Senators from both parties unveiled a bill Tuesday to curb gun violence following a series of massacres that shocked the United States, a text that bears no resemblance to the measures demanded by US President Joe. Biden, but if approved, it will be the first to tackle this scourge in almost three decades. A majority […]
Tag: arms
US: Demonstrations across the country to ‘stop slaughter’ with firearms
Thousands of Americans took to the streets today to demand a better regulatory framework for firearms following the recent massacres, including one at a Texas school that rocked the United States. In Washington, D.C., thousands rallied under the cloudy sky to demand an end to the “slaughter,” according to a banner that read, “A child […]
Ukraine has consumed all its Soviet and Russian armaments – now fully dependent on the West
Ukraine has exhausted all Russian and Soviet-made weapons and now depends solely on weapons supplied by its foreign allies, mainly Western artillery, according to several US military sources. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, Westerners mobilized in support of Kyiv, which demanded weapons and ammunition, but made sure to avoid any […]
Ukraine: The United States wants to make sure that HIMARS systems are used properly
The United States, which has announced the deployment of four HIMARS high-precision artillery systems to Ukraine, wants to make sure the Ukrainian military is able to handle them properly before sending them more, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday. . “HIMARS is an ‘advanced’ system, these boys need to be ‘certified, to be […]
US out of control: More than 124 dead in 300 shootings since Friday
A Philadelphia teacher, an Arizona teenager and a Chicago police officer were among hundreds of people killed or injured by gunfire over the weekend in a never-ending wave of armed violence that is forcing the United States to consider ways to curb it. More than 124 people have been killed and 325 injured in at […]
Canada: Queues at gun shops
Aman Santou went from a gun shop to a gun shop in British Columbia, Canada, to buy a pistol before a freeze on handgun sales was imposed, as demanded by Prime Minister Justin Trinto last week. “I am worried. If I do not buy now, the opportunity may never be presented again,” Mr Santou told […]
Ukraine: Britain sends M270 multiple rocket launchers
Britain will supply Ukraine with 80-kilometer multi-missile launchers to help it counter the Russian attack, the Pentagon said in London, following in the footsteps of the United States. The M270 MLRS systems will “significantly increase the capabilities of the Ukrainian forces,” the ministry said in a press release. The decision was made in “close coordination” […]
El Pais: Spain to offer Leopard anti-aircraft missiles and armor to Ukraine
Spain will provide Ukraine with anti-aircraft missiles and Leopard armor, increasing its military assistance to the country, according to government sources quoted by the newspaper El Pais. At the same time, Madrid will offer crucial training to the Ukrainian army in handling these armors. The training will take place in Latvia, where the Spanish army […]
Ukraine: Negotiations with Russia after Western arms reinforcement
Ukraine wants to strengthen its position on the ground with the help of new arms deliveries from the West before resuming peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian negotiator David Arahamia was quoted as saying by Reuters. “Our armed forces are ready to use (the new weapons) … and then I think we can start a new […]
Ukraine: Russia Supports Ukrainian Units Withdraw from Sheverodonetsk
LAST UPDATE: 18:54 The Russian military said today that Ukrainian troops were withdrawing from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sheverodonetsk, where heavy fighting is raging between Kyiv and Kremlin troops. “Units of the Ukrainian army, having suffered critical losses during the battles for Sheverodonetsk (up to 90% in many units), are withdrawing to Lisichansk,” a […]