Europe Ukraine The Pope described the current conflict in the country as "a third world war 'in pieces', a serious conflict due to violations of law and the risk of nuclear escalation", during a meeting with papal representatives
Europe Ukraine The Ukrainian defence industry has probably started to produce 5.45×39 and 5.56×45 mm ammunition for its armed forces, the Militarnyi portal reported, citing photos showing a test firing of 5.45×39 mm ammunition at a military firing range
Europe Ukraine President Zelensky appointed former Minister of Arms Production Oleksandr Kamyshin as external advisor for strategic issues, following the resignation last week of Kamyshin, who was Minister of Strategic Industries and oversaw arms production
Europe Ukraine Ukraine intends to create a 'buffer zone' in the occupied area, which would distance the front line and prevent close Russian attacks on Ukrainian soil
Europe Ukraine The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that safety at Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant now in an area occupied by Russia in the south of Ukraine, is 'deteriorating' after a drone attack in the vicinity