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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
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Ukrainian F-16s Get Latest US Air Force Electronic Warfare and Jamming Software
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Battle Lines Mostly Static 1-Month After Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine has grabbed about as much as it can and Russia isn’t likely to be able to kick Kyiv’s troops out any time soon.
Putin Seems Intent on Dealing with Anything Other Than Kursk
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
The Battle of Kursk 2024
A quick assessment of what we know about the surprise Ukrainian assault into Russia, and what might be Ukraine’s strategic and operational objectives.
Does Trump’s Greenland Gambit Have Any Basis in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Donald Trump’s desire for the Arctic island could capitalize on energy and security needs arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but whether he should pursue it is another question.
Ukraine in the EU: Could Poland’s EU Council Presidency Be Yanukovych’s Nightmare?
On Jan. 1, Poland assumed the six-month presidency of the EU Council from Hungary. Among its goals are the consolidation of EU member states in response to risks posed by Russia.
Has Zelensky Finally Struck Out at Belarus’s Lukashenko?
After avoiding siding with the Belarusian democratic opposition, Zelensky suddenly seems to have changed his stance and may be attempting to undermine Lukashenko in Moscow’s eyes.
Ukraine Reduces Length of F-16 Pilot Training – A Step Too Far?
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister confirms a three-month reduction in the training period for its pilots on US F-16 fighters to get them up to speed as quickly as possible.
The Ramstein Format: From Military-Political Cooperation to New Global Security Architecture
Ukraine has received $106 billion in aid under the Ramstein format
America, the Arsenal of Democracy? Not Any More.
The year 2024 was disastrous for US arms support to Ukraine. The equation was fairly simple. As Ukrainian firepower went down, Russian ground gains went up.
How the Vatican Appeases Putin’s Orthodox Auxiliaries
Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church leader has visited Pope Francis, but the Vatican has deliberately kept silent so as not to incur the wrath of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Trump’s ‘Person of the Year’ Interview – ‘Peace Through Strength’ Does Not Mean ‘Abandoning’ Ukraine
Trump says he won’t ‘abandon’ Ukraine, but it’s unclear how his ‘peace through strength’ plan could end the war – and potentially compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty in the process.
Russia Could Test Launch Oreshnik Missile Friday Morning – NOTAM
Multiple Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by Russia, alongside US warnings, indicate that Moscow might soon conduct a “test launch” of its new “Oreshnik” missile again.
The Fall of Syria’s Assad Reveals Limitation of Russia’s Military, Global Influence
The sudden collapse of Assad’s regime in Syria reveals the limits of Russia’s military capabilities as Moscow struggles to maintain its offensives in the war in Ukraine.
How Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Could Reshape US-Ukraine Relations
Trump’s pick for Ukraine envoy, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, brings a seasoned military background and bold diplomacy to end the war, but his stance on NATO and Russia could challenge Ukraine’s position.
How Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine is Driving Up the Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner for Americans
Americans can be grateful to Putin this Thanksgiving for contributing to the higher price of a traditional turkey dinner since he launched Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
After avoiding siding with the Belarusian democratic opposition, Zelensky suddenly seems to have changed his stance and may be attempting to undermine Lukashenko in Moscow’s eyes.
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