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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The shifting momentum to provide F-16s to Ukraine won’t impact Kyiv’s anticipated spring counteroffensive. U.S. …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 26) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toured Europe, looking to rally last-minute support for his …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (May 19) Read More
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
To some observers, what happened on the night of Thursday, May 4, must have been unthinkable. Certainly, in Russia, the metaphoric alarm bells must have been ringing. In Ukraine, where …
Unthinkable! Patriot AMD System Takes Down Hypersonic Missile Over Ukraine 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
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
Loitering munitions are making a name for themselves in Ukraine. These weapons are taking a heavy toll on Russian and Ukrainian troops and equipment. Loitering munitions are changing warfare, …
Loitering Munitions Will Change Warfare – Until Air Defense Catches Up 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