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France’s Army Chief says the current domination of small drones on the battlefield will be short-lived as countermeasures development will erode the advantage they offer.
Jun. 24
War in Ukraine
Kremlin blames US for Crimea attack that killed five; German “Christian” Social Union party says jobless Ukrainians should go home; ISW says Russian summer offensive in the Donbas about to begin.
Jun. 24
US
According to the First Deputy Defense Minister, more than 90,000 Russian troops, stationed well within Russian territory, were preparing for a new attack at that time.
Jun. 23
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 23
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 22
US
With Ukraine desperate to shore up its air defense and counter Russia’s advantage in the sky’s, US government has been disappointingly reluctant to offer Kyiv air capabilities.
Jun. 22
War in Ukraine
Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said that while there had been no change in policy, Kyiv’s use of weapons against Russian troops was not limited to near Kharkiv on the Russian side.
Jun. 21
Ukraine
This is the first major American corporation to announce plans to manufacture arms in Ukraine.
Jun. 19
War in Ukraine
Putin in North Korea for first time in 24 years; Fighting rages in Vovchansk, dozens feared dead; US debt upticks on student loans, foreign aid; Is Russia bribing local kids to burn army vehicles?
Jun. 19
US
As Russian ships exercise around Cuba, Ukraine’s recent experience in forcing them out of Crimean ports should shed light on the Russian navy’s effectiveness.
Jun. 18
US
US policy with respect to Ukraine seems to be split between those who want to help, yet don’t have authority, and those with authority to help, yet are afraid.
Jun. 16
War in Ukraine
The threat from drones, loitering munitions and precision-guided weapons applies as much to artillery systems as it does to tanks and other armored vehicles.
Jun. 15
War in Ukraine
The deal will see the US provide Ukraine with a range of military aid and training over the next decade, while Zelensky said it would act as a bridge for his country to membership in NATO.
Jun. 14
War in Ukraine
China pledges not to sell weapons to Russia; the US enters into a decade-long security agreement with Ukraine; UK escalates sanctions against Moscow, targeting the Kremlin’s “shadow fleet.”
Jun. 14
US
Russians will still be able to trade in dollars and euros outside of the centralized Moscow Exchange – something which could limit liquidity and lead to higher volatility.
Jun. 13
US
Russian officials said that all Ukrainian missiles missed or were shot down, and nothing on the ground was damaged, and no one hurt. Fact checks didn’t exactly back that up.
Jun. 12
Kyiv had launched its own drones and anti-aircraft missiles into Russian territory before, but never American-made high-tech M42 guided rockets. The US green-lighted the launches on Friday.
Jun. 3