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Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that more than 20 NATO member states will meet or exceed the target of allocating 2% of GDP to defense spending this year. This marks a significant increase from just five years ago when the number was fewer than ten. Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of this investment, stating that it benefits both Europe and the United States. Additionally, Stoltenberg discussed the ongoing adaptation of NATO’s military arsenal, particularly in response to escalating tensions and nuclear rhetoric from Russia.…

Lithuania has announced that it will be sending 14 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine to support the country’s demining efforts. The move aims to enhance the demining capabilities of the Ukrainian army and is part of Lithuania’s contribution to the Demining Coalition led by Iceland. The U.S.-built vehicles are expected to arrive in Ukraine this week. This assistance comes at a crucial time as nearly a third of Ukraine’s territory has been mined since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The presence of mines has hindered Ukrainian counteroffensives and led to civilian casualties. Russia, which had the world’s largest stockpile…

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the ongoing adaptation of the military alliance’s nuclear arsenal, citing it as the ultimate security guarantee amidst rising tensions with Russia. The U.S. is modernizing its nuclear weapons in Europe, while F-35 jets replace the F-16 in NATO’s nuclear role. Tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate, with the U.S. considering increased deployment of strategic nuclear weapons. Russia and Belarus recently conducted nuclear drills, responding to perceived threats from Western officials. Despite nuclear threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, and the West, Russia has refrained from using its nuclear arsenal during the…

Russian Naval Vessels Arrive in Cuba for Military Exercises Russian naval vessels, including a warship and nuclear-powered submarine, have arrived in Cuba for military exercises in the Caribbean. The vessels were greeted with a cannon fire salute in the harbor. Officials confirm no nuclear weapons onboard. Before reaching Cuba, the Russian defense ministry reported conducting training with “high-precision missile weapons.” The U.S. closely monitored the vessels, speculating Russia’s intent to showcase naval power post-Ukraine’s strikes on its fleet. In response to Western threats, Russian President Putin hinted at supplying advanced weapons to regions for strikes on Western targets. The ongoing…

Slovakia’s defense minister accuses his predecessor of “treason” for sending fighter jets to Ukraine, sparking a heated debate on national values and international support. Despite government reluctance, Slovak citizens took matters into their own hands by launching a fundraising campaign to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine. The initiative, “Ammunition for Ukraine,” raised over 4 million euros ($4.3 million) from more than 65,000 donors in less than a month. \ Source link

Editor’s note: This is a developing story, and is being updated regularly. Tragedy struck as at least eight people, including two children, lost their lives in a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. Four individuals remain missing, while 21 have been reported injured. The missile hit a residential area, leading to chaos and devastation. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences, emphasizing the urgent need to enhance air defense against Russian aggression. As the situation unfolds, the world watches in shock at the ongoing atrocities. The continuous updates highlight the gravity of the conflict and the resilience…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once A recent report by Bloomberg has exposed a Russian intelligence operative, Artem , who has been orchestrating disinformation campaigns in Africa and Europe. The operative has been targeting European journalists to spread false narratives in the continent, covering travel costs for some to visit Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine and even financing planted news articles. The rise of Russian disinformation activities in Europe has raised concerns among officials, with cases like the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk and Latvian MEP Tatjana Zdanoka being flagged…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once In the latest blow to Russia’s military prestige, Ukraine claimed to have targeted Moscow’s cutting-edge Su-57 fighter jets. The strike reportedly damaged the aircraft at the Akhtubinsk airfield, showcasing the limitations of Russia’s most modern fighter jet. What does Russia say about the Su-57? Russian propaganda media hyped the Su-57 as superior to the American F-35, but its performance in Ukraine suggests otherwise, failing to meet the standards of a fifth-generation fighter. What is a ‘fifth-generation’ jet? Fifth-generation jets must meet technological criteria…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in the fight to support independent journalism in Ukraine by becoming a member or supporting us just once. Your contribution helps us bring you the latest news and updates. Russian anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko is burning in the Barents Sea after an engine malfunctioned and caught fire, according to Dmytro Pletenchuk, press chief for the Southern Defense Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Pletenchuk stated on Facebook that the ship with several hundred crew onboard was locked in a “struggle for survival,” attributed to Ukraine’s sanctions affecting the Russian Navy’s ability to service engines…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join us in this fight to uphold independent journalism in Ukraine. The Financial Times (FT) reported on June 10 about the strained relations between Kyiv and Western allies due to government firings, resignations, and reshuffles. Concerns are rising about how Ukraine can address its energy infrastructure amidst Russia’s repeated attacks. Mustafa Nayyem, head of Ukraine’s Infrastructure Development Agency, recently resigned citing “systemic obstacles” hindering his work, with two other officials following suit. Earlier, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov was dismissed by Ukraine’s Parliament. The FT revealed that tensions between Kyiv and Western partners have escalated due…