Admitting Kyiv is a nonstarter as long as the war with Russia is raging. But the member nations want to show they are supporting Ukraine “for the long haul.”
Author: Lara Jakes
Ukraine’s Arms Industry Is Growing, but Is It Growing Fast Enough?
Kyiv is aiming to build its own weapons to bring the fight to Russia. But it will take time Ukraine might not have.
U.S. Defense Secretary Praises NATO Allies for Commitment to Ukraine
The American defense secretary told a meeting of Kyiv’s backers that the fight against Russia “remains one of the great causes of our time.”
Ukraine Could Deploy F-16s as Soon as July, but Only a Few
Countries promised the fighter jets last year, but delivering them and training pilots have proved complex. Ukraine may start with as few as six, out of about 45 pledged.
U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Was Poorly Tracked, Pentagon Report Says
The report found that American officials and diplomats had failed to quickly or fully account for all of the nearly 40,000 weapons sent to the front.
As War Rages in Ukraine, Denmark Turns an Office Park Back Into an Arsenal
The conflict and surging arms production in Russia have spurred demand for ammunition manufacturing across Europe.
White House Warns Congress That Weapons Money for Ukraine Will Run Out
The warning, in a letter to the House speaker, comes as an increasing number of Republicans say they are growing weary of shouldering the costs of a drawn-out war.
NATO Leaders Try to Pin Down U.S. on Ukraine Aid as Republicans Waver
Continued American funding for Ukraine was a key concern for leaders in the military alliance, who met as the current allocation was running down and a Ukrainian counteroffensive appeared stalled.
Europe Moves to Fill Weapons Gap Amid Doubts About U.S. Commitment to Ukraine
Germany, Norway, Britain and others are increasing weapons production to help Kyiv. But the aid may be coming too late as winter looms and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia stalls.
Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons
To meet the demand, the U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems that marry advanced Western weaponry with Soviet-era items still in Ukrainian stockpiles.