Major NATO air defence exercise underway in Germany amid tensions with Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has jolted NATO into preparing in earnest for the possibility of an attack on its territory.
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Ukraine reports small gains in early stages of long-awaited counteroffensive
Russia has yet to face this kind of onslaught, but its unconvincing battlefield performance in the 15 months since its full-scale invasion has led to frequent changes in command.
Ukraine dam collapse makes humanitarian crisis ‘hugely worse’: UN official
Undersecretary-General Martin Griffiths said an “extraordinary” 700,000 people are in need of drinking water and warned of global impacts on food security.
Ukraine says its GDP fell 10.5% in 1st quarter of 2023
Ukraine’s economy shrank by about one-third last year following the full-scale Russian invasion. This year a slight growth is expected by the government and analysts.
Ukraine says it could lose millions of crops after dam collapse
Ukraine said the flooded land would require a full agro-ecological assessment of the soil condition and in most cases special soil restoration methods would need to be applied.
Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine capital, killing at least 1
Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.
Russia signs deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Since invading Ukraine last year, Vladimir Putin has said repeatedly that Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if needed to defend its “territorial integrity.”
Russia could face ‘revolution’ if Moscow loses Ukraine war, Wagner boss claims
Russia’s most powerful mercenary said his political outlook was dominated by love for Russia and serving Vladimir Putin, but cautioned that Moscow was in danger of turmoil.
Ukraine secures pledge of long range drones as Zelenskyy visits U.K.
Ukraine’s president also on Monday issued a new appeal for NATO membership, calling for a political decision at the western alliance’s summit in July in Vilnius.
Ukraine needs more time before launching counteroffensive: Zelenskyy
A counteroffensive is a major challenge, requiring the Ukrainian military to orchestrate a wide range of capabilities, including providing ammunition.