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Norway to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to protect Ukrainian aid hub

Norway will send F-35 fighter jets to Poland in the fall to protect the Rzeszow-Yasenka airport, one of the key transportation hubs for NATO military aid to Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Ministry announced on June 30. The news came as Russia has escalated attacks against Ukrainian cities over the past weeks, launching record 400-500 unmanned aerial […]

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Ukraine to deploy new units to counter Russian drone attacks, Air Force says

New air defense units will be established to counter Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda on June 2. Despite ongoing peace talks, Russia continues to reject calls for an unconditional ceasefire, intensifying drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring civilians. Overnight […]

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UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports

The U.K. is expected to scale back earlier proposals to deploy thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, as officials warn the risks are now considered “too high” for such a mission. The original plan, which included protecting Ukrainian cities, ports, and nuclear power plants, is being reconsidered in favor of a more limited and strategic […]

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US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBC reports

The U.S. seeks to obtain 50% of Ukraine’s rare minerals and has signaled openness to deploy American troops to guard them if there is a deal with Russia to end the war, NBC reported on Feb. 15, citing unnamed American officials. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a draft of the agreement to President Volodymyr […]