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Russia plans three potential war strategies stretching to 2028 - CCD

The Kremlin now has at least three scenarios for the war against Ukraine, including an attempt to gradually freeze the confrontation, Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) head Andrii Kovalenko wrote on April 16.

16 April, 01:41 PM

Ukrainian drones increase Russian losses by 29% in March, Syrskyi says

Ukrainian unmanned systems units inflicted 29% more casualties on Russian troops in March than in February, and since December 2025 have been neutralizing more soldiers than Russia is recruiting, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 9 following a meeting on the development of unmanned systems.

9 April, 11:57 AM

Four reasons why Ukrainian drones keep targeting Moscow - NV video

The ongoing drone strikes on Moscow, now in their third consecutive day, serve four distinct strategic purposes, Reactive Post charity founder and military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi said in a Radio NV broadcast on March 17.

17 March, 01:47 PM

General Syrskyi discusses the ongoing growth of Russian military forces

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russian invaders are increasing their forces by 8,000-9,000 troops monthly and also have a strategic reserve, LIGA.net reports on June 22.

22 June 2025, 01:15 PM

Drop hopes of Ukraine reclaiming 1991 borders, Zaluzhnyi says

Kyiv can no longer expect to liberate all its sovereign territory from Russian occupation, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK and former Commander-in-Chief, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said on May 22.

23 May 2025, 12:45 AM

Western intel sees Putin shifting to short-term goals, ready for war pause — CNN

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has likely shifted his objectives in Ukraine toward short-term goals, focusing on consolidating control over occupied territories and stabilizing Russia’s strained economy, CNN reported on May 1.

2 May 2025, 11:12 AM

Ukrainian forces continue military operations in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod oblasts

Ukrainian troops continue active defensive operations in designated areas of Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on April 27.

27 April 2025, 09:45 PM

Russia’s missile terror is strategy to break Ukraine’s will, force Putin’s peace terms

The recent missile attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Sumy and Kryvyi Rih are part of Russia's military strategy to terrorize the civilian population and turn it against the government, Politico wrote on April 14.

15 April 2025, 11:23 AM

Russian forces escalate attacks on Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts - AFU Commander-in-Chief

The Russian army has launched its offensive on Ukraine’s northeastern border oblasts of Sumy and Kharkiv, the Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with Lb.ua published on April 9.

9 April 2025, 12:48 PM

North Korean soldiers in Kursk refine assault tactics – ISW

North Korean troops operating in Russia’s Kursk Oblast against Ukraine’s Defense Forces have altered their tactics, notably reducing the size of their assault units, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its report on Feb. 20.

21 February 2025, 09:51 AM

Ukraine liberates Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast as counterattacks gain momentum

Ukrainian forces have successfully launched a series of counterattacks in the Pokrovsk sector, liberating the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast from Russian occupation. Hortytsia Operational-Strategic Group spokesperson Viktor Tregubov announced the news on Feb. 16 during a broadcast on Kyiv 24.

16 February 2025, 02:05 PM

Ukrainian counteroffensives aim to slow Russia and gain leverage for future negotiations

Ukrainian forces have intensified counterattacks along the entire front line, aiming to slow down Russian advances and buy time ahead of possible negotiations, French Le Figaro news agency reported on Feb. 9.

10 February 2025, 09:54 AM

Ukraine must maximize its battlefield advantages - Ukraine’s top commander

To defeat Russia, Ukraine’s Armed Forces must actively capitalize on their advantages, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with TSN national broadcaster on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 08:43 AM

Ukraine presents 2025 military strategy at Ramstein meeting – Umerov

Ukraine has unveiled its military strategy for 2025 at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Jan. 9, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 11:50 AM

Only 40% of brigades well-prepared as veterans shun instructor roles

Ukrainian military intelligence officer Piligrim explained on Jan. 3 in an interview with Radio NV why experienced veterans avoid becoming instructors in Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

3 January 2025, 07:33 PM

Ukraine demands Russian retreat to pre-2022 positions, advisor says

In an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera, Presidential Office Head Andriy Yermak stated that for negotiations with Russia to commence, Russian forces must withdraw to their pre-Feb. 24, 2022, positions. Political analyst Taras Zahorodnyi believes this is achievable and discussed on Radio NV how Ukraine could push Russia toward this step.

28 October 2024, 02:14 PM

Ukraine braces for enemy push near Pokrovsk, but anyway seizes chances to advance on other fronts - military expert

Dmytro Zhmailo, an expert on Russian hybrid influence worldwide and the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation Director, discussed the situation on the frontlines, particularly in Donetsk Oblast, in a recent Radio NV broadcast.

18 September 2024, 08:29 AM

Ukrainian skillfull maneuvers neutralize Russian numerical advantage in Kursk Oblast — UA military expert

Pavlo Narozhny, NGO Reactive Mail founder and a military expert, explained on Radio NV how the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) are operating in Kursk Oblast and why the enemy’s numerical advantage in this area is not a decisive factor.

17 September 2024, 01:27 PM

Ukrainian forces launch counterattacks, slowing Russian advance near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian forces, which had held four or five brigades in reserve, are now actively engaging Russian troops near Pokrovsk, carrying out localized counterattacks that are slowing the Russian advance and pushing them back. Forbes reported the developments on Sep. 6.

7 September 2024, 11:25 AM

Aims of Kursk operation unrelated to Russian advance on Pokrovsk — Ukrainian veteran

The purpose and ultimate results of Ukraine’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast must be examined on their own merit, regardless of the gradual advance of enemy troops in Donetsk Oblast, Yevhen Dykyi, former Aidar battalion company commander and war veteran, said in an interview with NV Radio on Aug. 22.

24 August 2024, 01:37 PM

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