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world4 days ago•5 min saved

Ukraine Claims Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Missile Plant with All Missiles Reaching Target

President Zelensky said all Ukrainian-made Flamingo long-range missiles launched on Feb. 21 hit the sanctioned Votkinsk missile plant in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, claiming a 1,400-km strike and calling it a success for Ukraine’s defense program. The Votkinsk facility manufactures missiles such as Iskander-M and Topol-M and is under Western sanctions; Ukraine’s assertion follows reports of drone activity and flight disruptions in the region.

via Kyiv Post|

#flamingo-missiles #sanctions #ukraine-russia-war

world5 days ago•16 min saved

Drones and Satellites Redefine Warfare: Ukraine as the Turning Point

Analyst Anatol Lieven argues that four years of the Ukraine war have produced the most significant shift in military tactics since WWII, driven by drone swarms, satellite reconnaissance, and a new dynamic that favors defense over massed offense. The battlefield now features small, decentralized units and highly contested zones where traditional tanks and aircraft struggle, prompting a critique of military‑industrial incentives toward pricey platforms and a call for Western militaries to embrace affordable, drone‑enabled warfare—lessons with implications for conflicts like Taiwan and broader geopolitics.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#drones #russia #ukraine

world6 days ago•6 min saved

Zelensky: Putin Has Triggered a De Facto World War III, Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia

In a BBC interview, Zelensky says Putin has effectively started World War III and that only sustained military and economic pressure can prevent further escalation. He warns that ceding Ukrainian territory would invite renewed aggression, calls for stronger air defenses (including licensed Patriot missiles) and long-term security guarantees, and asserts that Ukraine aims to restore its 1991 borders while elections could occur only with credible security guarantees.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#putin #russia #ukraine

world6 days ago•7 min saved

Zelensky: Putin Triggered World War III, Won’t Cede Ukrainian Land

Zelensky told the BBC that Putin has already started World War III with the 2022 invasion and warned that any territorial concessions would embolden Moscow. He refused to cede parts of Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, calling potential withdrawals an ‘abandonment’ of hundreds of thousands of residents and noting that peace talks have stalled. While he previously floated referendums, Kyiv now insists on defending its territory and seeks long‑term guarantees from allies. He argued victory will come with sustained Western support, and highlighted ongoing battlefield gains and the need for more weapons. Leaders may change, but institutions must endure, he said.

via Kyiv Post|

#donbas #putin #ukraine

business7 days ago•17 min saved

Munich revelations: Zelensky's drone warfare push reshapes Britain's defence

Sunak relays Zelensky’s Munich assessment that drones have reshaped warfare, with unmanned weapons responsible for about 80% of Ukraine’s casualties; the piece argues Europe must adapt by massively scaling drone production, training, and procurement, tackling defence-plant fragmentation, and boosting SME and UK manufacturing to become a leading supplier while planning a Baltic drone wall.

via The Times|

#business #defence #drones

world7 days ago•30 min saved

Ukraine under mass drone and missile assault with casualties and power outages

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and residential buildings across multiple regions, including Kiev, with at least one death and eight injuries (one child). Ukraine says the strikes aim to cripple energy supplies and transport, and it is pushing for stronger air defences to protect critical infrastructure and daily life.

via Yahoo|

#drone-attacks #missiles #russia

world9 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine touts 300 sq km liberated in southern push, Zelensky says

President Zelensky told AFP that Ukrainian forces have liberated about 300 square kilometers from Russian occupation in a southern counteroffensive, signaling ongoing advances and asserting that Ukraine is not losing the war, while not specifying a time frame and amid broader talks on ceasefire and territorial issues.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#counteroffensive #russia #southern-front

world11 days ago•16 min saved

US Senators push for new Russia sanctions on Ukraine trip

Two U.S. senators visited Kyiv and a key Ukrainian port city to urge fresh sanctions on Russia, meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky and signaling bipartisan congressional pressure on Moscow amid ongoing Western efforts.

