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Zelensky Frames Ballistic Missiles as Moscow's Last Card, Urges Long-Term Western Backing
world1 month ago

Zelensky Frames Ballistic Missiles as Moscow's Last Card, Urges Long-Term Western Backing

Zelensky called Russia's ballistic missiles its final argument and urged stronger air defenses and lasting financial guarantees from partners, praising the PURL program and joint weapons production while signaling ongoing talks with NATO and the G7 to speed support; he warned Moscow could launch around 120 missiles per month, emphasized Ukraine's expanding domestic arms output, and stressed Western backing as key to pressuring Russia toward diplomacy.

US weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East as Kyiv warns of delays and Russia steps up drone strikes
world3 months ago

US weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East as Kyiv warns of delays and Russia steps up drone strikes

Washington reportedly weighs redirecting Ukraine air-defense missiles and other aid to the Middle East under the PURL program, raising Kyiv concerns about delays even as NATO says PURL deliveries are on track; Russia ramps up drone strikes. Ukraine says it has liberated nine settlements in the Oleksandrivka sector, retaken about 440 sq km and 2,653 Russian troops killed in two months. A Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker, Altura, was hit by a drone in the Black Sea. Iran and Russia deepen cooperation, with Iran's president praising Putin, while Zelensky attends meetings in Saudi Arabia.

world3 months ago

Iran War Could Slow Ukraine Arms Deliveries, U.S. Warns Allies

US officials warn allies that arms shipments to Ukraine could be disrupted in the coming months as the Pentagon prioritizes the war against Iran, potentially diverting munitions like Patriot interceptors. The State Department has briefed partners on possible cutbacks to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), though some assurances have been given that deliveries haven’t yet been redirected. Allies and NATO officials say the program continues for now, but any diversion would be controversial and could affect Kyiv support depending on the length of the delay.