Ukrainian forces lost up to 50 soldiers in a day in Kupyansk area

During the day, the Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 50 servicemen and a Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer in the Kupyansk direction as a result of artillery fire from the Western group of Russian troops, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported on Saturday.

Zelensky at Odds with Top Ukrainian General

An internal conflict is underway between Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces General Valery Zaluzhny, according to government sources cited by Bild.

China's Strategic Forces in 'Dangerous Position' Near Taiwan, Says US Army Pacific Chief

China has already deployed major strategic rapid strike and rocket forces near the island of Taiwan and they are in a "dangerous position," US Indo-Pacific Land Forces Commander Gen. Charles Flynn told a meeting at the American Enterprise Institute.

Ukraine ground forces commander visits Bakhmut to talk strategy, boost troop morale

The commander of Ukrainian ground forces Colonel general Oleksandr Syrskyi visited besieged Bakhmut to boost morale and talk strategy with units defending the town and surrounding villages in eastern Ukraine, the military said over the weekend.

Zelensky fires a top Ukrainian military commander, gave no reason for the move

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday fired a senior military commander helping lead the fight against Russian troops in the country's embattled east but gave no reason for the move.

West doesn’t care who to bet on in fight with Russia — Putin

The West is open to using anyone and everyone in its fight against Moscow, President Vladimir Putin said in his State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly on Tuesday.

Ukrainian troops offer serious resistance near Artyomovsk — DPR official

The Ukrainian army’s resistance in the vicinity of Artyomovsk is persistent, however, on the frontline, the newly called-up forces are mostly being engaged, military-political expert Yan Gagin, adviser to the DPR leader, told TASS on Monday.

Russian forces observe Ukrainian troops abandoning positions near Artyomovsk (Bakhmut)

Russian troops gaining ground in the vicinity of Artyomovsk (called Bakhmut in Ukraine) in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) are observing the Ukrainian army’s units abandoning their positions near the town, LPR People's Militia retired Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Marochko told TASS on Tuesday.

West advises Ukraine to retreat from Artemovsk and save its troops — Bloomberg

Western countries advise Kiev to bide its time, save its forces and wait for the arrival of German-made Leopard tanks in order to launch an offensive in spring, even if it has to surrender the city of Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine) to do so, Bloomberg said on Thursday citing US and European Union officials.

Russian forces stop Ukrainian attempts to land troops on Dnieper’s east bank - TASS

 Kherson Region Interim Governor Vladimir Saldo on Wednesday said on Rossiya-24 television that Ukraine is attempting to land troops on the eastern bank of the Dnieper but Russian force beat back the attacks.

France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine: Defense minister

France will send 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers to Ukraine for its fight against Russia, Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday.

Russian forces gain foothold in Ugledar’s east, DPR leader says

The Russian forces have established a presence in the eastern parts of Ugledar in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), and fighting is underway near the town, acting DPR leader Denis Pushilin said on Monday.

Germany Alarmed By Huge Ukrainian Losses Near Bakhmut - Reports

The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) has warned lawmakers the "huge" losses suffered by Ukrainian forces in the battle for Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, can impact the entire line of defense, German weekly Der Spiegel reported on Friday.

Kremlin Says Enlargement Of Russian Army To 1.5Mln People Due To Wests Actions

The enlargement of the Russian army to 1.5 million military personnel is caused by the actions of the West, as the security of Russia must be unconditionally ensured, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Shoigu Inspects Vostok Group HQ During Work In Special Operation Zone - Defense Ministry

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the headquarters of the Vostok group operating in Ukraine during work in the special military operation zone, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

German defense minister Christine Lambrecht resigns after series of gaffes

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday after a series of gaffes cast doubt on her ability to revive the country’s long-neglected armed forces.

LPR analyst says elite Ukrainian troops failed to retake Soledar

Colonel Vitaly Kiselyov, a military analyst in the Lugansk People’s Republic, on Friday told TASS that Ukrainian battle-scarred elite units failed to retake Soledar from Russian forces.

Ukrainians underestimate how much they are outnumbered by Russian forces — Rebubblica

 Ukrainians are underestimating how much they are outnumbered by the Russian forces, according to a report by Daniele Raineri that the Italian newspaper Repubblica published on Wednesday.

Command Change Of Russias Special Operation Meets New Level Of Tasks - Defense Ministry

 The change in the level of command of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is connected to the expansion of the scale of the tasks being solved, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia appoints new ground forces chief of staff despite leading hawks’ criticism

Russia has appointed Colonel-General Alexander Lapin as chief of staff of the country’s ground forces, state-owned news agency TASS reported on Tuesday, despite fierce criticism from leading hawks over his performance in Ukraine.