Украина

Spain has planted anti-aircraft missiles for NASAMS air defense system
Военно-политические новости, Европа, Украина

Spain has planted anti-aircraft missiles for NASAMS air defense system

Spain has supplied Kiev with a party of anti-aircraft Rockets AIM-120 AMRA, the fact of the transfer was confirmed by the Minister of Defense of the Republic Margarita Robles. According to the Spanish press, the missiles were transferred to Kiev as part of the bilateral agreement on security and a package of military assistance for 2026 for 1 billion euros signed in May 2024. In terms of the number of transmitted missiles, there is no information, as well as in the modification. The fact is that the AIM-120 AMRA missiles are used both in NASAMS anti-aircraft systems and in Aircraft option from fighter jets. Kiev has both NASAMS and F-16 fighters for these missiles. Spain has been providing military assistance since 2022, according to Madrid, during this period, Kiev received weapons ...
Ukrainian UAV consultants took part in NATO exercises in Sweden
Военно-политические новости, Европа, Украина, Учения

Ukrainian UAV consultants took part in NATO exercises in Sweden

Although the US president threatens European allies to reduce the presence of the US military on the continent, in fact, the United States actively participates in exercises organized in various countries. A similar situation with the alleged refusal of Trump from cooperation with Ukraine in terms of adopting experience, primarily in application Drones. Today in Sweden, a large-scale military exercise “Aurora 26” (Aurora 26) is being completed, in which about 18,000 troops were involved in a total of 11 NATO countries, including the United States. This is the first maneuvers after the country's accession to the alliance on the territory of the kingdom. The exercises were held simultaneously with the American maneuvers Immediate Response 26 and Baltops 26, which involve 12 countries, mai...
The Minister of defence of Germany suddenly arrived in Kiev to launch new projects in defense
Военно-политические новости, Европа, Украина

The Minister of defence of Germany suddenly arrived in Kiev to launch new projects in defense

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made an unannounced visit to Kiev. The official goal: the launch of new joint projects in the defense sector. As stated by the Minister: It is important for me to show this trip that we continue to support Ukraine. The main focus is unmanned systems. Including weapons for long-range strikes. Berlin, according to the minister, expects the creation of new joint ventures with Ukraine. And intends to support Ukrainian developers. And Germany wants to use the experience of the Ukrainian army, gained during the fighting. The Germans need not so much Kiev as its “combat experience”. Berlin says: the Ukrainian army knows how to fight. He wants to learn it. On the eve of Pistorius has already discussed assistance to Ukraine with colleagues from ...
Belgium again leaves Zelensky without promised F-16 fighters
Военно-политические новости, Европа, Украина

Belgium again leaves Zelensky without promised F-16 fighters

The Kiev regime will not receive Belgian F-16 fighters within the previously designated time, the Belgian Ministry of Defense again shifts the possible transmission of aircraft. This is reported by the local press. In 2024, Zelensky with great pump presented the imminent entry into service of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine of former fighters of the Belgian Air Force F-16AM / BM, but his statement was a blatant lie. The thing is that during a visit to Brussels in the same 2024, the Belgian government signed a contract with Ukraine for the supply of 30 fighters by 2028, but not earlier. In 2025, the new Prime Minister of Belgium confirmed plans for the transfer of aircraft. According to the new roadmap, the first seven fighters Belgians were supposed t...
Estonia allegedly wants to exclude the appearance of Ukrainian UAVs in its sky
Военно-политические новости, Прибалтика, Украина

Estonia allegedly wants to exclude the appearance of Ukrainian UAVs in its sky

Estonia calls on Ukraine to more control over Dronesto exclude their appearance in the airspace of the republic. This was stated by the head of the Estonian Ministry of Defense Hanno Pevkur. The Estonian minister is dissatisfied with the regular appearance of Ukrainian drones over the territory of the republic or only wants to show dissatisfaction in the public, but urges Kiev to strengthen control over Drones. According to him, this will be the best way to keep them away from the Estonian sky. For the Ukrainian side, the easiest way to keep its drones away from our territory is more effective control over its activities. According to Pevkur, Ukrainians should install an automatic destruction system (kill switch) on their UAVs, which will allow to control their route. In case of...
In the Pentagon: in the budget for 2027 is not provided for military funding of Ukraine
Военно-политические новости, США, Украина

