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 […]
Veterans should volunteer to train soldiers in Ukraine
Ukrainian Mobilization method A bill lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25 took effect on May 18. The country’s beleaguered military and political leadership hope this will fill a personnel shortage and ensure there are enough men to keep the Russian advance at bay. With new equipment and ammunition provided by Western countries, the […]
Ukraine war briefing: Death toll from Russian strikes on Kharkiv DIY store rises to 16 | Ukraine
The death toll rose to 16 on Sunday after Russian forces attacked a hardware store in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said, and rescuers continued to search for bodies in the burnt wreckage.Among the dead was a 12-year-old girl, 43 more were injured and several are still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released […]
Allow Ukraine to Use Western Missiles Against Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Western countries should lift a ban on Ukraine using missiles to attack targets on Russian soil. With the United States reportedly reviewing a ban on Ukraine using American weapons against targets in Russia, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the increased tensions were justified and probably necessary for Kiev to deter further […]