Nerijus Maliukevicius, Lithuanian expert on countering information and psychological operations
Propaganda is only the first of the Kremlin's tools – the second is tanks
14 June 2025
Propaganda is only the first of the Kremlin's tools – the second is tanks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explained why the United States redirected critical anti-drone defense technology products initially intended for Ukraine’s Armed Forces to American troops deployed in the Middle East.
The load on Russian Railways (RZhD) has been falling for 20 consecutive months, effectively bringing the national operator to the verge of bankruptcy.
Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance would be the best security guarantee not only for the country itself but for all of Europe.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have attacked Ukrainian Defense Forces’ positions 98 times. Battles are still ongoing in six frontline sectors, with the most intense fighting reported in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Kursk sectors.
The Armed Forces launched an educational project aimed at developing leadership competencies in medical unit commanders.
On June 13, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 225 combat clashes with Russian invaders across the front lines.
13 June 2025
New amendments to the regulations governing military service in Ukraine have come into effect, ensuring that medical professionals will no longer be appointed to positions unrelated to their qualifications within the armed forces.
On the Toretsk front, Russian forces have intensified assault operations near the settlement of Yablunivka, which is close to the town of Toretsk.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces are continuously amassing personnel in preparation for future assault operations.
The Council of the European Union has reached an agreement to extend the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainian citizens until March 2027.
The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) is conducting searches on Friday at the residence of Yaroslav Hadzal, President of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences.
In the northern part of the Kharkiv region, particularly around Vovchansk and Dvorichna, Russian forces are facing a significant shortage of armored vehicles.
Over the past day, June 12, as many as 209 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
A total of 168 combat engagements took place on the front line, with over one-third occurring in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.
12 June 2025
The position taken by certain members of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding Russia is dangerous and detached from reality.
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom (the Weimar+ format), along with the EU High Representative, declared their readiness to step up economic pressure on Russia to compel it to engage in peace negotiations.
First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Korniyenko believes it is possible for Ukraine to join the European Union as part of a "package" together with Balkan countries that have long been on the path toward EU accession.
Germany is among the leading countries in supporting the Ukrainian state.
In the past 24 hours, 20 combat engagements took place on the Toretsk front, with 35 Russian soldiers eliminated. The enemy is actively pushing toward Dyliivka and Yablunivka.
On the Orikhiv front, Russian forces are conducting assault operations near the settlements of Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, and Lobkove. They are also trying to break through Ukrainian defenses to secure a foothold near Orikhiv.
On June 11, Ukrainian forces engaged in 220 combat clashes with Russian invading forces, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.
Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade of the Kyiv Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a cannon and mortar installation of Russian invaders in the Kramatorsk direction.
Fedir Shandor, Ukraine's ambassador to Hungary, went to the graduation ceremony at the Ukrainian Education Center for Refugees in Budapest, which started right after Russia invaded Ukraine.
11 June 2025
The recent wave of intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities is a reaction to successful operations carried out by Ukrainian forces on Russian territory. Poland is actively advocating for a new package of sanctions against Russia in response to its crimes in Ukraine.
Russia is the main source of threats for all countries in Southeast Europe, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan stated that since Russia had adopted a strategy aimed at delaying and undermining the peace process, the only way to achieve a just peace is to help Ukraine negotiate from a position of strength.
The top priority challenges facing Ukraine’s museum sector are replenishing personnel numbers and securing adequate funding