EXPLAINED: 4 - The Real Truth

EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia

The US returns as a seller of critical anti-ballistic systems, but remains neutral, with no ideological standpoint.

Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025

US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

Euronews · Jul 21, 2025

Ukraine’s allies stand at ‘moment of maximum opportunity’ – Healey

The Defence Secretary said the UK and its allies must use Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to start a ’50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,205

These are the key events on day 1,205 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says troops contesting Russian advance in Sumy

Ukrainian forces ‘pushing back the occupiers’ says president but prevailing assessments show Russian gains. What we know on day 1.206

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

3 killed and scores injured as Russia targets Ukraine with new attacks

Russian forces have pummeled Ukraine with drones and other weapons, killing three people and injuring scores of others despite international pressure to accept a ceasefire

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine like ‘children fighting in a park’ in White House meeting with Friedrich Merz – as it happened

US president adds ‘sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while’ as he and German chancellor also express unhappiness with Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

German defense minister says draft could return if volunteer numbers fall short

Germany’s defense minister says the country may reinstate compulsory military service if a revamped volunteer system fails to meet recruitment goals

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

German troops start first permanent foreign deployment since second world war

Heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff inaugurated in Lithuania on Nato’s eastern flank

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

Euronews · May 20, 2025