Ukraina

Here’s why Trump’s inconsistent support for Ukraine is so dangerous   (The Hill) President Trump just took a partial step back from historic ignominy when it comes to the controversial issue of Ukraine. Read More Ukraine fielding new crop of unmanned boats optimized for river combat   (Defense News) Ukraine’s fleet of unmanned surface vessels is expanding with the emergence of a new, smaller type dedicated to riverine warfare for countering Russian presence in key waterways. Read More   Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,238   (Al Jazeera) Here are the key events on day 1,238 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Read More     Russia launches ‘massive’ drone bombardment on Zelensky’s hometown, Ukrainian officials say   (CNN) Russia sent hundreds of drones toward Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with four key regions coming under heavy attack and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown facing “massive” bombardment, officials said. Read More     Ukrainians welcome US aid, concerned over Trump’s ultimatum to Putin   (The Associated Press) Ukrainians welcomed President Donald Trump’s pledge of more U.S.-made weapons in their fight against Russia’s invasion, even though it is unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly. Read More     Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory   (Breaking Defense) Ukraine could secure victory over Russia if international partners supply Kyiv with additional air defense systems and end resistance to long range strikes inside Russian territory, according to a senior Ukrainian military official. Read More     Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons   (The Associated Press) President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons as Kyiv awaits an injection of U.S. weaponry that it hopes will help it beat back an intensi- fying Russian air offensive. Read More     Interceptor drones: Ukraine’s best bet against Russian Shaheds   (Counteroffensive Pro) To counter Shaheds, interceptor drones need a specific set of capabilities: They must fly   at more than 200 km/h, have safeguards against jamming by friendly electronic warfare equipment, and work seamlessly with radars. Read More

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Nå vil Trump tjene grovt på å selge våpen til NATO for videreeksport til Zelenkyj. Men betyr dette at USA ikke lenger vil bli med på spleiselaget Ukraina, men han blir med på forretningen Ukraina? (Red.)

Rutte backs Trump plan for Europe to fund Ukraine arms

(UK Defence Journal) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed a new proposal by President Donald Trump that would see European nations foot the bill for supplying Ukraine with weapons drawn from American stockpiles. Read More

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In Reversal, Trump Arms Ukraine and Threatens Sanctions on Countries That Buy Russian Oil Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine July 14, and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal, a major policy shift brought on by frustration with Moscow's ongoing attacks on its neighbor.