NATO grapples with shortage of critical ammunition for Ukraine

The US and Europe are struggling to provide Ukraine with the large amount of ammunition it will need for a prolonged counteroffensive against Russia, and Western officials are racing to ramp up production to avoid shortages on the battlefield that could hinder Kyiv’s progress.

The dwindling supply of […]

Crimean Bridge damage will cause logistical problems for Russian forces, Ukrainian official

A boat sails next to the Crimean Bridge connecting Russia with the peninsula across the Kerch Strait, in Crimea, on July 17. Stringer/Reuters

The destruction of part of the Crimean Bridge could create logistical difficulties for Russian forces, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s defense intelligence said Monday.

Spokesperson Andrii […]

Biden authorizes Pentagon to send up to 3,000 reserve forces to Europe amid the war in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden authorized the Pentagon on Thursday to send up to 3,000 reserve forces to Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues.

The US has more than 100,000 service members in Europe, a number that has grown since Russia’s invasion began in February 2022.

14 июля, 2023 | Category: english news, Новости | Leave a comment

«No doubt» Ukraine will, US defense chief says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a meeting at the Pentagon on February 3, in Arlington, Virginia. Alex Wong/Getty Images

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Thursday he has «no doubt» Ukraine will join NATO once its war with Russia is over.

«We heard just […]

US official gives few details on reforms needed for Ukraine to join NATO

A US official on Wednesday offered vague details about the reforms the United States says are necessary for Ukraine to join NATO a day after the alliance issued a joint communiqué lacking a specific pathway or timeline for the war-torn country’s eventual membership.

“Ukraine still needs to make a number […]

Biden and NATO leaders enter summit with a show of force as Turkey agrees to Sweden’s membership

President Joe Biden and alliance leaders enter the first day of the high-stakes NATO Summit Tuesday with a reinvigorated sense of unity after a major win on Monday evening when Turkey agreed to Sweden’s bid to join the alliance.

The leaders gather […]

Biden says war with Russia must end before NATO can consider membership for Ukraine

President Joe Biden told CNN in an exclusive interview that Ukraine is not yet ready for NATO membership, saying that Russia’s war in Ukraine needs to end before the alliance can consider adding Kyiv to its ranks.

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