DefenceTalkRussian airborne troops landed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, the Ukrainian army said, adding that there were immediate clashes. “Russian airborne troops landed in Kharkiv… and attacked a local hospital,” the army said in a statement on messaging app Telegram. “There is an ongoing fight between the invaders and the Ukrainians.” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-airborne-troops-land-in-ukraines-second-city-kharkiv-army-78213/

DefenceTalkThe Kremlin said Wednesday that a Russian delegation was ready to continue peace talks with Ukraine as Moscow’s invasion of the pro-Western country entered its seventh day. “Our delegation will be ready to continue talks,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that Moscow’s delegation expected the talks to resume Wednesday evening. He said that President […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-ready-to-continue-talks-with-ukraine-wednesday-evening-kremlin-78210/

DefenceTalkSpain will supply “offensive military hardware” to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of its pro-Western neighbour, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told parliament on Wednesday. “I… want to announce to you that Spain will also deliver offensive military hardware to the Ukrainian resistance,” Sanchez said. Until now, Spain had said it would send military support only as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/spain-to-send-military-hardware-to-ukraine-resistance-78207/

DefenceTalkDeputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met yesterday with Australian Defense Secretary Greg Moriarty to advance the United States-Australia alliance and compare perspectives on managing national defense enterprises, Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon said.  Moriarty told Hicks that Australia’s government has decided to provide lethal and nonlethal aid to Ukraine. Hicks welcomed the announcement as a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-to-provide-lethal-nonlethal-aid-to-ukraine%e2%80%af-78203/

DefenceTalkRussia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Russia having invaded Ukraine and China seeking to wrest control of Taiwan.   Officials discussed the United States’, allies’ and partners’ efforts to counter those ambitions during a House Armed Services Committee today.  “The United States is at a pivotal moment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defense-official-says-u-s-is-watching-china-while-supporting-ukraine-78199/

DefenceTalkRussia’s air force still does not enjoy total superiority in the skies above Ukraine despite its overwhelming numerical advantage, part of the reason for the army’s slow progress on the ground, experts say. According to strategic intelligence research service Janes, Russia’s air force comprises 132 bombers versus none for Ukraine, 832 fighter jets against 86 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/low-profile-russian-air-force-puzzles-western-experts-78196/

DefenceTalkSwedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Tuesday her government wanted to boost the country’s military capabilities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the “general threat level” had increased. “Sweden’s defensive capabilities need to be strengthened, the rearmament needs to be brought forward,” Andersson said during a televised speech to the nation. “Sweden should have a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sweden-to-boost-defences-after-russias-ukrainian-invasion-78193/