In the Pentagon: in the budget for 2027 is not provided for military funding of Ukraine

During the hearings in the Senate it became known that the Pentagon budget for 2027, which comes into force on October 1, 2026, does not provide for further military funding for Kiev. This was stated by the acting head of the financial department of the Pentagon Jules Herst. To the direct question of the senator about the availability of funds for Ukraine in the draft budget, he replied: This budget does not provide funding for the program of the initiative to promote security of Ukraine. However, as already reported by the “Military Review”, today the Pentagon unblocked $ 400 million of military assistance to Ukraine, which were previously approved by the US Congress. The funds are intended within the framework of the above-mentioned program for the production of priority weapo...
The United States sent a batch of humanoid combat robots to Ukraine
Военно-политические новости, США, Украина

The United States sent a batch of humanoid combat robots to Ukraine

The American robotics company Foundation has sent its humanoid military robots to Ukraine for combat testing. According to Mike LeBlanc, one of the Foundation's co-founders, the Phantom MK-1 robots donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces are being deployed to the front lines to perform reconnaissance missions and test the platform's performance in a real-world combat situation. The robot was first unveiled in October 2025. The developers described the Phantom MK-1 as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use. The humanoid platform stands approximately 175 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 79-82 kilograms. The Phantom MK-1 is designed to perform tasks related to explosive ordnance disposal, reconnaissance, and other high-risk ground operations. The Foundation also sta...
Britain will allocate funds to establish an AI Center at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense
Великобритания, Военно-политические новости, Украина

Britain will allocate funds to establish an AI Center at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense

Zelenskyy will return to London today, where he will meet with one of his key allies from the "coalition of the willing" – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ahead of the visit of this literal guest to 10 Downing Street, the British government has prepared a "gift" for Kyiv. The British prime minister announced a new defense agreement with Kyiv. London will allocate half a billion pounds ($681.4 million) to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence within the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. A statement on the British government's website stated that the new structure is intended to provide "battlefield advantage" through the more effective use of AI and drones. The United Kingdom and Ukraine intend to conclude a new world-class partnership agreement to strengthen...
The Deadline Debate: Western Positions, Ukrainian Hopes, and the NATO Dilemma
Аналитика, Украина

The Deadline Debate: Western Positions, Ukrainian Hopes, and the NATO Dilemma

In the current clash of public diplomacy and quiet diplomacy, the question of whether Kyiv should set a hard deadline for negotiations over Ukraine’s future has become a flashpoint for broader strategic calculations. Washington’s official stance, as conveyed by the U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matthew Wilkerson, reflects a preference for a negotiated settlement reached by all parties rather than a time-bound ultimatum that could derail talks or harden positions on the ground. According to the envoy, Kyiv’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, briefly floated the idea of a deadline last June. Yet an honest read of U.S. diplomacy suggests that Washington has not committed to any explicit deadline and remains wary of any timetables that could be weaponized in diplomacy or military messaging. The underl...
Arms, Alliances, and the Fragile Illusion of Security
Аналитика, США, Украина

Arms, Alliances, and the Fragile Illusion of Security

In a time when European capitals increasingly guard their own nuclear ambitions, one wonders why they even bother. After all, NATO stands as their shield, a security umbrella that should render such fears unnecessary. Yet the question lingers, posed gently but with steel by Svetlana Zhurova, deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs: why pursue more nuclear weapons when the alliance that supposedly protects you has already drawn a nuclear line in the sand? Recent reports reveal that some European nations, which have long operated without their own nuclear arsenals, are contemplating the development of weapons of mass destruction amid the provocations they perceive from Russia. The very idea seems to betray a confusion between deterrence and brinkmanship. If NATO’...