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Poland Steps Up to Provide Fighter Jets to Ukraine in Face of Russian Aggression

Poland has recently become the first country within NATO to provide Ukraine with fighters, as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate. The move comes as a response to Ukraine’s urgent need for warplanes to defend itself against Russian aggression. The provision of fighters is part of a broader effort by Poland to […]
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UK and German Eurofighters Intercept First Russian Aircraft in Joint Baltic Air Policing Mission

On March 14, 2023, Eurofighter combat aircraft from the United Kingdom and Germany intercepted the first Russian aircraft of the joint NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. The Russian aircraft was identified as a Tupolev Tu-22M bomber, and it was intercepted and shadowed by the Eurofighters for the duration of its flight. The Baltic Air Policing […]
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The Polish president compares phone discussions with Putin to chatting with Hitler.

According to the German mass-selling newspaper Bild, Polish President Andrzej Duda lambasted the leaders of France and Germany for their phone contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin, comparing them to talks with Adolf Hitler during World War II. Since Russia launched a devastating invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Macron have […]
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The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine M270 multiple-launch rocket systems.

Despite Russia’s danger to the West, the UK is delivering its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to the defence secretary. According to Ben Wallace, the M270 multiple-launch rocket system will improve Ukraine’s defense against Russia. The government has not confirmed the number of weapons that will be deployed, although the BBC believes that three […]
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Despite Putin’s “historic” error, Russia must not be humiliated, according to Macron.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that it is critical that Russia not be humiliated so that when the violence in Ukraine ceases, a diplomatic solution can be found, and that Paris will play a mediation role to end the crisis. Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February, Macron has pushed to retain contact with Russian […]
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Top US and Russian generals speak for the first time since Ukraine’s invasion

General Mark Milley, the highest US military official, spoke by phone with Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Thursday, the Pentagon said, the first communication between the two since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February. “The military officials addressed various security-related matters of concern and decided to keep the lines of communication open,” […]
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Russia says that it is employing advanced laser weaponry against Ukraine.

Russia is allegedly using its invasion of Ukraine to test new warfare technology. According to Reuters, the Russian government is employing a new generation of laser weaponry to fight Western technology that is assisting Ukraine’s self-defense. Russia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov, is testing prototypes for a drone-destroying laser weapon called Zadira, which […]
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India has called off the Ka-31 helicopter agreement with Russia

Following the uncertainty in military supply caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has terminated discussions with Russia to buy ten Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters for $520 million. According to an Indian Defense Ministry official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Indian government has paused discussions with Rosoboronexport and original equipment […]
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