Sustained Western military aid still needed short-term to retake occupied land. But in time, with base rebuilding, Ukraine can much reduce reliance. 14/
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Ukraine tripled arms output in 2023 despite Russian efforts
Ukraine tripled arms output in 2023 despite Russian efforts to degrade industry. Making wide range of new equipment. 12/
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Ukraine expands defense industry to reduce foreign military aid reliance
Ukraine expanding defense industry to reduce foreign military aid reliance long-term. Three main efforts: grow domestic production, partner with Europe, joint ventures with US. 11/
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Russia claims preparing major offensive once ground freezes, UKR air defenses targeted
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@TheStudyofWar reports that Russian sources claim forces preparing major new offensive once ground freezes. Still trying to penetrate Ukrainian air defenses There are positional fights but no gains in Donbas, Zaporizhia, Kherson. Russia forming more air assault units 8/ -
Putin’s claims of Russian economic resilience refuted by KSE report
Putin claiming Russia economy resilient under sanctions, technologically independent. But that's not true as a recent @KSE_Institute report shows https://
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Russia military exhibit for kids, Sweden ammo deal, Kremlin narratives
Russia starts exhibit to attract kids into military careers Sweden signs deal with Nammo to make more 155mm ammo for Ukraine Kremlin funding occupied area groups to push pro-Russian social narratives 9/
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83 countries attend peace talks without Russia or China
83 countries attend latest peace talks, but no Russia or China. Format unlikely to continue. Leader summit Ukraine wants not scheduled 6/
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US wants Ukraine battle plans as Russia invasion enters year 3
US wants Ukraine to clarify battle plans going forward. Russia invasion hits Year 3 in February with no end in sight. Ukraine has ruled out direct Putin talks. Started security guarantee talks with Romania, now 9th country. 7/
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Bloomberg skeptical of Ukraine peace formula talks in Davos
Bloomberg is skeptical about specific results of the peace formula talks in Davos. Ukraine wants to keep pushing 10-point peace deal, get backing from developing world. But Russia unlikely to negotiate seriously anytime soon. 5/
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Ukraine downs Russian A-50, Zelenskyy in Davos, Russia readies offensive
Ukrainian forces likely shot down Russian A-50 aircraft and damaged Il-22M over Sea of Azov Zelenskyy goes to Davos to regain spotlight, aid for Ukraine as war drags on Russian sources claim forces preparing major new offensive once ground freezes Details: 1/