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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Should Donald Trump win re-election to the presidency, his administration would push Kyiv …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 12) Read More
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has declared his country’s intention of acquiring the Rafale jet fighter from France’s Dassault Aviation. The announcement – made while Vucic was on a two-day visit …
Serbia’s Potential Rafale Acquisition Signifies More Than Just a Fighter Decision Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Wall Street Journal published a report this week detailing French President Emmanuel Macron’s …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 5) Read More
Throughout the first three months of the year, Russia has used its new 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship cruise missile five times to perform ground strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, the city’s …
Five Russian Tsirkon Strikes on Kyiv This Year Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The foreign ambassadors from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as London’s ambassador …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 29) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The European Union disbursed EUR4.5 billion to Kyiv this week, to help backstop …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 22) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments EU powers France, Germany and Poland met in Berlin to bridge divides over …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 15) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine’s military leaders recently discussed their warfighting requirements with U.S. Defense Minister Lloyd …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 8) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Pro-Russian politicians in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria have issued appeals for …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 1) Read More
By PATRICK TURNER, Science & Technology Editor, Defense One Though the United States and European allies have ramped up artillery shell and ammunition production in recent months, it still doesn’t …
The West is Underestimating Ukraine’s Artillery Needs Read More