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Ukraine accepted 30-day ceasefire and the US unfreezes its military aid and intelligence.

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Wednesday, March 12

Ukraine accepted 30-day ceasefire and the US unfreezes its military aid and intelligence. Ukraine stated following over 8 hours of discussions in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extende...

In Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose a partial ceasefire to encourage the US to resume providing assistance.

Tuesday, March 11

In Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose a partial ceasefire to encourage the US to resume...

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace.

Monday, March 10

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace.

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine.

Friday, March 7

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard...

The US insists on dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to end the war; Zelensky, Macron, and Starmer will deliver a peace plan to Trump.

Thursday, March 6

The US insists on dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to end the war; Zelensky, Macron, and...

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Wednesday, March 12

A signal to Putin: Ukraine conducts its largest aerial attack on Russia, deploying more than 300 drones.

A signal to Putin: Ukraine conducts its largest aerial attack on Russia, deploying more than 300 drones. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that on the night of March 11, air defense systems “intercepted and destroyed” 337 drones. The following regions were affected: Kursk, Moscow, Brya...

Paris will oppose any demilitarization of Ukraine, and the EC states its distrust of Putin.

Paris will oppose any demilitarization of Ukraine, and the EC states its distrust of Putin. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, speaking at the Defense and Strategy Forum in Paris, stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine remain the country’s “main security guarantee,”...

The EC puts Orban and Fico in their place, affirming that Ukraine will make the decision regarding the resumption of gas transit independently.

The EC puts Orban and Fico in their place, affirming that Ukraine will make the decision regarding the resumption of gas transit independently. The authority over the use of Ukrainian pipelines for gas transit remains with Kyiv. “It is up to Ukraine to decide how it wants to manage its pipeline systems,” said EC spokesperson Anna-...

The EU proposes to continue duty-free imports of Ukrainian steel, while simultaneously purchasing goods from Russia.

The EU proposes to continue duty-free imports of Ukrainian steel, while simultaneously purchasing goods from Russia. The European Commission has taken the initiative to continue supporting the Ukrainian metallurgical industry, leaving the current exemption from trade restrictions on steel imports from Ukraine to the...

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region.

While the US and Ukraine strive to reach a deal on minerals, TechMet is already planning to mine lithium in the Kirovograd region. TechMet, an Irish mining company that specializes in mineral extraction and is partially owned by the US International Development Finance Corporation, intends to develop a lithium deposit in Ukraine....

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration?

What is holding back the development of distributed generation in the regions, and what should the Ukrainian energy system evolve into during the process of European integration? According to Anzhelika Slobodyan, an expert from the Association of Small Communities of Ukraine, communities are keen on developing distributed generation to address their critical infrastructure nee...

A geologist explains what a mineral agreement between Kyiv and Washington should focus on.

A geologist explains what a mineral agreement between Kyiv and Washington should focus on. Recently, a potential agreement between Ukraine and the US on the extraction of minerals has been widely discussed with attention focused on rare earth metals. Natalia Bariatska, Doctor of Geological ...

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The largest steel mill in Ukraine is seeking European partners for mining in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Mauro Longobardo, the CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the largest steel mill in Ukraine, stated during the On the Road to URC 2025 event in Milan, “We urge potential Italian and other European...

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine's coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale.

Privatization continues to replenish Ukraine's coffers; a household chemicals plant in Vinnytsia is the next item up for sale. During the week of March 3 to 7, the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) conducted 16 successful online privatization auctions totaling ₴61.33M. The most expensive item was a complex of premises cov...

Ukraine looks to become a key biomethane supplier to the EU, aiming for a 20% market share.

Ukraine looks to become a key biomethane supplier to the EU, aiming for a 20% market share. According to Georgy Geletukha, the head of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine, Ukraine is on track to become the primary supplier of biomethane to Europe. He noted that in the future, the proportion...

Turkey is prepared to take any steps necessary to establish peace in Ukraine and supports Zelenskyy's initiative for a temporary ceasefire.

Turkey is prepared to take any steps necessary to establish peace in Ukraine and supports Zelenskyy's initiative for a temporary ceasefire. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated this in an address to representatives from EU countries. “We are ready to make any contribution, including facilitating a negotiation process, to es...

Brussels seeks to determine the EU's role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine.

Brussels seeks to determine the EU's role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that the decision on what the EU can contribute in a future peace agreement for Ukraine will emerge through close collaboration with Ukraini...

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Geneva Center for Security Policy has issued a document detailing how a ceasefire could be monitored and enforced along the over 1,200-kilometer frontline. The document was previously shared throu...

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly.

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly. Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, stated that Russia’s assault on Europe hinges on how developments unfold in the Ukraine conflict. “A swift resolution to t...

