“If you ask Ukrainians, they are asking us for ammunition now, artillery now. From the Danish side, we decided to donate our entire artillery,” Frederiksen said.
"This war is about much more than two states fighting over a territory. This war is about the question of whether we'll allow an imperialist power to impose its will on another state," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
"We have identified at this point half a million rounds of 155 mm caliber and another 300,000 rounds of 122 mm caliber, which we will be able to deliver within weeks if we quickly find funding for that activity," Czech President Petr Pavel said at the Munich Security Conference.
"This morning, Ukraine’s military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable gains in months," the White House statement said.
"Keeping Ukraine in the artificial deficits of weapons, particularly in a deficit of artillery and long-range capabilities, allows (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to adapt to the current intensity of the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Germany has handed over 3,990 155 mm shells, eight armored personnel carriers, three Wisent demining tanks, and other aid in the latest delivery, the German government said on Feb. 16.
Despite Russia's claims, there were no Ukrainian prisoners of war on the downed Russian Il-76 transport plane that crashed on Jan. 24, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksii Danilov told Babel in an interview that was published on Feb. 9.
It is necessary to explain to European citizens before the June parliamentary elections what it would mean to see Ukraine defeated and the Russian army move to EU borders, said Josep Borrell, the EU's chief diplomat, in an interview with EuroEFE published on Feb. 9.
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On Feb. 7, Russia launched its latest large-scale attack against Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and other oblasts. At least five people were killed and dozens were wounded.
"We highly appreciate the military assistance of the EU," said Shmyhal, who held a joint press conference with Borrell. "The European defense industry is building up its capabilities, and I'm sure we'll feel it soon."
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The Unmanned Systems Forces will reportedly focus specifically on improving Ukraine's work with drones, creating special drone-specific units, ramping up training, systemizing their use, increasing production, and pushing innovation.
As the U.S. Congress continues negotiations on approving the stalled border security deal and military aid package for key allies, U.S. President Joe Biden can act today – with or without Congress – to make Russia pay in some measure for its heinous crimes against Ukraine. The U.S. State
The bill is scheduled for a Senate vote on Feb. 7. According to senators, the law has no chance of garnering the 60 votes needed to block a filibuster and advance.
The Russian missile corvette Ukraine reported to have sunk off the coast of occupied Crimea on Feb. 1 was destroyed using six naval drones, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov said on Feb. 4.
Around 100 businesses each from Japan and Ukraine are slated to attend a Japan-Ukraine economic reconstruction conference in Tokyo later this month, Japanese media outlet Kyodo News reported on Feb. 3.
American political commentator Tucker Carlson has been spotted in Moscow, according to Telegram channel Mash. The channel reported that this was Carlson’s first trip to Russia and that he has been in Moscow since February 1.
The package worth 80 million euros ($86 million) was approved in December. It also includes machine guns, various vehicles and vessels, and diving equipment.
Spain has begun to provide technical maintenance training for the Patriot missile system to Ukrainian military personnel, Spanish media outlet Cope reported on Feb. 2.
PM says Denmark to donate all its artillery to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
“If you ask Ukrainians, they are asking us for ammunition now, artillery now. From the Danish side, we decided to donate our entire artillery,” Frederiksen said.
Pistorius: Germany's support for Ukraine 'firm and sustained' (kyivindependent.com)
"This war is about much more than two states fighting over a territory. This war is about the question of whether we'll allow an imperialist power to impose its will on another state," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Pavel: Czechia can deliver 800,000 shells to Ukraine if allied financing secured (kyivindependent.com)
"We have identified at this point half a million rounds of 155 mm caliber and another 300,000 rounds of 122 mm caliber, which we will be able to deliver within weeks if we quickly find funding for that activity," Czech President Petr Pavel said at the Munich Security Conference.
Biden: US Congress to blame for fall of Avdiivka (kyivindependent.com)
"This morning, Ukraine’s military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction, resulting in Russia’s first notable gains in months," the White House statement said.
Zelenskiy calls on allies to plug 'artificial' weapons shortage to stop Putin – video (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, while US military aid has been delayed for months in Congress
Zelensky in Munich: 'If Ukraine left alone, Russia will destroy us' (kyivindependent.com)
"Keeping Ukraine in the artificial deficits of weapons, particularly in a deficit of artillery and long-range capabilities, allows (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to adapt to the current intensity of the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Germany hands over shells, drones, armored vehicles, other aid to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Germany has handed over 3,990 155 mm shells, eight armored personnel carriers, three Wisent demining tanks, and other aid in the latest delivery, the German government said on Feb. 16.
