At a press conference following the US-Russia talks in Riyadh on 18 February, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia wants to end the war.
Source: Trump at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago
Quote: “Russia wants to do something, they want to s…
18 February, 2025 The Igla MANPADS. Photo from open sources
India has manufactured a batch of Igla-S man-portable air defense systems under a Russian license.
The Armyrecognition reported that in May the batch will be handed over to the Indian compan…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia to avoid lending legitimacy to the meeting between US and Russian officials in Riyadh.
Source: Reuters, citing two informed sources, as reported by European Pravda
Details:…
On the evening of 18 February, explosions have been heard in Kyiv as air defence systems responded to Russian drones.
Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko; Ukrainian Air Force
Details: At 22:16, the Air Force warned of Russian drones heading towards th…
US intelligence and its closest allies assess that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his goal of taking full control of Ukraine.
Source: European Pravda, citing NBC News article, which based its report on conversations with four Western i…
18 February, 2025 M1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery system before being hit. Source: NEMESIS.
Unmanned Systems Forces’ 412th NEMESIS Regiment pilots have for the first time engaged a North Korean 170mm M1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery system…
Security guarantees for Ukraine under European leadership could be achieved with significantly fewer troops than the 100,000 – 150,000 or more suggested by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Source: The Guardian, citing UK defence sources, as rep…
In January, commanders were replaced in three Ukrainian brigades fighting on the Kurakhove front in Donetsk Oblast.
Source: Suspilne and Ukrainska Pravda, citing their sources
Details: The changes affected the 33rd Separate Mechanised Brigade, the 46th…
The last Nova Poshta branch in the city of Pokrovsk has been closed due to the deteriorating security situation.
Source: Nova Poshta co-founder Volodymyr Popereshniuk
Quote: “As of today, we are closing the last Nova Poshta branch in Pokrovsk – Branch …
Russia has increased oil exports by using new tankers and engaging in ship-to-ship transfers. However, despite these efforts, deliveries to clients remain problematic, with loaded vessels forced to remain idle.
Source: Bloomberg
Details: At least five …