Zelenskyy’s new chief of staff has his work cut out for him – POLITICO
It’s true, Yermak was a gift for MAGA’s Ukraine-bashing wing. Whereas Budanov, as a war hero, is less…
Israel’s new laser system goes active
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Iron Beam laser air defense system is officially active. The Israeli Ministry of Defense and…
Lithuania declares national emergency over surge in smugglers’ balloons – POLITICO
Lithuania on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency over a surge in contraband-carrying balloons flying over the…
No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine – POLITICO
“Ministers agreed we need to agree on the funding options as a matter of urgency,” Kallas told reporters…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
Ukraine reaches gas-import deal with Greece, Zelenskyy says – politico.eu
Ukraine reaches gas-import deal with Greece, Zelenskyy says politico.euUkraine agrees on gas imports from Greece, Zelenskiy says ReutersAthens ready’s to…
Ukraine Gets ‘Drone Wall’ to Fight Russian Threats: Arms Maker
A new, first-of-its-kind “drone wall” built to defeat Russia’s most menacing weapons before they can reach cities and…
Balloon-smuggling surge prompts Lithuania to permanently shut border with Belarus – POLITICO
Lithuanian authorities shut down airspace over Vilnius four times last week and three times over the weekend due to…
Ukraine launches Storm Shadow missile strike on Russia while Kremlin pounds Kyiv – POLITICO
In recent months, Ukraine has sought to bring Moscow’s war to Russian soil, striking critical targets inside the country including military bases, oil refineries and other…
EU seeks to boost powers to board Russian shadow fleet vessels, document shows – POLITICO
The EEAS this month initiated a discussion at the technical level on the basis of a draft declaration…
How Ukraine’s Interceptor Drones Are Transforming Air Defense
About a year into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian drone instructor pitched what sounded to troops like science fiction:…
NATO agonizes over leaky air defenses while Russian threat grows – POLITICO
Flexible response Still, strengthening allied air defenses may also require giving a broader mandate to Grynkewich. Historically, national…