Poland Assumes NATO“>EU Presidency, Vows Support for Ukraine‘s Victory in Ongoing War Starting January 1, Poland takes the helm of the European Union, a move welcomed in Kyiv as positive for both Ukraine and the EU. In his New Year’s address, Polish President Andrzej Duda underscored the significance of the conflict in Ukraine to Poland’s … Read more
Drone Strike Targets Strategic Russian Oil Pipeline ‘Friendship’ In a daring pre-dawn operation on Monday, December 30, attack drones dubbed "Peklo" struck a blow to the Russian ‘Friendship’ oil pipeline in the Bрянская область (Bryansk Oblast) village of Мамай (Mamay). The attack was reported by local outlets, including Dialog.UA, citing Russian Telegram channels. The ‘Friendship’ … Read more
Russia’s spokeswoman dismisses talk of war phases ending; Putin has no planned international contacts on Dec 30 Russia’s presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has poured cold water on speculations about any potential war phase ending in Ukraine, stating that there are no such prospects as of now. Peskov’s remarks, reported by Russian state news agency RIA, … Read more
Russian Military Elites Push Putin Towards Military Solutions, Despite Global Concerns Sources close to the matter have revealed to RBK-Ukraine that Russian military brass, often referred to as "the men in uniform," are urging President Vladimir Putin to resort to military means to resolve current issues. They present him with diverse "options" and insist that … Read more
Russia Warns Denmark‘s F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Will Escalate Conflict; Danish Minister Calls It Propagandistic Threat Russia has responded to Denmark’s delivery of a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, warning that the move could exacerbate the conflict. In a statement to RIA Novosti, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the decision as … Read more
Ukraine Prioritizes Security Guarantees Over NATO Bid, Says UN Envoy Ukraine’s UN Ambassador, Andrei Melnyk, has emphasized the need for robust security guarantees from Western partners, stating that while NATO membership remains on the agenda, it’s not the top priority. In an interview with Berliner Morgenpost, Melnyk underscored the importance of concrete military commitments to … Read more
"Ukraine to Abandon Some Territories, Suggests Kalyniak"
Russia – BBC”>Ukraine Calls for Ceasefire and Peace Talks;alous Says Country Must Focus on Post-War Organization In a recent interview, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Andrii Taran, emphasized the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the initiation of peace talks to resolve the ongoing conflict. "Our primary interest lies in seeing this war … Read more
Upping the Ante: Ukraine Fields Double-Barreled Drones Against Russian Swarm Threat In the latest chapter of technology-driven warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both sides are churning out around 100,000 small drones each month, making their destruction a top priority for both militaries. Now, Ukraine has rolled out a new strategy to outsmart this aerial swarm: … Read more
Intense Clashes Erupt in Hourly and Torez along North Donetsk–Donbass Canal update at the time of drafting this article in the cities of Hourly and Torez in the Donetsk region, heavy urban battles continue between Ukrainian and Russian forces, according to Viktor Tregubov, spokesman for the operational-strategic grouping of forces "Horvtitsa" during the national telethon. … Read more
