The Defense Ministry is launching an initiative to increase the use of unmanned ground systems in the Ukrainian army, introducing robotics units, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Feb. 5.
Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, both …
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Ukraine's Defense Ministry introduces robotic units into army
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Who are the Ukrainian Rangers
Introduction of the newest Special Operations Forces units bearing the legendary name.
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Finally at Home! 150 for 150 POW Exchange in Ukraine
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Why does Trump want Ukraine’s ‘rare earths’?
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 3 he was looking to cut a deal with Ukraine by giving the war-torn country weapons and aid in return for its “rare earths and other things.” But what exactly did Trump mean and what does Ukraine have to offer …
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Ukraine Doesn't Give Russia What It Wants – Everything
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Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries to destabilize economy and military operations
In a string of drone attacks targeting Russia's oil refining industry, Kyiv aims to destabilize Russia's economy and halt its military operations.
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has spent the last year and a half preparing …
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Remote detonation tragedy at Rivne enlistment centre: Russian-hired agent involved
In a tragic turn of events, a terror attack at the Rivne Enlistment Center on February 1 was orchestrated remotely, reportedly involving a Russian-hired agent who perished in the incident.
The Russian special services are alleged to have masterminded …
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Finally at Home! 150 for 150: POW Exchange Between Ukraine and Russia
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Next Ramstein summit to be held on Feb. 12 under UK chairmanship, media reports
The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place on Feb. 12 under the chairmanship of the U.K. instead of the U.S., Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Feb. 5, citing its undisclosed …
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Zelensky suggests Ukrainian Security Service may be behind assassination of Armen Sarkisyan, founder of DPR’s ArBat battalion
In a recent development, Ukraine's Security Service successfully killed an individual who allegedly orchestrated groups of "titushky" (thugs) involved in the killing of Ukrainians during the Revolution of Dignity, Ukrainian President Volodymyr …
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Ukraine extends martial law until May 9
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law the extension of martial law and general mobilization from Feb. 8 to May 9.
Zelensky first declared martial law and general mobilization on Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia started its full-scale …
Oil refinery near Krasnodar is under attack. New aid package from UK. Rubio about USAID
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Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats
In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.
Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's …
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Russian intelligence behind deadly Rivne draft office bombing, Ukraine's SBU claims
Russia recruited the attacker responsible for a deadly explosion at a military enlistment office in Rivne, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on Feb. 5, revealing details of the investigation.
The bombing on Feb. 1 killed the suspected …
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Investigation uncovers Russia's 'shadow fleet' of 230 tankers evading sanctions
The Russian "shadow fleet", responsible for exporting oil while bypassing international sanctions, comprises 230 tankers previously owned by companies in the US and Europe, according to an investigation by an international consortium of journalists, …
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Ukraine brings back 150 POWs from Russian captivity in prisoner swap
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukraine brought back 150 Ukrainian service members from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Feb. 5, marking another prisoner exchange between Kyiv and …
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US 'not going to eliminate foreign aid,' Rubio says amid USAID shutdown push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 4 that foreign aid should serve U.S. interests rather than function as charity, emphasizing that the Trump administration does not intend to halt all international assistance.
“I continue to …
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Trump's team split over how to end war in Ukraine, NBC reports
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is split over how to end the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported on Feb. 5.
Citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials, the outlet said Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, and …
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Ukraine offering gas storage facilities for US LNG to boost Europe's energy security
Ukraine could store U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its underground facilities to bolster bilateral cooperation and Europe’s energy security, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Feb. 5 at a press conference attended by the Kyiv …
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Kellogg to discuss Trump's Ukraine strategy at Munich Security Conference
Keith Kellogg, U.S. Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, said on Feb. 5 he plans to attend the Munich Security Conference next week to discuss ending the war.
“I look forward to speaking about (Trump’s) goal to end …
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Explosion reported near Khmelnytskyi Oblast draft office, 1 killed, 4 injured
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An explosion near a military enlistment office in Kamianets-Podilskyi in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on Feb. 5 left at least one person dead and four injured, Suspilne reported, citing a …
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We Have Started Discussions with Trump's Administration – Zelenskyy
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UK pledges $69 million to boost Ukraine's resilience, grain deliveries to Syria
The U.K. will provide Ukraine with 55 million pounds ($69 million) in new humanitarian and economic assistance to promote a long-term partnership between the two nations, the British government announced on Feb. 5.
“This funding for social, …