EU to intensify sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors

In the coming months, European sanctions against Russia are set to further impact its economy, said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as reported by Radio Free Europe.

"Today, at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, we also have an intelligence report about the real state of the Russian economy. According to this report, they are reaching a stage where they have to rely on supply chains heavily. Therefore, the impact of the sanctions will be even stronger in the coming …


Russian drones target humanitarian aid site in Sumy region

Russian troops continue their relentless attacks on border towns in the Sumy region, causing injuries to local residents. On Tuesday morning, May 20, drones launched by Russian troops targeted the village of Velyka Pysarivka just as residents were receiving humanitarian aid, according to a statement by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office on their Telegram channel.

The drone strike on the humanitarian aid distribution site resulted in injuries to two men, aged 51 and 57. The latter was …


Russia's eroding sovereignty: Beijing's influence redefines Moscow's role on global stage

In a geopolitical chessboard reshaped by global conflict and shifting alliances, Russia's touted "sovereignty" narrative seems increasingly hollow as Moscow grows more reliant on Beijing. With China in the driver's seat, forcing unfavorably one-sided deals, Russian propaganda’s independence rhetoric faces a harsh reality check. Neue Zürcher Zeitung reports that experts have long warned about Moscow’s growing dependency on Beijing, as China’s influence transforms Russia into a geopolitical …


Belgium announces €1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

Belgium announces a military aid package for Ukraine valued at €1 billion. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken emphasized that €645 million of this assistance is homegrown. “Producing with our own industry ensures a substantial portion of funds remain in Belgium, bolstering our defense sector,” he stated.

Ukraine is set to receive 100 armored ambulances, Unimog transport vehicles, five unmanned naval vessels, drones, helmets, medical supplies, portable drone detection systems, night vision …


Italy to send 400 decommissioned armored personnel vehicles and additional military aid to Ukraine

Italy has prepared a new aid package for Ukraine. As part of the package, it is anticipated that the Italian version of tracked armored personnel carriers, the VCC-2 Camilino, derivative of the M113 type, will be handed over. Italy is also considering aiding Ukraine with a "satellite observation system" to enhance operation planning, although further details are yet to be disclosed.

According to Defense Express, the VCC-2 Camilino represents Italy’s iteration of the M113A1, complete with …