war | Lack of military aid: are there difficulties now?

The West has so far largely stood united behind Ukraine. But several events from the weekend are causing concern for the country – this could just be a foretaste. There hasn’t been much movement recently: Despite fierce firefights, the Ukrainian General Staff reported no new gains in territory in its large-scale offensive on Sunday evening. […]
“It’s just a matter of time”

Ukrainian grain exports fall by around 25 percent 12:01 p.m.: Ukraine has exported significantly less grain since the summer than a year ago. In the current 2023/24 season, which began in July, 6.68 million tons of grain have been exported so far, 25.8 percent less than in the same period last year, the Ministry of […]
Record number of drone attacks on Ukraine

Day 586: Ukraine was attacked with a record number of drones in September. London also wants to train soldiers in Ukraine. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Bulgaria is also closing its border to cars from Russia 7:19 p.m.: Following several other European countries, Bulgaria is now closing […]
Congress averts shutdown – result threatens aid for Ukraine

In a dramatic turnaround, the US Congress has averted a government shutdown. But the result puts Ukraine in danger and puts Germany under pressure to act. Shortly before midnight there were two certainties in Washington: The “government shutdown” has been averted for the next 45 days. However, Ukraine will no longer receive billions in financial […]
Zelensky wants a strong arms industry in his own country

The Ukrainian president wants to make his country more attractive to defense companies. He hopes to soon become less dependent on weapons supplies from the West. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announced the establishment of a defense industry alliance at a forum with representatives of international defense companies in Kiev. The basis of the association is […]
Zelensky wants to significantly boost arms production

The Ukrainian president wants to make his country more attractive to defense companies. He hopes to soon become less dependent on weapons supplies from the West. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announced the establishment of a defense industry alliance at a forum with representatives of international defense companies in Kiev. The basis of the association is […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Moscow continues to rely on mercenaries and private armies

Day 584: Moscow apparently continues to hire mercenaries for the war in Ukraine. Zelensky promises news today. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance London: Moscow continues to rely on volunteers and mercenaries 10.30 a.m.: According to British intelligence experts, Russia continues to rely on volunteer associations and private […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Zelensky announces “important news”.

Day 584: Zelensky promises news for today. Ukraine wants to build its own anti-aircraft systems. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Russian attack hits Ukrainian infrastructure 2:43 a.m: According to the governor, an infrastructure facility in western Ukraine was damaged by a Russian attack. “Unfortunately, an infrastructure facility […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Report: Russia has the biggest terrain gains

Day 583: Russia is said to have conquered more terrain in 2023 than Ukraine. Three people die after a rocket attack in Kherson. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Report: Russia has the biggest terrain gains this year 3:25 a.m.: Russia is said to have made the biggest […]
Ukraine war in the news blog | Putin increases military budget by 70 percent

Day 583: Kiev reports attacks during the night. Bulgaria sends anti-aircraft missiles. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Putin increases military budget by 70 percent 12:19 a.m.: Russia is apparently preparing for a longer war. According to reports from the AFP news agency, documents from the Russian Ministry […]