NATO foreign ministers meet in Prague seeking ways to get Ukraine more flexibility and air defense to counter Russian advances
BLINKEN: ‘WE’VE ADAPTED AND ADJUSTED’: NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, as pressure grows to provide Ukraine with not just more air defense but also the flexibility to use long-range weapons in cross-border strikes on Russian positions. During a visit to Moldova ahead of today’s meetings, Secretary of State […]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Nato foreign ministers meet amid calls for Kyiv to use allies’ weapons inside Russia | Ukraine
The Italian foreign minister said Italy would never send any troops to Ukraine and that any weapons it supplied to Kiev should not be used on Russian territory. Antonio Tajanihe said Thursday. “All the weapons leaving Italy [to Ukraine] “It should be used inside Ukraine,” Tajaniy said in a television interview with state broadcaster RAI. […]
Blinken hints at loosening Ukraine military constraints
Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the administration’s previous opposition to allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets in Russian territory could change. Ukraine’s allies have provided them with several billions of dollars in military aid, but the leaders of those countries have been concerned about the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin escalating the […]
Sweden to Send $1.2 Billion to Ukraine in Military Aid
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Swedish government said Wednesday it will donate 13 billion kronor ($1.23 billion) in military aid to Ukraine, the largest amount of aid Sweden has ever donated. “This is made up of equipment that is Ukraine’s top priority,” Deputy Prime Minister Eva Bush said, including air defense weapons, artillery shells and […]
The answer is still ‘no’: Biden unmoved by calls to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with US weapons
THE ANSWER IS STILL ‘NO’: Despite calls from members of Congress, several U.S. allies, and the civilian head of NATO, the White House said President Joe Biden has had no change of heart over his refusal to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied weapons to carry out defensive attacks on Russian soil. “We do not want […]
Ukraine war briefing: Macron, Scholz agree Kyiv should use allies’ weapons against launchers in Russia | Ukraine
Ukraine should be allowed to use its allies’ weapons “Neutralize” Russian military bases used to launch missiles into Ukraine“We should not allow them access,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Other Russian targetsand obviously in civilian capacity as well.” President Macron made the remarks during an official visit to Germany. Prime Minister Olaf Scholz, […]
Belgium Promises First F-16 Fighters and $1 Billion to Ukraine This Year
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy received a second $1 billion in military aid pledge in two days on Tuesday during a whirlwind visit to three European Union countries, while President Vladimir Putin warned that attacking Russian territory with Western-supplied weapons could send the war on a dangerous new path. The 2024 aid pledge […]
France is Deploying Soldiers to Ukraine, Claims Kyiv
The Ukrainian government praised France’s “determination” to send military advisers to the country and said it hoped France’s move would encourage other Western countries to send troops as well. Months of drama surrounding French President Emmanuel Macron’s seemingly stubborn desire to send French troops directly into Ukraine appears to be moving closer to action after […]
Biden missing Ukraine talks would be ‘applauded’ by Putin, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed the importance of President Biden attending the upcoming peace summit. The summit is aimed at garnering support to stop the war and put pressure on Russia, which currently occupies large parts of Ukraine. Although the United States has indicated its support, it is unclear whether Biden will attend. Ukrainian President […]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Poland should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, says its foreign minister | Ukraine
Important Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on Tuesday that the Netherlands has delivered parts of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine and is in talks with other countries to assemble the complete system. “Based on our proposal, and based on the […]