via Associated Press News|

#russia #sanctions #ukraine

world13 days ago•2 min saved

Zelenskyy calls Putin a 'slave to war' as Ukraine seeks long-term guarantees at Munich

At Munich, Zelenskyy branded Putin a 'slave to war,' warned Russia has damaged Ukraine’s power grid, and pressed for US-brokered talks next week with security guarantees for at least 20 years and a clear EU membership timeline, as allies discuss Europe’s defense stance; drone strikes caused civilian casualties in Ukraine and Russia.

via The Guardian|

#eu-accession #munich-security-conference #putin

world15 days ago•9 min saved

Zelensky warns appeasement won't end war at Munich Security Conference

At the Munich Security Conference, President Zelensky said territorial concessions would not bring peace and warned that appeasing Russia by sacrificing Ukrainian land would be an illusion, drawing a parallel to the 1938 Munich Agreement. He urged deeper European involvement in negotiations, noted the US’s 15-year security guarantee while Kyiv seeks 20+ years, and stressed Ukraine’s willingness to pursue a ceasefire and reforms only if a lasting security arrangement is achieved.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#munich-security-conference #peace-talks #territorial-concessions

defense15 days ago•7 min saved

Linza 3.0 Debuts as German-Ukrainian Drone Venture Expands Europe‑Wide

President Zelensky, with German Defense Minister Pistorius, unveiled Linza 3.0—the first strike drone produced by the German‑Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries—marking Ukraine’s first drone production line in Germany and a broader push to scale European drone manufacturing. The Linza 3.0, with AI-enabled navigation, 4 kg payload, 15 km range and up to 60 minutes of flight, is part of a plan to produce up to 10,000 drones annually for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as Kyiv opens additional joint ventures across Europe and expands defense collaborations backed by a new €1.2 billion defense package.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#defense #drones #germany

world15 days ago•4 min saved

Rutte: Ukraine War Is 'Killing Russia,' Urges Action

At the Munich Security Conference, NATO official Mark Rutte warned that the Ukraine war is destroying Russia and urged Russians to do everything they can to stop it, citing heavy casualties and saying the toll could reach Moscow and St. Petersburg. The conference followed a NATO aid package of about $500 million for Ukraine, including air-defense missiles from Britain. Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to negotiate a peace deal, but warned Russia’s goals appear to be total occupation; Western officials remain doubtful Russia seeks peace, and some leaders say normal relations with the West are unlikely under Moscow’s current leadership.

via The Moscow Times|

#munich-security-conference #nato #russia

world15 days ago•34 min saved

Zelensky slams Putin as a 'slave to war' at Munich security conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed the West at the Munich Security Conference to supply faster air defences and guaranteed security to end Moscow’s war, denouncing Vladimir Putin as a "slave to war" and noting Russia has damaged every Ukrainian power plant. He warned against territorial concessions, drew parallels to the 1938 Munich Agreement, and said Kyiv would pursue elections only after a ceasefire and solid security guarantees, with next-week talks in Geneva and other negotiations ongoing.

via Yahoo|

#munich-security-conference #putin #russia

war21 days ago•192 min saved

Ukraine to open 10 European arms hubs in 2026 as wartime production goes global

Ukraine will open 10 weapon export centers across Europe in 2026 as part of a broader push to internationalize its arms production, with Zelensky announcing Ukrainian drone production lines in Germany (and the UK already operating similar lines). The program, tied to a “controlled export” policy, aims to export surplus defense equipment to fund urgent military needs, reflecting Ukraine’s rapid expansion of its drone and defense industries.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#defense-technology #drones #ukraine

world22 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Warns Against Any US-Russia Deals That Bypass Kyiv

Zelensky says intelligence indicates Russia and the United States are negotiating bilateral economic deals—dubbed the 'Dmitriev package'—worth about $12 trillion that could affect Ukraine; Kyiv insists it will not back any agreement reached without Ukraine, while talks in Abu Dhabi show no breakthrough as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, with U.S. timing and elections shaping expectations for a possible deal and a potential Miami meeting.

via The Washington Post|

#dmitriev-package #russia #ukraine