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Monday, February 17

President Zelenskyy issued a few strong statements while in Munich.

President Zelenskyy issued a few strong statements while in Munich. Zelenskyy spoke at the Munich Security Conference, and these are the main takeaways: On a peace agreement: For any peace agreement to end the war it must be supported by both Ukraine and the US. Europ...

Zelenskyy presents Ukraine’s alternatives to NATO membership.

Zelenskyy presents Ukraine’s alternatives to NATO membership. As NATO membership is not currently under consideration for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy asserts that the country should receive another reliable security guarantee – a military force of 1.5 million s...

Vance on sanctions and military actions: US vice president explains how to compel Russia to negotiate in good faith.

Vance on sanctions and military actions: US vice president explains how to compel Russia to negotiate in good faith. JD Vance told the WSJ that the US is prepared to impose new sanctions against Russia and does not rule out the possibility of deploying its military in Ukraine if the Kremlin fails to engage in negoti...

Ukraine is already working with the Trump team on a peace agreement draft, and the US-Russian talks are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine is already working with the Trump team on a peace agreement draft, and the US-Russian talks are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. President Zelenskyy announced the commencement of work with US President Donald Trump’s team and expressed optimism about achieving peace. The US is now viewed as a powerful force capable not on...

Kellogg suggests that a peace treaty will include “an agreement on the potential loss of territories.”

Kellogg suggests that a peace treaty will include “an agreement on the potential loss of territories.” US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg believes that Ukraine is unlikely to reclaim the internationally recognized borders established in 1991. “I think they will need some agreement on the potential lo...

Ukraine’s mineral agreement with the US is not yet ready to be signed.

Ukraine’s mineral agreement with the US is not yet ready to be signed. President Zelenskyy said that the proposed agreement concerning the use of Ukrainian natural resources has still not been finalized. The document does not adequately protect the country’s intere...

Preparing for negotiations to end the war against Ukraine, Putin is gathering his heavyweights.

Preparing for negotiations to end the war against Ukraine, Putin is gathering his heavyweights. According to Bloomberg, the list of Russian negotiators already includes Yuri Ushakov, Russia’s chief foreign policy advisor, and Sergei Naryshkin, director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence S...

Europe will be able to provide up to 25,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine.

Europe will be able to provide up to 25,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine. According to the AP, a coalition of European countries is secretly developing a plan to deploy troops in Ukraine to ensure security guarantees following a peace agreement with Russia. The main contrib...

The Trump administration has laid out ambitious plans for Ukraine’s post-war economy.

The Trump administration has laid out ambitious plans for Ukraine’s post-war economy. The US aims to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction beyond developing its valuable resource deposits, stated US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “It will be mutually beneficial. When A...

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners.

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners. The Czech Republic will continue its initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition, through which Kyiv has already received 1.6 million shells. This initiative is funded at least until April,...

Friday, February 14

“Putin won the war”: Analysts comment on Trump’s call to Putin.

“Putin won the war”: Analysts comment on Trump’s call to Putin. Professor of international politics Carlo Masala believes that the telephone conversation between the presidents of the US and Russia actually means Putin’s victory. “This is an apocalypti...

Three scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.

Three scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg analysts have predicted three possible outcomes following the conclusion of the Russian-Ukrainian war: The basic and most likely scenario is that Ukraine’s occupied territories will re...

Strengthening EU security and supporting Ukraine without US assistance will require $3T.

Strengthening EU security and supporting Ukraine without US assistance will require $3T. According to Bloomberg, protecting Ukraine and expanding their own armed forces could cost Europe’s largest states an additional $3.1T over the next 10 years. Rebuilding the Ukrainian Armed Forces cou...

Weimar+: Europe is ready to increase support for Ukraine and demands participation in negotiations.

Weimar+: Europe is ready to increase support for Ukraine and demands participation in negotiations. The heads of diplomacy from France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU issued a joint statement: “We share the goal of continuing to support Ukraine until a just, comprehen...

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost.

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that during the most recent Ramstein meeting, the allies confirmed continued military assistance to Ukraine and new powerful weapons packages for the Ukra...

Thursday, February 13

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine.

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine. In advance of expected talks upon Trump’s presidency in early 2025, “land for peace” has become the catchphrase uttered by those who want a quick end to the war. Central among the innumerable c...

US Treasury Secretary arrives in Ukraine to negotiate a rare minerals deal.

US Treasury Secretary arrives in Ukraine to negotiate a rare minerals deal. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the minerals deal between Kyiv and Washington would provide Ukraine with a post-war “security shield,” and President Zelenskyy sa...

The US will urge the EU and NATO to play a more active role in supporting Ukraine.

