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UK
As Bratislava seems about to withdraw from the purchase of 12 US Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, Kyiv is trying to secure the transfer of the aircraft to Ukraine.
Sep. 16
War in Ukraine
Putin warns of war with West if long-range missiles are used in Russia; Rome summons Moscow’s ambassador over FSB’s targeting of reporter; US sanctions on Russia have hit IT sector hard, Kyiv says.
Sep. 13
War in Ukraine
US indicts GRU officers for malware attacks; Europe saw uptick in Russian disinformation, says Ukrainian authority; In CNN interview, Syrsky says Russians haven’t moved “a single meter” in Pokrovsk.
Sep. 6
War in Ukraine
US indicts two Russians on election-meddling charges; Death toll rises to 53 in Poltava attack, 65 still in critical condition; Report: Russian economy to plummet due to sanctions and labor shortage.
Sep. 5
US
Some US officials reportedly deemed the plan too risky, while a spokesman for the US National Security Council said they were considering the proposal “but have made no decisions.”
Aug. 31
War in Ukraine
Kyiv has repeatedly asked the Biden administration to remove restrictions on using American long-range missiles within Russia to enhance its offensive capabilities.
Aug. 27
Washington
At the Democratic Convention, Kamala Harris fêted as the first black woman to be nominated for US president; Zelensky says AFU controls almost 100 towns in Kursk.
Aug. 20
War in Ukraine
AFU knocks out critical Russian resupply bridge; Ahead of Dem’s convention, leaders of both US parties say Kursk is a game-changer for arms supply; UK says weapons it gave to Ukraine in use in Russia.
Aug. 19
War in Ukraine
US Senators meet with Zelensky and PM to discuss war, reconstruction; Washington will take action if Tehran sends missiles to Moscow; White House tells Putin to end war for sake of Kursk residents.
Aug. 13
Germany
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded a contract to Raytheon to replenish German stocks of GEM-T missiles after it donated the missiles to Ukraine.
Aug. 8
War in Ukraine
Harris’ selection for Vice President is a positive sign for Kyiv; EU calls for better weapons to arm Ukraine’s F-16s; AFU conducts raids in Russia’s Kursk region; Niger also cuts ties with Kyiv.
Aug. 7
Iran
Sergei Shoigu, who now heads Russia’s Security Council, reportedly arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet top Iranian officials as Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel turned imminent.
Aug. 5
Putin
Protesters destroyed a monument to Hugo Chavez the country’s president from 1999 to 2013, who oversaw its government develop into a military dictatorship.
Jul. 30
Washington
The Norwegian government has announced additional funding to allow NAMMO to increase the production of 155mm artillery and 120mm tank ammunition as well as AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Jul. 10
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine’s minister of strategic industries said the goal is to “promote joint Ukrainian-US defense projects” and help integrate the country into NATO’s defense industrial base.
Jul. 10
NATO
NATO Secretary General says the most urgent issue facing next week’s Summit will be to confirm support to Ukraine for the long haul to ensure Kyiv prevails.
Jul. 6
US indicts GRU officers for malware attacks; Europe saw uptick in Russian disinformation, says Ukrainian authority; In CNN interview, Syrsky says Russians haven’t moved “a single meter” in Pokrovsk.
Sep. 6