Ukraine is strengthening its defence industry: Defence Ministry plans three-year contracts with arms manufacturers
Photo: Depositphotos Kyiv, 25 February 2025 – The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is actively working to ensure a stable supply of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, relying on long-term agreements with domestic manufacturers. During a meeting with representatives of the defence industry, the possibility of concluding three-year contracts was discussed, which will […]
Ukraine can hold defence without US help at least until summer – WSJ
Kyiv, 25 February 2025 – Ukraine will be able to continue fighting at the current pace at least until the summer, even if US military aid is suspended. The Wall Street Journal reports, citing former and current Western officials. According to former Pentagon official Celeste Wallander, the volume of arms shipments that have been sent […]
Iran will not give in to US pressure: Tehran refuses to negotiate amid new sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi hold a joint press conference in Tehran, Tuesday, 25 February 2025. Photo: ATTA KENARE/AFP Iran does not intend to give in to Washington’s pressure and will not agree to negotiations while sanctions are in place. This was stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]
UK increases defence budget: up to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the biggest increase in military spending since the Cold War. On Tuesday, 25 February, speaking in the House of Commons, he said that the country would increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, and in the next cadence, he intends to […]
