Exclusive: Ukraine prepared to cede territory held by Russia & ‘breach’ sparks eastern front alarm

Exclusive: Ukraine prepared to cede territory held by Russia & ‘breach’ sparks eastern front alarm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkEB6WCgqVU

‘We’re not buying it’: Trump ties Ukraine aid to America First

“Trump on Monday went further than he ever has in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia, greenlighting a European purchase of Patriot missile defense systems and other weapons for Ukraine.

Even as Trump wants to up the pressure on Moscow, bucking the isolationist wing of the MAGA movement, he is insisting that this latest move aligns with his “America First” strategy and fits into a decades-long view that America has been ripped off by allies and that Europe, in particular, has gotten a free ride on defense.

Trump, during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday, exaggerated how much money the U.S. has already spent on aid to Ukraine and emphasized that Europeans would finally pay their fair share.”

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/14/trumps-ukraine-aid-fits-america-first-00452809

Interceptor Drones & The War in Ukraine – Affordable Air Defence & Russian Strategic Bombing

Interceptor Drones & The War in Ukraine – Affordable Air Defence & Russian Strategic Bombing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4bHc4X5Ilw

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Bombers – The Operation, Damage & Lessons of Ukraine’s “Bear” Hunt

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Bombers – The Operation, Damage & Lessons of Ukraine’s “Bear” Hunt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPXs2wDv4Kc

Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia’s mercenary group Wagner

“By the time the fire was out more than £100,000 worth of goods had been destroyed including communications equipment for Starlink satellites, which have proved vital on the frontline in the war in Ukraine.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjkke22gv9o

Trump administration military aid halt will only encourage Russia, Ukraine warns

Trump administration military aid halt will only encourage Russia, Ukraine warns

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-military-aid-halt-will-only-stimulate-russia-continue-war-ukrainian-foreign-ministry/

Denmark to drop ‘frugal’ stance on EU budget to counter threat from Russia

“Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday she is ready to abandon her country’s traditionally thrifty stance on the EU budget in the face of the threat posed by Russia.

“For me, the most important thing is to rearm Europe,” Frederiksen said. “That’s my starting point and that’s my conclusion in all discussions, because if Europe is not able to protect ourselves and to defend ourselves, then it’s game over at some point.”

Europe, she added, is “running out of time because of Russia’s behavior” and needs “a new profile on the budget.””

https://www.politico.eu/article/denmark-to-drop-frugal-stance-on-eu-budget-says-pm-frederiksen/

EU frees up billions in Covid cash for defense spending

“The EU’s executive told member countries they can repurpose hundreds of billions of euros in Covid-19 relief money to fund defense projects, reflecting a radical shift in priorities since the days of the pandemic.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/change-spending-plans-or-risk-losing-billions-brussels-warns-eu-countries/

Stop Asking How To Make Putin Walk Away From Ukraine. It’s the Wrong Question.

“Putin will never abandon his ambition of conquering Ukraine, and convincing him to do so shouldn’t be the aim of Ukraine’s global supporters. Instead, the goal should be to make it impossible for Putin to fulfill that ambition. In simpler terms: You can’t make Putin walk away from Ukraine; you have to put Ukraine out of his reach.
Trump and some of his top aides do not seem to understand this about Putin.”

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/05/putin-trump-ukraine-war-obsession-column-00386261