium to send Leopard tanks, M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Belgium will send M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in its new security assistance package.
Sweden approves $24M support package to Ukraine
The Swedish government has decided on a 12th support package to Ukraine, worth 250 million crowns ($23.7 million), that includes Ukrainian pilots test flying Gripen fighter jets.
Ukrainian journalists draw list of Putinism agents in 19 European countries
Analysts with Texty.org.ua set an ambitious task — to compile a list of all agents of influence of the Putin regime, which reveal themselves in one or another activity in 19 European countries. On May 15, the authors updated the database for the third time, which now has more than 2,100 people.
16 June 2023
Poland’s Sejm adopts resolution on supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO
The Sejm of the Republic of Poland has adopted a resolution on supporting Ukraine's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
UK to give GBP 60M to NATO’s Ukraine fund
The United Kingdom will send an additional GBP 60 million ($77 million) to the Ukraine Support Fund.
Many NATO members ready to increase defense contributions to arm Ukraine - Austin
NATO Allies are gradually agreeing that the threshold for defense contributions set by NATO at 2% of GDP should only be a “floor,” which is important, including for the purchase of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine.
Many NATO members ready to increase defense contributions to arm Ukraine - Austin
Many NATO members ready to increase defense contributions to arm Ukraine - Austin
Russia retains plans to conquer Ukraine: U.S. reacts to missile attack on Kyiv
Russia's missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and their residents demonstrate that Moscow has not given up on its goal of subjugating Ukraine.
Russia’s Defense Ministry passes its burned-out tank off as a Ukrainian one
Russian propaganda continues to invent victories for its army
Putin lies about "terrible losses" of Armed Forces of Ukraine: does anyone believe it?
Even on the 16th month of the Great War, Russian propaganda is influencing some Ukrainians. The numbers are not critical, but something must be done about it
Germany handing Ukraine 64 missiles for Patriot systems
Ukraine is set to receive another batch of defense aid from the Government of Germany, which is sending 64 missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
Biden “open” to skipping MAP to facilitate Ukraine’s accession to NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly “open” to plans for facilitating Ukraine’s path toward NATO membership by removing the Membership Action Plan.
Volker: Ukraine's membership in NATO is best guarantee of its security
Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance is the best guarantee of its security against the potential threat of attacks from Russia in the future.
Spain to send tanks, armored vehicles, field hospital to Ukraine
Spain will provide Ukraine with additional 20 tracked armored vehicles, four Leopard tanks, and a military hospital.
Use of nuclear weapons will not help Russia achieve any goals - Volker
Russia's use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine is unlikely, since it will not give the Kremlin any military advantages, and the Russian armed forces are not interested in experiencing the direct consequences of such a decision.
Czech president believes surveillance of all Russians in West should be strengthened
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, believes that all Russians currently living in Western countries should be more closely monitored by security services than before the war.
15 June 2023
Ukraine's path to NATO should be developed in context of preparations for summit in Vilnius - Zelensky
Ukraine's path to NATO and a political invitation to accession should be developed already in the context of preparations for the NATO summit in Vilnius.
NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting: Reznikov tells of new format of relations with alliance
A meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which took place today at the level of defense ministers, will be the last one, and in the future, relations between the parties are expected to be brought to a new format envisaged by the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Reznikov discloses details of agreement on Ukrainian F-16 pilot training
NATO allies at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission pledged to provide specialized training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, which will pave the way for the future delivery of these aircraft to Ukraine.
Reznikov announces creation of 'IT coalition' within Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has announced the creation of an "IT coalition" within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Austin announces billion-dollar contributions of Ukraine Defense Contact Group to boosting nation’s defenses
The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, and Germany announced during the Ramstein-format meeting on Thursday new multi-billion-dollar commitments to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Bundestag urges NATO to give Ukraine MAP, timetable for joining alliance as early as at Vilnius summit
Countries that support Ukraine should stop only expressing concern in response to the latest Russian war crimes as a more powerful response is needed. The plan for NATO membership and the timetable for joining the alliance, presented to Ukraine already at the Vilnius summit, should be such an answer.
Volker: Ukraine should immediately receive ATACMS, F-16 jets, A-10 attack aircraft
The United States and other partners have provided Ukraine with sufficient means for a successful counteroffensive, but in order to speed up the victory, the Ukrainian Armed Forces need enhanced capabilities, including long-range missiles and modern fighter jets.
Biden holding firm on Ukraine joining NATO – CNN
U.S. President Joe Biden and his team are in the midst of a high-stakes conversation with fellow NATO members on how and when Ukraine may join.
Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations
West should speed up delivery of weapons to Ukraine so that Russia cannot do more damage
Ukrainian F-16 pilot training has started - Stoltenberg
Several NATO countries have announced their initiative to train Ukrainian military pilots to fly modern fighter aircraft, such as the F-16s, which opens up the possibility to consider the decision on their delivery to Ukraine when the pilots are ready for this.
British fighter jets intercept Russian planes near NATO airspace
The day before, British Typhoon fighter jets took to the skies over Estonia to escort Russian Il-20s and two Su-27s that had approached NATO airspace.