Our Scans · Ukraine · Weekly Summary

• [New] Germany, already the second-largest provider of armaments and financial support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, has pledged to step up its support further under the new government of Friedrich Merz, promising to help Ukraine develop new missiles that could strike deep into Russian territory. The Independent
• [New] Ukraine, finding itself alone with Russia, will be forced to switch to desperate, including asymmetric strategies (massive drone attacks, strikes on infrastructure, cyber operations, etc.).
• [New] The intensity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks has further dampened hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal soon - especially after Kiev recently embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia. Leigh Journal
• [New] Ukraine's extraordinary attack against Russia's bomber force is arguably one of the most important raids in the history of modern warfare and will have a major and instant effect on Russia's capabilities. The Sunday Guardian Live
• [New] When the US defeat in Ukraine is finally realised it will have enormous and lasting consequences for world relations, further weakening the power of US imperialism across the world. In Defence of Marxism
• [New] The Trump administration has redirected advanced anti-drone technology originally earmarked for Ukraine to U.S. forces in the Middle East, citing urgent threats from Iranian and Houthi drones. Forbes
• [New] Countries around the world are investing heavily in drone technology, and the lessons learned from conflicts like the one in Ukraine will undoubtedly shape future military strategies. Breaking News Now
• [New] Russia struck Ukraine with a thunderous aerial bombardment overnight, further dampening hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon days after Kiev embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia. Boston Herald
• [New] The war in Ukraine brought three strong drivers of defence stocks to the fore, and all of them will remain salient if and when the war in Ukraine ends. Morningstar UK
• [New] The war in Ukraine has highlighted how drones could be used in a military or terrorist attack - a concern as the World Cup and Olympics approach in the U.S. KIRO 7 News Seattle
• [New] The UK will invest a total of £350 billion (roughly $474 billion) to provide Ukraine with 100,000 drones in 2025 - a tenfold increase from the 10,000 drones that the UK provided Ukraine with in 2024. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the SBU stated that Russia will be unable to restore half of the Russian aircraft that Ukraine struck or that it will take Russia years to restore them. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Sweden will provide €440 million for international programs to procure artillery shells, drones, and other arms for Ukraine. Harlentropolis's Substack
• [New] Berlin will fund long-range weapons to be produced in Ukraine and will also deliver air defence systems, ammunition, and other weaponry. Harlentropolis's Substack
• [New] Talk about Russia winning its war against Ukraine will decrease, as will fears of it hypothetically launching a war against the West. Ukrinform
• [New] In response, Russia could launch massive drone attacks on Ukraine, but probably not the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile that Putin has boasted about, nor any nuclear missiles. Newsweek
• [New] A NATO official has echoed President Donald Trump's warning that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine's drone strikes on Russia's military airfields. Newsweek
• [New] There are also downside risks, particularly if trade-related uncertainty has a lasting impact or if there is meaningful progress toward resolving the Russian war against Ukraine. European Central Bank
• [New] In the wake of Ukraine's surprise drone attack on Russian air bases using cheap, explosive drones, analysts are assessing the vulnerabilities of military facilities everywhere, including in the U.S. The Cipher Brief
• [New] The Trump administration has redirected critical anti drone fuses originally earmarked for Ukraine to U.S. Air Force units in the Middle East, citing urgent needs to defend against potential Iranian or Houthi drone threats. The Cipher Brief
• Countries like the United States and members of the European Union may ramp up their military aid to Ukraine, recognizing that a strengthened Russia could have dire consequences for European security. County Local News

Last updated: 13 June 2025