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Zelenskyy: Russia looting Ukraine’s rare earth wealth for free

It is important to protect Ukraine's territories from Russia, both in security and financial terms, and to prevent rare earth minerals from being taken for free by Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with The Guardian posted on YouTube on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 01:56 PM

Ukraine steps up security at TCC and military centers after bomb attacks

Security measures at military facilities, including territorial recruitment and social support centers, will be tightened following recent bombings, the Communications Department of the Land Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 05:55 PM

Ukraine prepares security framework to resume air travel - Boryspil airport CEO

Ukraine continues to work on building a security architecture that will allow to resume air travel - already 60-70% complete, Boryspil Airport CEO Oleksii Dubrevskyi said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 01:31 PM

Putin plans to deploy new military bases in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted a bill to the State Duma for the agreement ratification with Belarus on security guarantees, allowing the deployment of Russian military bases on its territory, Duma's official website wrote on Feb. 5.

6 February 2025, 08:04 AM

Get ready for more Russian sabotage in 2025, Latvia warns

Covert Russian activity in Latvia may become more varied in 2025, posing several security challenges, including the risk of sabotage inspired by Russian intelligence services, Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) said on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 09:48 PM

EU leaders to discuss strengthening defense amid rising threats

European Union leaders are set to discuss strengthening European defense at an upcoming summit in Brussels, the EU’s official website reported on Jan. 3.

3 February 2025, 04:35 PM

Sweden investigates Latvia-Sweden undersea cable sabotage

Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected sabotage case following damage to an underwater fiber-optic cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden, the country's Security Service wrote on Jan. 26.

27 January 2025, 11:37 AM

Ukraine insists NATO membership is essential

NATO membership is the only effective guarantee for Ukraine, dismissing any possible "alternatives" to joining the alliance, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiha, stated on Jan. 15 in an interview with European Pravda.

15 January 2025, 06:20 PM

SBU foils Russian-ordered bombing in Berdychiv

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and National Police have arrested two individuals who carried out a bombing near a Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) in Berdychiv, Zhytomyr Oblast, the officers reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 02:09 PM

Intensive security sweep underway in Kyiv’s governmental district

Planned counterintelligence security measures are being carried out in Kyiv’s downtown Pechersk district, which houses the governmental quarter, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced in its statement on Telegram on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 12:46 PM

Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary discuss boosting military aid to Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the need to bolster security support for Ukraine with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, the State Department said on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 11:06 AM

Biden administration preparing for Trump's return with new security memorandum

President Joe Biden has confirmed a new national security memorandum ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, focusing on allies and potential threats, The Associated Press reported on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 07:30 PM

Crisis management in focus as Putin appoints new governor for Kursk Oblast

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has appointed Alexander Khinshtein as acting governor of Kursk Oblast, citing the urgent need for "crisis management", Reuters reported on Dec. 5.

6 December 2024, 07:55 AM

Ukraine will only join NATO as whole country, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine will only join NATO as a whole country, ensuring that all its territories are recognized as Ukrainian, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv on Dec. 1 after a meeting with European Council President António Costa,

1 December 2024, 08:35 PM

Zelenskyy's ten-point war to peace Resilience Plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a ten-point Resilience Plan to the Ukrainian Parliament on Nov. 19, while rebutting rumors that his administration is planning to hold elections in 2025.

19 November 2024, 01:43 PM

Russia endangers both Europe and USA - NATO Chief

Russia’s war against Ukraine poses a security threat to the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in a message to newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 10:57 AM

Over 20 states ready to deploy National Guard if D.C. unrest erupts

More than 20 U.S. states are prepared to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., if unrest breaks out after the presidential election, reports the Associated Press on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 11:50 AM

Washington preparing for possible election unrest with additional security measures

Washington, D.C. has installed new security barriers around the White House, Capitol, and Vice President Kamala Harris' residence as federal and local authorities prepare for potential unrest following the presidential election on Nov. 5.

4 November 2024, 02:45 PM

Finland permanently closes two border crossings with Russia

Finland's Border Guard has announced the permanent closure of two temporary border crossings with Russia in Inari and Parikkala, Finnish news outlet Yle reported on Oct. 24.

24 October 2024, 01:50 PM

Victory Plan includes replacing US troops in Europe with Ukrainian Forces — Zelenskyy

Certain military contingents of the US Armed Forces in Europe are expected to be replaced by Ukrainian units after the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Victory Plan presentation in Parliament on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 03:23 PM

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