#weapons

#weapons

U.S. allowing Ukraine to use certain weapons near Kharkiv for counter-fire, a shift in policy while still opposing strikes inside Russia. [ more ]

Ukrainian Armor Design and Manufacturing Co. is producing mortar launchers and armored vehicles in response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine

Western support for Ukraine is waning while Russia continues to acquire weapons from Iran and North Korea [ more ]

Russia calls on France to stop sending mercenaries and supplying weapons to Ukraine

State Duma adopts appeal for a parliamentary investigation into French citizens' participation in criminal actions in Ukraine [ more ]

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for Western support and tighter sanctions against Putin to ensure that Russia does not succeed in its war

Zelenskyy urges Europe to understand that Putin's plans go beyond Ukraine and emphasizes the need for change

EU and NATO leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos express support for Ukraine and emphasize the importance of supplying weapons and financing to Kyiv [ more ]

$1 billion worth of weapons sent to Ukraine by the US have not been properly tracked, raising concerns they could be stolen or smuggled.

American officials have failed to account for nearly 40,000 weapons that should have been closely monitored. [ more ]

NATO countries concerned about China supplying microelectronics to Russia for weapons, need strong deterrence against Russian aggression. [ more ]

Taiwan has ordered $19 billion in American weapons to defend itself against threats from China, but delivery on many of those orders is years away.

The delays in delivery increase Taiwan's vulnerability to a potential Chinese invasion or blockade.

Taiwan's own weapons industry remains small. [ more ]

Police officers in high crime areas of London report that suspects often carry weapons, even if they don't use them.

A new Met approach called Clear, Hold, Build is being implemented in high crime areas, involving arrests, long-term presence, and community involvement. [ more ]

A man was charged with weapons and drugs offenses after being spotted on a shop's roof in Brentwood. [ more ]

Police officer injured during arrest in Camberwell involving a man with a large machete.

Arrest made on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, highlighting the dangers officers face daily. [ more ]

Police surveillance led to the arrest of two drug dealers with illicit substances and weapons.

The successful operation helped reduce violence in the area by removing dangerous individuals and weapons from the streets. [ more ]

A man was arrested in Queens with weapons, body armor, and suspicious writings, raising concerns about potential terrorism. [ more ]

David Cameron urges Republican party to back Ukraine with more long-range weapons

Calls for the west to seize Russian central bank assets [ more ]

The White House warns that the US will run out of money to send weapons to Ukraine by the end of the year.

This could severely jeopardize Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia. [ more ]

A Czech crowdfunding project has raised €23 million to purchase weapons for the Ukrainian army.

The initiative is aimed at putting pressure on Western governments to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Czech site also sells T-shirts mocking the Russian president and other gifts to galvanize donors. [ more ]

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine and announced an additional $100m in weapons to be sent from the US.

Ukraine sacked two senior cyber defence officials as prosecutors launched a probe into alleged embezzlement in the government's cyber security agency.

Russia barred entry to Moldovan officials and complained about moves to block Russian media ahead of local elections. [ more ]

David Cameron visits Ukraine in his first overseas trip as foreign secretary.

Cameron jokes about disagreements with Boris Johnson and expresses support for Ukrainian president.

Cameron promises continued moral, diplomatic, economic, and military support to Ukraine. [ more ]