Ukraine has paid contractors hundreds of millions of dollars for weapons that have not been delivered, and some of the much-publicized arms donated by its allies have been so decrepit that they were deemed fit only to be cannibalized for spare parts. Ukrainian government documents show that as of the end of last year, Kyiv
The African delegation for ‘peace’, headed by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa, met yesterday with Ukraine’s President Zelensky (left). As reported by BBC News, “South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for de-escalation on both sides and negotiations for peace. “We came here to listen and recognize what the people of Ukraine have gone through,” he
Fish, asterisks, blank messages and the crossed out Z letter: All of these are symbols of opposition to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In a country where public criticism of the war comes with the threat of incarceration, protesters have taken to social media to remain anonymous and adopted a secret language to convey
new video loaded: ‘We Will Stand by Ukraine for as Long as It Takes,’ Austin Says transcript ‘We Will Stand by Ukraine for as Long as It Takes,’ Austin Says Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the U.S. and NATO allies will support Ukraine’s air defenses as the country begins a counteroffensive to reclaim
A Russian activist has died in prison days after describing being tortured and expressing fear for his life, according to his lawyer, in what is believed to be the first known death in custody of a Russian opponent of the war in Ukraine. Anatoly Berezikov, 40, died about a month after he was detained by
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) is keeping a close eye on Russia’s movements across the military, cyber, and information domains. With more than seven years of experience monitoring the situation in Ukraine—as well as Russia’s use of propaganda and disinformation to undermine the United States, NATO,
A delegation of African presidents and diplomats—from Senegal, Uganda, Egypt, Republic of Congo, Zambia, and South Africa—will soon present Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Moscow and Kyiv respectively, a peace plan for ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. The initiative is rare enough to draw some sarcasm about African presidents who
Brad Lendon (left) from CNN reports that, ” As the early stages of Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian invaders is unfolding on the battlefield, hundreds of warplanes from some of Kyiv’s biggest supporters are in the skies over Germany as NATO holds its largest aerial war games ever.“Air Defender 2023” is bringing together 250 warplanes –
Vladimir Putin claims one of the main goals of his Ukraine invasion is to prevent the country joining NATO. This objective may at first glance appear broadly reasonable, but on closer inspection, it actually goes directly against Russia’s own national interests. The idea that Ukrainian NATO membership would pose a security threat to Russia ranks
The Ukrainian counteroffensive is underway. In early June, Kyiv launched its long-anticipated push to drive the Russian forces back. Progress has been slow and steady as the Ukrainian military leadership is trying to find the weak spot in the Russian defenses before it unleashes its main thrust. For the past several months, Ukraine has been