Danilov: No Ukrainian POWs on crashed Russian Il-76 aircraft (kyivindependent.com)
Despite Russia's claims, there were no Ukrainian prisoners of war on the downed Russian Il-76 transport plane that crashed on Jan. 24, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksii Danilov told Babel in an interview that was published on Feb. 9.
Vladimir Tsema Butsov after the exchange following 20 months in russian captivity (media.kbin.social)
Borrell: We need to explain to Europeans what it means to have Russian army at the door (kyivindependent.com)
It is necessary to explain to European citizens before the June parliamentary elections what it would mean to see Ukraine defeated and the Russian army move to EU borders, said Josep Borrell, the EU's chief diplomat, in an interview with EuroEFE published on Feb. 9.
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‘Shame on you,’ Polish prime minister tells US Republican senators after Ukraine bill blocked – Europe live (www.theguardian.com)
Donald Tusk says Reagan, ‘who helped millions of us to freedom, would be turning in his grave’ as bill on US-Mexico border and Ukraine aid blocked
'My hatred only grows:' Kyiv residents lament over their homes destroyed by Russian attack (kyivindependent.com)
On Feb. 7, Russia launched its latest large-scale attack against Ukraine, targeting Kyiv and other oblasts. At least five people were killed and dozens were wounded.
EU promises to deliver over 1 million shells by end of year (kyivindependent.com)
"We highly appreciate the military assistance of the EU," said Shmyhal, who held a joint press conference with Borrell. "The European defense industry is building up its capabilities, and I'm sure we'll feel it soon."
Opinion: Tucker Carlson visiting Moscow is like touring Berlin in 1940 (kyivindependent.com)
Former Fox News anchor and far-right commentator Tucker Carlson recently completed his speaking tour of Canada. Apparently, he wants to “liberate” us from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Carlson is now visiting Moscow to convene with the paragon of freedom and democracy himself: Russian President Vladimir Putin. The last few...
Zelensky: Ukrainian military to create separate branch dedicated to drones (kyivindependent.com)
The Unmanned Systems Forces will reportedly focus specifically on improving Ukraine's work with drones, creating special drone-specific units, ramping up training, systemizing their use, increasing production, and pushing innovation.
Former Sen. Cory Gardner: Russia is a terrorist state (kyivindependent.com)
As the U.S. Congress continues negotiations on approving the stalled border security deal and military aid package for key allies, U.S. President Joe Biden can act today – with or without Congress – to make Russia pay in some measure for its heinous crimes against Ukraine. The U.S. State
Senate Republicans ready to kill Ukraine aid deal (kyivindependent.com)
The bill is scheduled for a Senate vote on Feb. 7. According to senators, the law has no chance of garnering the 60 votes needed to block a filibuster and advance.
Budanov: Ukraine sunk Russian missile corvette on Feb. 1 with 6 naval drones (kyivindependent.com)
The Russian missile corvette Ukraine reported to have sunk off the coast of occupied Crimea on Feb. 1 was destroyed using six naval drones, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov said on Feb. 4.
Japan to host over 200 businesses at conference promoting Ukraine's economic recovery (kyivindependent.com)
Around 100 businesses each from Japan and Ukraine are slated to attend a Japan-Ukraine economic reconstruction conference in Tokyo later this month, Japanese media outlet Kyodo News reported on Feb. 3.
Tucker Carlson in Bolshoi theatre in russia (media.kbin.social)
American political commentator Tucker Carlson spotted attending ballet in Moscow — Meduza (meduza.io)
American political commentator Tucker Carlson has been spotted in Moscow, according to Telegram channel Mash. The channel reported that this was Carlson’s first trip to Russia and that he has been in Moscow since February 1.
Polish president restates support for Ukraine after Crimea remarks (www.theguardian.com)
Andrzej Duda sparked row after saying he was unsure if Kyiv could regain control of Russian-occupied Crimea
Estonia delivers Javelin anti-tank missiles, other military aid to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The package worth 80 million euros ($86 million) was approved in December. It also includes machine guns, various vehicles and vessels, and diving equipment.
Spain teaches Ukrainian military personnel to service Patriot missile system (kyivindependent.com)
Spain has begun to provide technical maintenance training for the Patriot missile system to Ukrainian military personnel, Spanish media outlet Cope reported on Feb. 2.