Tax increases planned? Russian budget with record military spending passed
The Russian parliament has passed a budget for 2024 that increases military spending to more than a third of total state expenditures.
New wave of attacks: Russia aims to “bomb Ukraine back to the Ice Age”
According to the assessment of British intelligence, Ukraine is facing a new major wave of attacks. This was reported by the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland.
In just 24 hours: Ukraine “eliminates” over 1000 Russian soldiers
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has published the latest Russian losses. Since the beginning of the offensive war against Ukraine, Russia has already lost 321,800 soldiers.
Kremlin concerned: Outcome of the presidential election in Russia uncertain?
Despite the broad support enjoyed by incumbent President Vladimir Putin in Russia, the Kremlin expressed concern over the outcome of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. This was reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Ukrainian advances: Moscow tries to contain “hysteria”
Remarkable advances have been made by Ukraine on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River. This is causing increasing concern, especially among Russian military bloggers.
United Nations: US ambassador compares Putin to Stalin
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has compared the war tactics of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the atrocities committed by Joseph Stalin during the Holodomor.
New wonder weapon? Ukraine introduces “Backfire”
Ukraine has introduced its latest drone technology, capable of flying up to 35 kilometers behind enemy lines while resisting Russian electronic jamming.
Russia will not support traditional ceasefire before the Olympic Games
The resolution for a ceasefire before the Olympic Games was not adopted by Russia. Normally, the resolution is passed unanimously every year, but this year, in addition to Russia, Syria also abstained.
“We expect no gifts”: Selenskyj hopes for EU signal
The EU accession negotiations for Ukraine are slowly getting underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, hopes for a swift decision in this regard.
1.3 billion: New arms package for Ukraine from Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is currently visiting Ukraine. He does not come empty-handed: a new arms package for Ukraine worth 1.3 billion euros has just been approved by Germany.