Ukraine War, Day 346: EU Toughens Russia Sanctions, US Confirms More Military Aid
EU agrees a price on imports of Russian oil products, and US confirms a $2.175 billion military aid package to Ukraine including longer-range bombs.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 4, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
EU agrees a price on imports of Russian oil products, and US confirms a $2.175 billion military aid package to Ukraine including longer-range bombs.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 3, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
As European Union leaders visit Kyiv, EU announces more financial and military support — but Ukraine President Zelenskiy seeks tougher sanctions on Russia.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 2, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
At end of day of anti-corruption raids, President Zelenskiy tells nation of need to “change as much as necessary to ensure that people do not abuse power”.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Feb 1, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Biden Administration to send longer-range advanced rockets to Ukraine for the first time, as part of a military aid package worth more than $2 billion
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 31, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Analyzing Ukraine President Zelenskiy’s appeal for US-made F-16 jets, likelihood of supply from US and/or European countries, and Russia’s likely response
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 31, 2023 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, MENA, Video, What's New, World | 2
After Israel’s drone strike on military facility in central Iran last weekend, a look at motives and the significance for Tehran and the Middle East
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 31, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
EA on Monocle 24 and Ireland’s RTE: Fighter Jets for Ukraine? Monday’s Coverage: F-16 Jets —...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 30, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Following commitment of tanks by international coalition, Ukraine President Zelenskiy calls on partners to accelerate the supply of weapons to Kyiv.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 29, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
After confirmation of battle tanks to Ukraine, Pentagon considering supply of F-16 fighter jets. Ukrainians say “advantages will be just immense”.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 28, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
As Russia seeks breakthrough to counter losses & surge in international military assistance to Kyiv, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says situation “extremely acute”.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 27, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
“Ukraine Will Not Be Broken!”: Russia fails again with a missile barrage trying to cause significant damage to Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 26, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine officials hail international commitment of tanks as “only the beginning” in support to defeat Russia’s invasion — and now seek fighter jets.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 26, 2023 | Europe, Russia, What's New, World | 0
Number of tanks & when they may appear on Ukraine’s battlefield; politics around decision; and why this is likely to culminate in defeat of Putin’s invasion
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 25, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
After 9 months of appeals by Ukraine Government and weeks of negotiation and debate, Germany approves the delivery of Leopard heavy battle tanks to Kyiv.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 24, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announces personnel changes at senior and lower levels, following detention of a Deputy Minister on a bribery charge.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 23, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Germany’s Foreign Minister Baerbock says Poland can send German-made Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine — but will Scholz Government finally end indecision?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 22, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
At memorial service for victims of helicopter crash in Brovary, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pays tribute to all killed during Russian invasion.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 21, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Friday’s meeting of Defense Ministers from 50+ countries ends with no decision — notably from the US and Germany — on heavy battle tanks for Ukraine.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 20, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine may finally receive international commitment of modern heavy battle tanks, as Defense Ministers of 50 countries meet at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 19, 2023 | Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, What's New, World | 0
Analyzing Putin’s lack of options as Ukraine — having withstood his attempts to starve & freeze it into submission — is bolstered by more military aid.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 19, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
US officials signal Biden Administration’s support of Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, occupied by Russia since 2014, to bolster Kyiv’s position in any talks.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 18, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Western countries pledged more military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, with signals that a coordinated supply of heavy battle tanks is being considered.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 17, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Kremlin publicly pushes back against the campaign of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group mercenaries, for more power and influence.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 16, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy challenges “cowardly silence” of Russians after Moscow missile strike on apartment block in Dnipro kills 40 residents.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 15, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
UK commits to delivery of 14 Challenger battle tanks to Ukraine to “push Russian troops back”. Will US and Germany to follow with war-changing supply?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 14, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Amid Russia’s “victory” in small town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, in-fighting worsens in Moscow between Wagner Group mercenaries and Defense Ministry.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 13, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Russian forces finally control most Soledar in east Ukraine — but analysts note advance is “operationally insignificant” for Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 12, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Poland signals significant change on Ukraine battlefield, sending German-made heavy battle tanks to Kyiv “as part of building international coalition”.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 11, 2023 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Russia’s artillery fire in its Ukraine invasion has fallen by up to 75%, pointing to diminished capability after 10 1/2 months of attacks across country.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 11, 2023 | Brexit, UK, What's New, World | 0
“5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. For hard Brexiteers, acceptance is replaced by blind, deaf, not-very-smart fantasy.”
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