Netherlands to allocate EUR 271M for artillery shells for Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has said that the Netherlands will allocate EUR 271 million for large-caliber artillery shells for Ukraine.
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Zelensky: US, Germany, France and Italy want unity on long-range weapons for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States, Germany, France, and Italy are seeking to achieve unity on the issue of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons to strike targets in the territory of the Russian Federation.
In future, Ukraine to become 33rd or 34th Ally - Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says he does not rule out Ukraine joining the Alliance as its 33rd or 34th member, while stopping short of a clear response to journalists' questions of whether it is possible to invite Ukraine to the Alliance in the short term.
Zelensky awards 320 Ukrainian servicemen, 122 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state honors to 320 servicemen of the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, with 122 of them receiving awards posthumously.
Kremlin theory of Russia’s ‘protracted offensive’ could create opportunities for Ukraine – ISW
Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s theory of ‘victory involves Russian forces carrying out continuous offensive operations in Ukraine for an indefinite period. However, this strategy will likely lead to a significant depletion of Russia's manpower and equipment.
General Staff update: 163 combat clashes along frontlines over past day, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors hottest
On October 16, the Ukrainian Defense Forces encountered the Russian forces in 163 combat clashes, with the highest enemy activity recorded in Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors of the front.
Ukrainian intel units mop up forest area in Kharkiv region destroying entire Russian regiment
In northern Kharkiv region, units from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) mopped up 400 hectares of forest and destroyed nearly an entire Russian regiment.
Facts no longer as important as convictions: ex-AFP executive editor on social media influence
Social networks play a massive and harmful role in shaping political preferences of average voters in the West.
Improvement on global steel market expected not sooner than in H2 2025 – expert’s opinion
The global decline in the demand for steel is the biggest problem of Ukraine’s metallurgical industry. The revival of steel consumption in Europe is expected not sooner than in the second half of 2025.
Russia building another structure near Crimean Bridge – social media
Russians are reportedly constructing a new structure parallel to the Crimean Bridge, running alongside the main bridge. Actually, this is another bridge, though its purpose remains unclear.
Security operatives arrest Russian spy in Pokrovsk area
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian intelligence asset who is believed to have been spying on the defense forces in the Pokrovsk axis.
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The Netherlands likely to increase funding for Ukraine in 2025
The government of the Netherlands may allocate more funds to support Ukraine in the coming year.
NATO confirms Zelensky’s visit to Alliance HQ
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit NATO headquarters tomorrow during the Alliance's defense ministers’ meeting.
NATO cannot confirm reports of N.Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine
NATO has yet to confirm reports that North Korean military personnel are participating in hostilities on Russia’s side against Ukraine, but it is clear that North Korea is fueling Russia’s war effort, while the deepening of its military cooperation with Russia causes deep concern.
NATO doing everything for Ukraine to join NATO “when time is right” - Rutte
NATO Allies have seen President Zelensky's Victory Plan, and will continue discussing it on Thursday, when the Ukraine-NATO meeting will take place at the level of defense ministers. Allies are doing everything to prepare Ukraine for NATO membership, but that day will come "at the right time."
Explaining complex things in simple words: preparation for peace formula implementation, Ukraine’s power grid, another “discovery” from Russian propaganda
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.
French volunteer, former AFP executive editor Denis Hiault
Sometimes, you just have to act
Estonian parliament recognizes mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
The Estonian parliament has recognized the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide.
Almost 100 countries already supported Ukraine’s Peace Formula - Zelensky
Over the past two years, almost 100 countries from all over the world have supported Ukraine’s Peace Formula to restore justice for the Ukrainian people.
Ukrainian troops may replace US contingents in Europe after war – President
Ukraine is considering the possibility of replacing certain military contingents of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in Europe with Ukrainian units.
Ukrainian-made 'Chaklun' drone approved for use in AFU
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for use the multifunctional, domestically-produced ‘Chaklun’ drone, which is designed in an airplane configuration and operates effectively even in poor weather conditions.
Ukrainian intel units mop up forest area in Kharkiv region destroying entire Russian regiment
In northern Kharkiv region, units from Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) mopped up 400 hectares of forest and destroyed nearly an entire Russian regiment.
Chechen, Central Asian mobs scramble to seize criminal control over occupied areas of Ukraine
Ethnic mafia groups originally based in Russia are gaining momentum in setting up operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, mainly littoral areas.
CinC Syrskyi, UK Defense Staff chief discuss arms supply, strikes on targets inside Russia
During a phone call with the UK Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Tony Radakin, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussed the supply of military equipment and weapons and the possibility of hitting the enemy's military facilities on Russian soil.
SBU nabs Mykolaiv man spying for Russia
The Security Service of Ukraine detained in the city of Mykolaiv a Russian asset who is believed to have been coordinating missile and drone attacks on the city.
Russia reducing personnel numbers in its diplomatic institutions in Norway
The Russian Embassy in Oslo and other diplomatic institutions run by the Russian Federation in Norway will reduce the number of employees from October 17 at the request of the Norwegian side.
Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for October 7-13, 2024
Rada has passed tax-raising law. The Ukrainian military struck an ammunition storage site at Khanskaya military airfield in Russia's Adygeya region, hit oil depots in several different regions in Russia. Ukrainian forces won back part of their lost positions in Russia’s Kursk region
Air defenses destroy all Russian drones approaching Kyiv – city administration
Air defense forces destroyed all Russian strike UAVs headed toward Kyiv on the night of October 16.
Every fifth artist who left abroad not returning to Ukraine – Minister of Culture
Every fifth artist who received permission to go abroad is not returning to Ukraine.
State-owned banks ready to provide lending for communities to install generation – energy ministry
Ukrainian state-owned banks are ready to provide lending for local communities planning to install power generation facilities.