War in Ukraine
Russia will have the second largest military in the world by active troop size.
Sep. 17
Ukraine
A new version of the national tax law seeks to provide $1.4 billion more in military funding, cut down from the original draft worth $3.5 billion. Lawmakers will vote on the new bill next month.
Sep. 17
Drones
Recent satellite imagery shows there were bombers on the tarmac recently, but actual damage to one of the Kremlin’s biggest military airfields isn’t clear. The base is well outside of US ATACMS range.
Sep. 17
Germany
Germany said the restrictions, starting Monday, were aimed to curb illegal migration. The move was criticized by neighboring Poland as a violation of the Schengen zone’s free movement principle.
Sep. 17
Ukraine
Germany will provide €100 million ($111 million) in aid to help Ukraine through the coming winter as it weathers Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Sep. 17
Selling volumes increase for bonds internally and externally while Ukraine competes fifth round of the the IMF program and tests the market reaction to hryvnia weakening. Weekly Insight for Sept. 16.
Sep. 17
Israel
Ukraine’s 5th Separate Tank Brigade unveiled its newly upgraded Leopard 1A5V tanks in public for the first time saying that two of its main weaknesses have been overcome.
Sep. 17
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians have proven their bravery in their fight for survival, which is also Europe’s fight for its values. The UK and US must summon the courage to lead.
Sep. 17
Top News
In early 2024, Germany agreed to the sale of RCH 155 wheeled howitzers to Qatar, which will return PzH 2000 self-propelled tracked artillery for transfer to Ukraine.
Sep. 17
Belarus
Maria Kolesnikova was the star of a street movement that shook the Minsk regime four years ago -- she then famously ripped up her passport while the KGB tried to forcibly deport her.
Sep. 17
Russia
The ban comes after the United States accused RT and employees of the state-run outlet of funneling $10 million through shell entities to covertly fund influence campaigns on social media channels.
Sep. 17
War in Ukraine
A Ukrainian FPV drone operator, speaking to Kyiv Post, described this tactic as dubious, though some Ukrainian media argue that it’s worth paying attention to.
Sep. 17
Top News
Ukraine could draw on Poland’s experience in adapting its economy to European standards and integrating with the EU.
Sep. 17
War in Ukraine
Suspect in foiled Trump attempt published a book about Ukraine war; NATO head hints that allies should drop long-range weapon restrictions; UN Secretary-General says war must end with Ukraine intact.
Sep. 17
Denmark
Copenhagen and Kyiv officials, worked with domestic producers and overseas suppliers to put modern artillery in the hands of Ukrainian gunners, only three months after the financing came through.
Sep. 16
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post’s Special Military Correspondent Stefan Korshak offers a personal take on the latest developments on the front line.
Sep. 16
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 16
War in Ukraine
Nowhere is the dangerous paralysis of the West felt more than in triage units and hospitals near the front lines in Ukraine. Delays in arms shipments are costing lives.
Sep. 16
Top News
Environmentalists say it may take more than a year to restore the Desna's fauna, as the river is now devoid of fish and other living creatures.
Sep. 16