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund.

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that the most effective strategy for achieving peace now is to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. “Ukraine currently has the strongest army in Europ...

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shie...

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine.

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine. The EU has initiated a new call for proposals aimed at assisting small businesses in war-affected communities and attracting investment for Ukraine’s reconstruction. An initiative through the Uk...

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end.

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, investor sentiment has become more optimistic about Ukraine’s future. Markets have responded very positively to any advancements toward a long-term an...

Metal product imports are crowding out domestic production owing to the consequences of the war.

Metal product imports are crowding out domestic production owing to the consequences of the war. Imports of metal products to Ukraine increased by 6.4% last year, to 1.26 million tons. More than 50% of products supplied to the Ukrainian market are produced by Turkey. This stems from the fact that...

The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level.

The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level. Three years after the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine’s labor market stands at 93% of the pre-war level, according to a study by human resources portal Work.ua. In February 2025, employers ...

Tuesday, March 11

In Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose a partial ceasefire to encourage the US to resume providing assistance.

In Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will propose a partial ceasefire to encourage the US to resume providing assistance. During bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine will seek to convince the US to restore military and intelligence support. Kyiv plans to present initiatives that, according to its assessments, will ea...

Turkey is prepared to take any steps necessary to establish peace in Ukraine and supports Zelenskyy’s initiative for a temporary ceasefire.

Turkey is prepared to take any steps necessary to establish peace in Ukraine and supports Zelenskyy’s initiative for a temporary ceasefire. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated this in an address to representatives from EU countries. “We are ready to make any contribution, including facilitating a negotiation process, to es...

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine.

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that the decision on what the EU can contribute in a future peace agreement for Ukraine will emerge through close collaboration with Ukraini...

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Geneva Center for Security Policy has issued a document detailing how a ceasefire could be monitored and enforced along the over 1,200-kilometer frontline. The document was previously shared throu...

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly.

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly. Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, stated that Russia’s assault on Europe hinges on how developments unfold in the Ukraine conflict. “A swift resolution to t...

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund.

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that the most effective strategy for achieving peace now is to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. “Ukraine currently has the strongest army in Europ...

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shie...

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine.

The EU launches a €1.6B call for proposals to support small businesses in Ukraine. The EU has initiated a new call for proposals aimed at assisting small businesses in war-affected communities and attracting investment for Ukraine’s reconstruction. An initiative through the Uk...

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end.

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, investor sentiment has become more optimistic about Ukraine’s future. Markets have responded very positively to any advancements toward a long-term an...

Metal product imports are crowding out domestic production owing to the consequences of the war.

Metal product imports are crowding out domestic production owing to the consequences of the war. Imports of metal products to Ukraine increased by 6.4% last year, to 1.26 million tons. More than 50% of products supplied to the Ukrainian market are produced by Turkey. This stems from the fact that...

The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level.

The Ukrainian labor market has recovered to 93% of its pre-war level. Three years after the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine’s labor market stands at 93% of the pre-war level, according to a study by human resources portal Work.ua. In February 2025, employers ...

Monday, March 10

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace.

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace. Today, March 10, President Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia to speak with the Saudi Arabian prince. Additionally, a meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations to discuss peace matters and a potential c...

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding.

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding. Ukrainian leadership is keen to finalize this mineral agreement, which is crucial for the two nations’ partnership, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi, who made the statement...

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine?

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine? Most of the funding allocated to Ukraine has remained in the US through orders placed in its defense industry, so President Donald Trump’s decision will result in: Financial losses for defense c...

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement.

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will propose granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. Ukraine’s access to a market wit...

EU countries will provide Ukraine with an additional €15B.

EU countries will provide Ukraine with an additional €15B. Several EU countries have pledged to provide Ukraine with additional financial assistance of €15B, European Council President Antonio Costa said after an EU summit in Brussels. The decision is part of...

Despite negotiations, Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy system, making Trump furious.

Despite negotiations, Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy system, making Trump furious. On March 7, Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine, targeting energy and gas infrastructure facilities. Naftogaz of Ukraine reported damage to their gas production facilities from the attack, em...

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%.

Ukrainian individuals and businesses have boosted their investments in government bonds by 33%. According to the Ministry of Finance, as of March 1 over ₴1.84T in government bonds were in circulation, while the investment volume by legal entities and individuals for the year climbed by 33% to ₴2...

In 2025, 250,000 square meters of new warehouse space will be launched in Kyiv.

In 2025, 250,000 square meters of new warehouse space will be launched in Kyiv. The volume of new supply planned for the capital’s warehouse real estate market in 2025 is 250,000 square meters. Last year, the volume of new supply increased by 79,000 square meters. Of the to...

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