• Canada to donate $3M to Ukraine drone production, buy more ammunition

    The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

  • Ukraine says it used 7 exploding drones to take out a $100 million Russian radar system

    Ukrainian media reported on Tuesday that Kyiv destroyed a sophisticated Russian radar complex using seven exploding drones, in another apparent sign of how the cheap, unmanned devices are changing the face of modern combat.Citing an unnamed source from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Kyiv Independent and Ukrainska Pravda reported that the Russian system was a Nebo-U radar complex stationed in Bryansk, a Russian region bordering northern Ukraine.It was monitoring Ukrainian airspace as...

  • Putin won't stop at the Polish border, Rishi Sunak warns as he pledges an extra £500 million in military aid to Ukraine

    Speaking ahead of a visit to Poland today, the Prime Minister said the UK would provide record levels of military support for Ukraine this year, including hundreds of armoured vehicles and missiles.

  • Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine

    The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

  • Russian drones chase Abrams tanks from Ukraine front lines

    The proliferation of Russian drones on the Ukrainian battlefield means "there isn't open ground that you can just drive across without fear of detection," a senior defense official told reporters Thursday.

  • European Commission approved 68 million euros for the Gaza Strip

    Brussels, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission announced the approval of an additional 68 million euros in humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in view of the deterioration of that Palestinian enclave, after more than six months of Israeli military operation. The post European Commission approved 68 million euros for the Gaza Strip first appeared on Prensa Latina.

  • Google to invest €600 million in fourth data center in the Netherlands

    Google will invest 600 million euros to construct a new data center on the industrial estate Westpoort in Groningen. This will be the tech company's fourth data center in the Netherlands, and the company reported that it has invested around 3.8 billion euros in the Netherlands thus far. Google already has a data centre at Eemshaven in Groningen. There are auxiliary facilities at Winschoten and in the west of the city. These complexes are known for using a relatively high amount of electricity.

  • Biden pledges rapid support to Ukraine once Senate passes funding

    The U.S. administration will "quickly provide" arms to meet Ukraine's urgent military needs, President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Monday. The new $61 billion security package, which includes air defense weapons, will start being distributed once the US Senate passes the legislation and Biden has signed it into law. After months of delay, the House of Representatives gave its approval at the weekend. The Senate is expected to vote on the package on...

  • The Netherlands Expands Support to Ukraine with Additional F-16 Deliveries

    The Netherlands has delivered three more F-16 fighter jets to a training base in Romania. These aircraft will be utilized for training Ukrainian pilots and ground personnel, further enhancing their proficiency in operating advanced fighter jets.

  • Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Kremlin Bomber Factory in Russia

    Ukrainian forces struck a factory in eastern Russia charged with producing bomber aircraft for Moscow's military, according to Kyiv officials.The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR) told Ukrainian news outlets that its drones hit the Gorbunov Aviation Plant in Russia's Tatarstan region Wednesday morning. The plant, in the region's capital of Kazan, manufactures missile carriers and special-purpose aircraft, including Tu-22M3 and Tu-160M bombers.The facility is 435 miles east of Moscow...

  • UN pledges some 600 million dollars to boost aid to Ethiopia

    Geneva, Apr 16 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) reported on Tuesday that donor countries pledged humanitarian aid to Ethiopia for over US$ 600 million to mitigate current crisis in the African nation. The post UN pledges some 600 million dollars to boost aid to Ethiopia first appeared on Prensa Latina.

  • Australia pledges $100m in military assistance to Ukraine as Richard Marles visits

    Deputy prime minister says Australia remains committed to Ukraine’s war effort as it struggles to hold back Russian advancesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has announced a new $100m assistance package for Ukraine, which includes munitions and military equipment, during a visit to the country by the deputy prime minister, Richard Marles.Australia’s package will include $50m in...