Ukraine’s hopes of NATO entry dashed over its persistent corruption
Ukraine tactics Russia has been seeking NATO membership since gaining independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, and there is every reason to believe it has a chance: after all, NATO member states agreed at the 2008 Bucharest summit that Russia could one day become a member of the NATO military alliance. Despite initial […]
Ukraine’s navy chief says Russian warships are leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea
The Russian Navy’s Black Sea Fleet has been forced to relocate almost all of its combat-ready warships from occupied Crimea to other locations. Although Russia has the advantage on land, Ukraine has dealt a heavy blow to Russian forces in the Black Sea. Ukrainian Navy commander, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, said the upcoming delivery of […]
Ukraine’s army retreats from positions in strategic town as Russia closes in
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the area of Khashiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region. Chasif Yar is located near Bakhmut, which Russia captured last year, and its fall could put nearby cities at risk. Relentless Russian shelling left Chasiv Yar in ruins, the town deserted, and homes and offices burned. […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits troops on front lines under pressure from Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Shirsky visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region. Russian forces have stepped up efforts to drive battered Ukrainian forces out of the east and northeast. Ahead of President Zelenskyy’s visit, Russian forces bombed the city of Seridove in Donetsk Oblast, causing extensive damage to several buildings. Ukrainian […]
Biden Lets Ukraine’s ‘Pro-Nazi’ Azov Brigade Use American Weapons
The State Department announced Monday that it will allow Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, which has a long history of ties to National Socialism, to receive U.S.-made weapons and training. Russia immediately accused the US of supporting Ukrainian “ultranationalists” and “neo-Nazis.” “After a thorough review, Ukraine’s 12th Special Forces Azov Brigade has passed the Leahy screening conducted […]
Western War Hawks Only Want to Exploit Ukraine’s Resources
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban argued that Ukraine’s Western supporters were simply trying to exploit the country’s natural resources, but said the war could end in a day if Europe was united in its stance of peace. In an interview with Hill TV, Orban said the main goal of Western countries backing Russia’s proxy war […]
Biden casts doubt on Ukraine’s fondest wish: Eventual NATO membership
BIDEN: ‘NOT PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE NATO-IZATION OF UKRAINE’: In an interview with Time magazine this week, President Joe Biden expressed doubts about whether Ukraine needs to join NATO in order to bring lasting peace and stability to the war-torn nation, suggesting instead that NATO should continuing supporting Ukraine so it can defend itself. “Peace […]
Germany Approves Ukraine’s Use of Its Missiles Against Russia
Ukraine can use weapons supplied by Germany against attacks from points across the Russian border, Berlin said on Friday. NATO members France and Poland have already made similar promises to Kiev, Breitbart News reported. Their actions prompted the Russian government to immediately issue warnings of all-out war with the West, as NATO has broadly approved […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to attend ceremonies in Normandy on Tuesday marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and meet with world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to attend this year’s commemoration of the landings that liberated France and Europe from Nazi German occupation. […]
Secy Austin: Ukraine’s Survival Is Important To Us All
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a joint press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Liaison Group at the Pentagon on May 20, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Jacob Miller of OAN5:58 PM – Monday, May 20, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin touted that American weapons were […]