Ukraine

NEWS DESK

President of the Ukrainian Food Manufacturer Alliance: Significant Outcomes from Our Participation in Gulfood Dubai 2026

News Desk 31/01/2026

Ukraine made a strong presence at Gulfood Dubai 2026, the world’s largest food and beverage exhibition, through the Ukrainian Food Industry Export Alliance and several national industrial associations, with the aim of boosting exports and strengthening ties with international markets,

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The Month of Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates has officially begun

News Desk 09/01/2026

The Embassy of Ukraine in Abu Dhabi launched yesterday, the Month of Ukraine in the UAE — a large-scale initiative designed to bring together cultural, educational, humanitarian, and business events dedicated to Ukraine, its strength, identity, and living voice. As symbolically noted by Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, the […]

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Ukrainian Ambassador: Relations with the UAE are a Global Model of Friendship and Constructive Partnership

PR News Desk 20/10/2025

His Excellency Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that relations between the two countries are witnessing rapid development and comprehensive growth across various political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural fields. He noted that these ties represent an inspiring model of partnership built on trust, shared vision, and

Aviation Cybersecurity Travel

Massive cyberattack forces mass flight cancellations at Aeroflot

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2025

Pro-Ukrainian hackers claim responsibility Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, cancelled over 50 flights on June 28, 2025, following what authorities have confirmed was a cyberattack, allegedly carried out by a pro-Ukrainian hacking group. The disruption hit Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The Kremlin has described the

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Ukraine Leads as Intensity Rises on Day Six of IMMAF Youth World Championships in Al Ain Region

PR News Desk 26/07/2025

Day six of the IMMAF Youth World Championships featured more high-level action in the Youth A (16–17 years) category, as the competition heads into its final stretch. The championship is taking place in the Al Ain Region under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu […]

BREAKING NEWS

Nato jets scramble as Russia unleashes 500-missile attack on Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2025

Ukraine intercepts 475 aerial threats Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine. At least 537 missiles and drones were fired at cities across the country. Ukrainian forces intercepted 475 aerial threats. The Polish military says: “All available forces” are activated. The Russian strike wave is one of the largest since the 2022 invasion of

Defence & Security

Ukraine was the world’s largest importer of major arms

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2025

Between 2020 and 2024 According to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), Ukraine emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms between 2020 and 2024, with its imports increasing nearly 100-fold compared to the 2015–2019 period. The surge in Ukraine’s arms imports is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict […]

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall gets Ukrainian order for Gepard 35mm ammunition rounds

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025

Germany is funding the order The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has placed a significant ammunition order, commissioning Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm rounds for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order, announced in December 2024, includes 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition. The order is valued in the high double-digit

Defence & Security

Russia attacks Ukraine with new missile type

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024

Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in Russia’s use of advanced weaponry against Ukraine. […]

Defence & Security

US announces $275m military assistance for Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2024

For defence against Russian aggression The United States has announced a new tranche of security assistance for Ukraine as part of its broader effort to boost its defence capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The new package, valued at $275 million, is the 70th security assistance tranche provided by the United States since August […]

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security

Austin reiterates US and NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024

To counter Russian aggression US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States and NATO to a free and sovereign Ukraine. Austin delivered the statement at a news conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 18, 2024, following a defence ministerial meeting focused on Ukraine’s ongoing […]

Defence & Security

Multinational coalition vows commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024

Over $106 billion provided in support US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reinforced the US and its allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) held on September 6, 2024. At […]

Defence & Security

US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

Defence & Security

US pledges new support to Ukrainian offensive into Russia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024

US presidential drawdown packages involved US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast as Ukrainian forces advance into Russia’s Kursk territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has announced. Singh revealed that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has held discussions with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to review and reaffirm ongoing military

Aviation Logistics

Silk Way Airlines airlifts 2 Beluga whales from Ukraine to Spain

News Desk 19/07/2024

Involving complex logistics mission Silk Way Airlines has successfully transported two Beluga whales from Ukraine to their new sanctuary in Spain. This challenging mission, executed under adverse conditions such as the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, underscores the Baku, Azerbaijan-headquartered airline’s commitment to animal welfare and proficiency in

Aviation Defence & Security

Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Train With F-16s In Denmark

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024

NATO Allies Donate Their Fighter Jets To Kyiv The Danish Air Force is training ace Ukrainian fighter pilots at an airbase in Denmark to fly the US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon. A coalition of NATO allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, has made a significant commitment to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s unprovoked war of […]