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War in Ukraine
AFU blows up 400 Iran-provided Shahed drones in Russia; Another hurricane batters US, breaking records; Zelensky to meet with French and German leaders; Five killed by Russian missiles in Odesa.
Oct. 10
Zelensky
Ukrainian news sites reported on Wednesday that Friday’s planned Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting was off citing sources from NATO Headquarters.
Oct. 9
War in Ukraine
Biden to miss Ramstein due to hurricanes; New book says Trump sent Putin Covid tests, Harris asked Zelensky to name replacement; Seven more children rescued from Russian re-education.
Oct. 9
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky said he would attend the 25th Ramstein meeting in Germany next week in person, along with leaders of nations allied with Ukraine.
Oct. 5
Donetsk
The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26
ATACMS
Ukrainian appeals to the Biden administration to lift the ban on using US-provided weapons on targets inside Russia has now been reinforced by a written appeal from US lawmakers.
May. 22
War in Ukraine
The 22nd Meeting of the Ramstein Group will be on May 20 with options to watch US Secretary of Defense Austin’s opening remarks by livestream.
May. 19
War in Ukraine
Strikes on Russian oil production taking effect; Germany provides added €500M as Ramstein meeting promises more weapons; Western sanctions hit Russian railways
Mar. 20
NATO
Australia deployed an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail AWACS aircraft to monitor threats to aid supply routes for Ukraine for six months in October after a US request.
Mar. 19
War in Ukraine
As Ukraine enters the third year of full-scale war, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group discussed air defenses, artillery systems, and F-16 fighters, and launched a multi-national Drone Coalition.
Feb. 16
Armed Forces of Ukraine
For the first time the US came empty-handed to the latest Ramstein meeting as the Pentagon chief said it has run out of money to supply Ukraine with the capabilities needed to defend itself.
Jan. 25
War in Ukraine
At Tuesday’s “Ramstein” meeting, Allies agreed to provide long-range weapons and to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities by way of aviation, anti-aircraft, maritime security, and artillery coalitions.
Jan. 24
US
Lloyd Austin finally put concerns that weapons supplied to Ukraine could have been mismanaged to bed, following earlier criticism of the application of US control measures by the Pentagon.
Jan. 24
France
Slated to attend the meeting Rustem Umerov canceled his visit to Paris at the last moment “for security reasons” but participated in the event chaired by his French counterpart online.
Jan. 18
At Tuesday’s “Ramstein” meeting, Allies agreed to provide long-range weapons and to strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities by way of aviation, anti-aircraft, maritime security, and artillery coalitions.
Jan. 24