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Lukashenko claims West ready for Ukraine peace talks
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko claimed that there is a "shift" among Western politicians, who are allegedly ready to negotiate peace in Ukraine. President Lukashenko expressed his views on the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine during an international conference on Eurasian security held in Minsk, reports the state news agency BELTA.
Lukashenko asserts that Western countries have changed their stance and are open to negotiations for a "draw" …
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Norway commits $118.8 million for Ukrainian F-16 armament and maintenance
Norway has announced plans to allocate funds for the procurement of weapons and spare parts for Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Odesa, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram unveiled additional military assistance for Ukraine, specifically for the maintenance of the F-16 aircraft. Norway is expected to provide $118.8 million in grants for these purposes through the JUMPSTART mechanism, according to Militarnyi.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that this …
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Zelensky: Poland holds back on MiG-29 jets for Ukraine despite NATO agreements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Poland is not sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite previous agreements with NATO. Zelensky said, speaking during a meeting with local community leaders in the Zakarpattia region, that Warsaw is searching for reasons not to deliver combat aircraft to Kyiv.
The Ukrainian President emphasized the nation's eagerness to acquire these planes from Poland but stated that Warsaw has been unable to supply them due to its own aviation needs. …
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Poland scales back military support to Ukraine, citing national defense priorities
Poland’s President has clarified that Kyiv no longer considers Warsaw one of its pivotal partners due to the scaled-back military assistance. He highlighted, however, that Poland cannot provide the promised MiG-29 jets to Ukraine until NATO offers assurances for the defense of Polish airspace.
In a discussion with Radio Zet, President Andrzej Duda noted that Polish-Ukrainian relations have shifted amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict since his country can't provide military aid at the …
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Finland escalates efforts against Russian assets with major seizures in Helsinki and beyond
Finland has commenced the confiscation of Russian state assets, with the country's enforcement authorities seizing a plot belonging to the Russian Science and Culture Center in Helsinki. The operation, reported by Helsingin Sanomat, marks a significant escalation in Finnish actions against Russian properties.
Among the seized properties is the Russian Science and Culture Center situated in the Taka-Töölö district of Helsinki. Reports also highlight the confiscation of an office building in the …