German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine to produce artillery shells, military vehicles, gunpowder, and anti-aircraft weapons, the AFP reported on March 14.…
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Germany confirms bugging of Bundeswehr Ukraine war talks
by Jose Mariaby Jose MariaChancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged a quick probe into a Russian leak of secret talks about the Ukraine war. The German military has confirmed the talks were real, but couldn’t…
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German army chief wants more money for equipment.
Berlin (2/3 – 62.50). Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says the €100 billion committed by the government last year is insufficient. Meanwhile, an association representing soldiers says the Bundeswehr turnaround needs…
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Russians eavesdropped on secret conversations between German general’s German chancellor promises “meticulous investigation”
by Jose Miguelby Jose MiguelBerlin/Singapore (1/3 – 38.46). Russian propagandists have published a recording of a “conversation between four senior German officers”. In it, they discuss the possible supply of Taurus cruise missiles to…
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Can Ukraine Still Win?
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoAs Congress continues to delay aid and Volodymyr Zelensky replaces his top commander, military experts debate the possible outcomes. Long before it was reported, at the end of January, that…
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France gives Ukraine 12 more howitzers amid flak for not pulling its weight
The artillery coalition for Ukraine, co-led by France and the US, launches in Paris. France will give 12 more Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu…
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Helicopter Crash That Killed Former Ukrainian Minister Linked to Safety Rules Violation: Investigation
An investigation into a local helicopter crash in January which killed 15 people, including Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, revealed on Monday that the incident was caused by a violation…
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Five Injured in Ukrainian Capital in Drone Attack
At least five people were injured here overnight Saturday as Russian forces carried out a large-scale drone attack against the city, authorities said. Russia attacked Ukraine with 75 kamikaze drones…
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Commission Recommends Opening EU Accession Talks With Ukraine, Moldova
by Adan Siuranaby Adan SiuranaThe European Commission gave its green light to start European Union (EU) accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, the institution’s President Ursula von der Leyen said here on Wednesday as…
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EU Leader to Visit Ukraine Ahead of Membership Talks Decision
by Adan Siuranaby Adan SiuranaPresident of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Ukraine this month, the TSN.ua media outlet reported Thursday, citing Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina. During her visit,…