Tag: weapons shipments
Biden’s commitment to Ukraine – the war depends on two US decisions
Washington There is hardly any place where the war in Ukraine feels as far away as in McLean, the third richest community in the USA. A few days ago, President…
Biden’s commitment to Ukraine – the war depends on two US decisions
Washington There is hardly any place where the war in Ukraine feels as far away as in McLean, the third richest community in the USA. A few days ago, President…
Germany has apparently bought back anti-aircraft Gepard tanks from Qatar
Anti-aircraft tank Gepard in action in Ukraine Berlin The Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksiy Makejev reported on Thursday from the Putlos military training area in Schleswig-Holstein, where Ukrainian soldiers are being trained…
“Indecisiveness is weakness” – Nato disappoints Kiev
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Ukraine has had accession prospects since 2008. (Photo: Bloomberg) Vilnius The NATO states promised Ukraine new weapon systems at their summit in Vilnius, but disappointed…
Baerbock urges determination against Russia in South Africa, but their hosts don’t play along
Pretoria South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor waited patiently for ten minutes at her office on Tuesday for her colleague from Germany, who was stuck in a traffic jam. When…
Joe Biden’s three Ukraine problems
Washington US President Joe Biden had to postpone a meeting with Jens Stoltenberg until this Tuesday. Actually, he should have met the NATO Secretary General in the White House on…
Bundeswehr gets twelve new howitzers and 18 modern Leopard main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6 main battle tank The Bundeswehr gets the tanks handed over to Ukraine replaced by the latest model 2A8. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Bundeswehr will receive new tank howitzers…
Bundeswehr gets twelve new howitzers and 18 modern Leopard main battle tanks
Leopard 2A6 main battle tank The Bundeswehr gets the tanks handed over to Ukraine replaced by the latest model 2A8. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Bundeswehr will receive new tank howitzers…
What challenges the fighter jets could pose to Ukraine
USA F16 jets The fighter planes not only offer advantages. (Photo: Getty Images) In defense against Russian air raids, Kiev plans to use F-16 fighter jets in the near future.…
Germany puts together a new weapons package with a volume of 2.7 billion euros
Ukrainian soldiers training on a Leopard 1 Initially 30 refurbished Leopard 1 main battle tanks from industrial stocks are now to be delivered to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Ahead of…
A decision on Swiss Leopard tanks is a long time coming
Zurich, Geneva It could be the lowest common denominator in the dispute over the export of armaments between Switzerland and Europe: Switzerland has 230 Leopard 2 battle tanks, a total…
Selenski in Poland: A special state visit
Volodmir Zelenskiy speaking in Warsaw The Ukrainian President delivered an emotional speech to the Polish population on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Reuters) Riga, Berlin As a welcome, President Andrzej Duda of…
Chinese leader Xi visits Russia
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping With the visit of the Chinese head of state, the Russian President can show that he is not isolated internationally. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Russian…
Consequences of the pipeline detonation findings for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier gets out of an armored vehicle The Ukrainian army is dependent on arms supplies from abroad. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Washington, Berlin The saga of the Nord Stream pipelines…
Consequences of the pipeline detonation findings for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldier gets out of an armored vehicle The Ukrainian army is dependent on arms supplies from abroad. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Washington, Berlin The saga of the Nord Stream pipelines…
The Truth About Germany’s New Speed - The Editor-in-Chief’s Review
welcome back to our shared look at the past week, ending on a day to remember. A year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine, which many politicians in Europe refused to admit…
Such is the cost to Ukraine and the rest of the world
artillery fire Numerous countries have now agreed to supply main battle tanks to Ukraine, including Germany the Leopard 2, the USA the M1 Abrams and Great Britain the Challenger 2.…
Ukraine is in a difficult phase militarily
Berlin One year after the start of the Russian war of aggression, the defense of the Ukrainians is in a difficult phase, according to German Brigadier General Christian Freuding. The…
Will win “historic confrontation” with Russia
Ukrainian soldier in the east of the country Friday marks the anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Warsaw Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his confidence…
Zelensky announces new punitive measures against Russia
A Ukrainian soldier is buried near Kyiv The Russian war of aggression against the neighboring country is entering its second year this Friday. (Photo: AP) Kyiv, Brussels Ukrainian President Volodymyr…