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With Ukrainian forces readying a counteroffensive against Russian positions in eastern and southern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to European capitals this week to drum up any bit of …
Momentum Builds for F-16 Supply to Ukraine Read More
More landmark news has emerged from Kyiv. Overnight, from May 15 into May 16, Russia is said to have launched a barrage of 18 missiles at the Ukrainian capital, including …
Ukraine Says It Downed Six More Kh-47 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles; Russia Claims Patriot Destroyed Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine claims it used a Patriot missile defense system to shoot down a Russian Kh-47 …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 12) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As it prepares for a spring offensive, Ukraine is set to receive more ammunition support …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 5) Read More
As reported by TASS, in a surprise move, Russia and Roscosmos have agreed to join partner nations in an extension of International Space Station operations. Specifically, Russia agreed to an …
Russia Agrees to ISS Extension of Operations Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Russian T-14 Armata tanks are now in use in Ukraine, “but they have not yet …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 28) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Bradley fighting vehicles donated by the U.S. are now operating in Ukraine. The U.S. said …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 21) Read More
On January 25, the German government announced it would initially transfer 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other NATO allies to likewise transfer Leopard 2s to Ukraine. This …
Tank Warfare in Ukraine — An Unspoken Reality Needs to be Heeded Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Old habits die hard, as some Ukrainian troops are still using Soviet tactics despite U.S. …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 14) Read More
If you ask a Russian to describe Russian achievements in one word, they will uncategorically say Space as quickly as they could make a blini. Indeed, the first launch of …
Cosmonaut Day; Has Russia Launched Its Last ISS Mission from Baikonur? Read More