From Rose Revolution to “Russian Dream”: Georgia at breaking point with pivotal pro-EU protests
Two decades after the Rose Revolution set Georgia on a pro-Western path, the country reaches a critical juncture as tens of thousands defend their European aspirations against the government's Russia-inspired "foreign agents"
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May 11, 2024
- German politicians suggests NATO shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine
- Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refiners successfully cripple Russian war machine, experts say
- AnalysisUkraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court flexes muscles, arrests sitting minister
- Zelenskyy announces reinforcements in Kharkiv Oblast amid ongoing fighting
- “We should prepare for Russia not being a peaceful partner,” Czech President warns
- German and Canadian defence ministers forge Arctic cooperation amid Russian threat
- Intensified Russian shelling in northern Kharkiv Oblast results in civilian casualties as people flee the region
- Macron: France should maintain a stance capable of intervening if Russia-Ukraine war escalates
- AnalysisDebunked: the top corruption myths Russia pushes to discredit Ukraine
- UK announces largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine
- Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack aircraft near Avdiivka
- Over 2,500 people evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid continuous shelling
- Media: Ukrainian Defense intelligence allegedly attack oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd oblast overnight
- US approves urgent sale of three HIMARS systems for Ukraine
- Frontline reportFrontline report: Ukraine halts Russian advance, launches counterattack with US military aid
- Ukraine’s summit in Switzerland to pave path for future peace, expert say
- Ukraine destroys 44 Russian artillery systems, 15 tanks, 40 armored vehicles over last day
- ISW: Russia unlikely to seize Kharkiv City despite offensive efforts
- Ukrainian military: Russian troops capture villages in Kharkiv as battlefield expands
- Russian Defense Ministry claims drone, missile attack in Belgorod, Volgograd, Kursk oblasts overnight
- InternationalFrom Rose Revolution to “Russian Dream”: Georgia at breaking point with pivotal pro-EU protests
- Belgium allocates € 9 mln for reconstruction of energy facilities in Ukraine
- Key oil depot hit in occupied Luhansk’s Rovenky
Daily Review
Over-60s from “Steppe Wolves” unit voluntarily aid Ukraine’s frontline troops
Despite not being official military, the elderly volunteer unit "Steppe Wolves" comprising mostly 60+-year-olds aids the Ukrainian troops by operating makeshift rocket launchers, using repaired munitions and enemy weapons.
Has appeasement won the Olympics?
A group of 40 countries initially threatened to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes were to participate. But the steam appears to have run out.
Ukrane’s top economist: Polish border blockade a “litmus test” for EU integration
Hennadiy Chyzhykov, president of Ukraine's Chamber of Commerce, says resolving the trade dispute with Poland over agricultural exports is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession process, revealing deeper issues around competition and solidarity.
Ukraine FM Kuleba: “Political animal” Putin aggresses when senses fear, while strength makes him retreat
Ukrainian FM Kuleba urges projecting strength to deter Putin, noting that the Russian leader becomes more aggressive when he senses fear.
Russia must pay: US paves way for historic confiscation of $ 300bn in reparations for Ukraine
The ball is now in the EU's court, as the confiscation of Russian assets becomes a matter of political will
Frontline report
It’s ten years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, not two
Years of futile negotiations over Ukraine should dispel any illusions – intelligence proves Putin spent the last decade preparing for exactly this war, with aims far beyond Ukraine.
Laughter in the face of death: Ukraine’s stand-up scene booming amid Russia’s war
"When we joke about what frightens us, we fear it less. We joke about death – we start to fear it less. We joke about the enemy – we fear the enemy less," said comedian Anton Tymoshenko, explaining how humor allows Ukrainians to process the tragedy of Russia's war.
Ukraine struggles to secure more Patriots from allies amid escalated Russian air attacks
So far, Germany remains the only country to respond to Ukraine's urgent request for additional Patriot systems amid intensified Russian aerial attacks. Other countries have failed to make similar pledges ahead of the upcoming Ramstein meeting, which is expected to address military aid coordination for Ukraine.
“They evolve”: Ukraine tests FPV drone featuring target detection, lock-on, and tracking system
Ukrainian "Wild Hornets" UAV engineers showcased an FPV drone with autonomous target detection, lock-on, and tracking, as Russia began using autonomous targeting FPV UAVs in February, while Ukraine started in March.
“We fight real Nazis of today”: Azov commander slams US weapons ban in plea for aid
"How many more fighters of our brigade who defend Ukraine and entire free Western world from the real, non-fictional Nazis of today, must die due to the lack of necessary modern Western weapons?" asks Col. Prokopenko
US passes long-awaited Ukraine aid package. Here is what it contains
With much at stake, the long-awaited bill on foreign aid has finally passed US Congress. Ukraine can now look forward to a multi-fold aid package in the next coming days and weeks, and not a moment too soon.
“Decolonization will not be stopped”: Ukraine expands movement against Russian cultural imperialism
Progressive decolonization discourse has ignored Russia's history of imperialism and cultural appropriation, but Ukraine is determined to challenge false narratives by rewriting its place in the world's museums.
Evergreens
Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia
DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race — so far.
The Big Oil behind America’s criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries
Mykhailo Honchar, a Ukrainian energy analyst, contends that Defense Secretary Austin's warnings against striking Russian refineries reveal the Kremlin's influence on US policy through oil giants like Chevron, which heavily invests in Kazakhstan's oil fields.
Russia’s war: an attack on Europe
Despite the pandemic of German "useful idiot" pacifists, Europe must be defended – by unreserved military support for Ukraine until its victory.
Analysis
Why donations to the Ukrainian army are crucial for victory
The short answer is a lack of state budget to cover all needs as well as unwieldy bureaucracy missing relatively "small" but important issues, such as effective sniper rifles or even vehicles for particular units.
This winter, 32 Ukrainian POWs were executed by Russian forces, UN report reveals
Before being executed, one Ukrainian soldier was forced by the Russians to conduct demining work.
