SCALP-EG/Storm Shadow cruise missile is displayed at the Paris Air Show in Paris, France.

France has approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missile strikes

France has indicated that Ukraine could potentially utilize French missiles to target areas within internationally recognized Russian territory, although he did not verify if such attacks have already occurred. In an interview set to air on the BBC this Sunday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized that Paris does not impose or articulate specific limitations on its support for Ukraine, suggesting that long-range strikes on … Continue reading France has approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missile strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting

Putin warned the West: withdraw support for Ukraine or face Russia

Vladimir Putin’s hypersonic missile conveyed a clear warning to the West regarding Ukraine: withdraw your support, or face the possibility of Russia targeting U.S. and British military installations. On Thursday, Russia launched a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile named “Oreshnik,” or Hazel Tree, aimed at Ukraine. This action was described by Putin as a direct retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using U.S. and … Continue reading Putin warned the West: withdraw support for Ukraine or face Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting

Putin announces large-scale production of Oreshnik missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday the initiation of serial production for the new Oreshnik ballistic missile system. This decision follows the system’s first combat deployment earlier this week in Ukraine. During a meeting at the Kremlin with Defense Ministry officials and representatives from the defense industry, Putin emphasized that the Oreshnik missile system is not merely an upgrade of an existing Soviet-era weapon. … Continue reading Putin announces large-scale production of Oreshnik missiles

A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.

A pivotal week has transformed the Ukraine conflict, highlighted by a discussion with Putin and a trial military strike

The situation began with a peace initiative that lacked support and culminated in a rare experimental missile strike, prompting Moscow to provide Washington with a 30-minute warning. The last week has significantly altered the trajectory of Ukraine’s prolonged conflict, moving at an unprecedented pace as Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches in January. This period signifies a major escalation, yet it risks being overshadowed by the prevailing … Continue reading A pivotal week has transformed the Ukraine conflict, highlighted by a discussion with Putin and a trial military strike