For Many Western Allies, Sending Weapons to Israel Gets Dicey
Maintaining military support for Israel is becoming increasingly challenging for Western governments amidst global outcry over civilian casualties in Gaza. [ more ]
Germany probes Russian leak of call where officers discuss Ukraine aid
German authorities are investigating a potential leak of a recorded phone call between senior military officials discussing military support for Ukraine.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius describes the leak as a part of a hybrid disinformation attack by Russian President Vladimir Putin. [ more ]
Russia-Ukraine war live: thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus, Yale research shows
Over 2,400 Ukrainian children have been taken to facilities in Belarus since Russia's invasion.
The role of Belarus in the forced transfer of children from Russian-occupied territories is being investigated.
The research by Yale University provides extensive information about the alleged role of Belarus in the Russian relocation program for Ukrainian children. [ more ]
As U.S. rushes to send military aid, Ukrainians applaud lobbying effort
A coalition of various groups successfully lobbied to get $61 billion in aid to Ukraine approved by overcoming hard-right Republican obstruction. [ more ]
General warns House on Ukraine: 'The side that can't shoot back loses'
The war in Ukraine is at a critical juncture, with an urgent need for additional U.S. military support to prevent Russia's imminent advantage in artillery shells.
Failure to provide aid to Ukraine may result in dire consequences, including significant casualties and the collapse of Ukrainian front lines. [ more ]
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
French manufacturers have reduced manufacturing times for weapons systems supplied to Ukraine by half or more.
France is shifting towards directly connecting French defense industries with the Ukrainian army to support their war effort against Russia's invasion. [ more ]
Britain to increase Ukraine support to 2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces
The UK will provide Ukraine with £2.5bn in military support, the largest annual commitment since Russia's invasion.
The package includes long-range missiles, air defense, artillery shells, and drones, and signals a closer partnership between Ukraine and the UK. [ more ]