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The Pentagon says it will “rush” Patriot air defense missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package. The US will utilize $6bn (£4.8bn) for this purpose, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were “urgently” needed. This is to face a growing Russian air threat and “can and should ...

A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter will receive a substantial reward of half a million dollars. This is for changing sides and taking Russia’s military equipment with him. Ukraine’s military intelligence spokesman, Andriy Yusov, said on Ukrainian television on Tuesday that the money would be paid in the national currency, the hryvnia. He also called ...

Switzerland, known for its neutral stance on international conflicts, has denied a large arms sale to Ukraine, which could have aided the country in its ongoing war with Russia. However this decision has inadvertently helped Russia’s military fortunes in the conflict. Certainly, In 2022, Ukraine had requested to purchase nearly $200 million worth of arms from Switzerland, including anti-tank missile ...

With the help of a similar ‘Playbook’ used in the takeover of Crimea, Russia plans to annex more of Ukraine’s territory according to the US. National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, cited US intelligence saying Russia has already begun laying the grounds for annexation. He said occupied regions of Ukraine could hold “fictional” referenda on joining Russia as soon as ...

The United Kingdom has pledged to provide additional support funds to Ukraine totaling up to £1bn. This will be in support of Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion. This funding will take the military aid received by Ukraine to £2.3bn. Additionally, the UK also spent £1.5bn on supporting humanitarian and economic activities in Ukraine. The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, ...