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The US will provide Ukraine with a $1.2B military aid package; Trump plans to continue arms deliveries.

Monday, December 23

The US will provide Ukraine with a $1.2B military aid package; Trump plans to continue arms deliveries. The Biden administration will announce its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package in the coming days, using the remaining funds that have been reserved to purchase new weapons for...

Ukraine will cease the transit of Russian gas on January 1, but pro-Russian EU leaders have not given up hope for its continuation.

Monday, December 23

Ukraine will cease the transit of Russian gas on January 1, but pro-Russian EU leaders have not given up hope for its continuation. Beginning January 1 2025, the Ukrainian GTS will be able to transport gas of Russian origin only at the request of the European Commission, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. At the same time, accordi...

The National Bank continues easing currency restrictions: What has changed?

Monday, December 23

The National Bank continues easing currency restrictions: What has changed? Changes that ease currency restrictions in three areas came into force on December 21. This easing will support domestic producers and improve the conditions for doing business in Ukraine. At the same...

The EC is again considering the full confiscation of frozen Russian assets.

Monday, December 23

The EC is again considering the full confiscation of frozen Russian assets. The EU should consider taking bolder measures, such as confiscating the Russian Central Bank’s foreign assets as compensation for Ukraine, said Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for ...

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine?

Monday, December 23

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine? European countries would consider sending military personnel to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, but they will not unite peacekeeping forces under the NATO flag, as a NATO mission requires unanimo...

Ukraine’s GDP growth slowed to 0.7% at the end of the year due to attacks on energy infrastructure.

Monday, December 23

Ukraine’s GDP growth slowed to 0.7% at the end of the year due to attacks on energy infrastructure. The real GDP growth rate slowed from 1.1% year-on-year in October to 0.7% in November. The reason is Russian shelling of energy and industrial infrastructure, the Institute for Economic Research (IER)...

The EU and the US are channeling billions from Russian asset proceeds to help Ukraine.

Monday, December 23

The EU and the US are channeling billions from Russian asset proceeds to help Ukraine. The European Commission has announced macro-financial assistance to Ukraine through a loan of €18.1B, which will be paid in equal installments throughout 2025 with the first tranche expected in Januar...

Global mergers and acquisitions deal volume to top $3T.

Monday, December 23

Global mergers and acquisitions deal volume to top $3T. In 2024, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volume will top $3T, up 11%. The value of deals worth more than $5B has increased 19% since the beginning of the year, while the number of deals has...

Money above all: Russian sanctions are being weakened through exceptions.

Monday, December 23

Money above all: Russian sanctions are being weakened through exceptions. The US has made an exception to the sanctions imposed on Gazprombank to allow payment for Russian gas by Hungary and Turkey. The Hungarian Foreign Ministry believes the latest sanctions against Russia...

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised?

Monday, December 23

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised? In January next year, the UK and its partners will supply Ukraine with thousands of combat drones as part of the Maritime and Drone Capability Coalitions. Britain will also continue training Ukrainian...

Ukraine’s accelerated integration into the EU should become a central foreign policy element for the EU, the US, and Britain.

Friday, December 20

Ukraine’s accelerated integration into the EU should become a central foreign policy element for the EU, the US, and Britain. According to Mykhailo Bno-Airiyan, Eurofasttrack is not just a political choice but a strategic necessity. “For Europe and the US, this is a unique chance to consolidate Ukraine in the Western d...

What is Europe afraid of in the negotiations over Ukraine’s future?

Friday, December 20

What is Europe afraid of in the negotiations over Ukraine’s future? Donald Trump’s return to the White House is now the primary issue for senior officials in European capitals. Their biggest concern is what will happen to Ukraine, Eurasia Group noted. The EU has...

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU.

Friday, December 20

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU. Continuing and strengthening support for Ukraine while Putin makes every effort to break Ukrainian resistance is a strategic imperative for the EU, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen in the Europe...

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries?

Friday, December 20

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries? The Economist notes that the Ukrainian economy looks “healthier” than the Russian economy did after the start of the full-scale war. Ukraine’s economy has been rebuilt to navigate th...

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks.

Friday, December 20

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks. Western capitals need to stop pushing President Zelenskyy into peace talks and instead fulfill their promises of security guarantees for Ukraine, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said. “There&...

European Council in Brussels: What message did Zelenskyy sent to EU leaders?

Friday, December 20

European Council in Brussels: What message did Zelenskyy sent to EU leaders? President Zelenskyy called on the EU to unite and actively participate in future negotiations to establish peace in Ukraine. He stressed that future talks should be based on strong positions for both ...

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s.

Friday, December 20

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s. Britain will allocate additional military equipment to Ukraine worth £225M ($286M) to support it in the war against Russia. The new package includes: £92M to support the navy £68M for air defense equi...

Ukraine and Poland plan to create an Eastern European gas hub that will replace the transit of Russian gas for Europe.

Friday, December 20

Ukraine and Poland plan to create an Eastern European gas hub that will replace the transit of Russian gas for Europe. According to Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk, the completion of Russian gas transit through Ukraine will begin competition for new routes and resources, including LNG, which is becoming an incr...

Europe struggles to rid itself of its dependence on Russian gas.

Friday, December 20

Europe struggles to rid itself of its dependence on Russian gas. The EU is gradually increasing the share of Russian gas in total gas imports. After the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, this share collapsed, but over the past year, it has grown ...

How is the policy regarding Ukrainian refugees changing in European countries after almost three years of war?

Friday, December 20

How is the policy regarding Ukrainian refugees changing in European countries after almost three years of war? The Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament has finally approved the Lex Ukrajina VII law that will extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees. The current protection expires on March 31. ...