The US will urge the EU and NATO to play a more active role in supporting Ukraine. On February 12, a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine Defense (Ramstein) took place under Britain’s chairmanship, and additional official meetings are currently ongoing, during which Pentago...

Trump appointed another special representative to work on ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump appointed another special representative to work on ending the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has secretly directed his special envoy for the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, to focus on resolving the conflict in Ukraine. According to Fox News, Witkoff has already met wit...

Ukraine returning to its 1991 borders and gaining NATO membership is “unrealistic.”

Ukraine returning to its 1991 borders and gaining NATO membership is “unrealistic.” US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, before a meeting of the Contact Group in the Ramstein format, stated that Ukraine reclaiming its internationally recognized borders established in 1991 is an R...

Denmark has analyzed the Russian Federation’s ability to launch a regional war against Europe.

Denmark has analyzed the Russian Federation’s ability to launch a regional war against Europe. Danish military intelligence claims that if the war in Ukraine is stopped or frozen, and if NATO is unable to rearm, Russia will be prepared for a large-scale war in Europe within five years. The repo...

Britain will spend £4.5B on military aid to Ukraine this year, while Ukraine’s allies exceed their €40B pledge.

Britain will spend £4.5B on military aid to Ukraine this year, while Ukraine’s allies exceed their €40B pledge. UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced £4.5B ($5.6B) in military support for Ukraine, which includes the delivery of more than 10,000 drones by the end of March, with many already delivered over t...

Wednesday, February 12

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy.

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy. Donald Trump’s administration seeks to ensure Europe has a seat at the negotiating table. Trump’s specialenvoy, Keith Kellogg, explicitly stated that before finalizing the “peace pla...

Trump says that Ukraine has agreed to give US access to $500B of rare earth metals in exchange for weapons.

Trump says that Ukraine has agreed to give US access to $500B of rare earth metals in exchange for weapons. US President Donald Trump claims that Ukraine has agreed to provide access to $500B worth of rare earth metals as payment for military aid and ongoing support. “They have extremely valuable land...

The EIB will help Ukraine to attract about €1B in investment.

The EIB will help Ukraine to attract about €1B in investment. During a visit to Kyiv, President of the EIB Nadia Calvino said: “We have signed important agreements with both the government and key Ukrainian banks to mobilize up to €1B in investment, coveri...

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease.

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease. The Trump administration will encourage its European allies to buy more US-made weapons for Ukraine ahead of possible peace talks with Russia to improve Kyiv’s negotiating position. US officials...

The EU will follow the US’s lead and will review billions of euros in foreign aid allocation.

The EU will follow the US’s lead and will review billions of euros in foreign aid allocation. According to Bloomberg, the EU will review its foreign aid, shifting several billion euros to better align the bloc’s funding allocation “with its foreign policy interests in difficult int...

Ukraine will create a single logistics space for trade with the EU and the world.

Ukraine will create a single logistics space for trade with the EU and the world. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed creating a single logistics space that will allow people, goods, and services to move across the border quickly and without obstacles. Here are the key developme...

Tuesday, February 11

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. President Zelenskyy stated that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are feasible if Kyiv receives security assurances from its Western partners. He stated that he would be open to any negotiation f...

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine.

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine. According to President Donald Trump, the US is making strides in negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump mentioned that he had communicated with Putin and that d...

Monday, February 10

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war.

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war. US President Donald Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to end its war against Ukraine, said Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg. He rated Russia’s pain resulting from curre...

While Trump prepares to shut down USAID, Ukraine actively seeks alternative funding sources.

While Trump prepares to shut down USAID, Ukraine actively seeks alternative funding sources. US President Donald Trump stated that a significant portion of USAID’s funding was spent fraudulently, and corruption within the agency has reached unprecedented levels. “Close it!” ...

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war.

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war. The Telegraph believes that US President Donald Trump’s statements concerning his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip may indicate that to end the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin will hav...

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin.

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin. Six months after the Kursk operation was launched on February 6, Ukrainian soldiers began new assaults in the Kursk region, advancing around five kilometers from the city of Sudzha in a day and taking...

Biden’s farewell sanctions have collapsed Russian oil prices.

Biden’s farewell sanctions have collapsed Russian oil prices. In the last days of his term, the Biden administration imposed strict sanctions against more than 180 Russian tankers, dozens of oil trading and insurance companies, and two production companies. Afte...

Ukraine will open negotiations on EU accession this spring.

Ukraine will open negotiations on EU accession this spring. Ukraine may begin the first cluster of talks on EU accession in April, believes Minister of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olga Stefanishyna. She noted that there must be a consensu...

Friday, February 7

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The new Trump administration has realized the complexity of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and that it will take longer to resolve than they initially thought, according to sources in the US and Ukrai...

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status.

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status. US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Ukraine’s likelihood of reclaiming its nuclear weapons is “slim and none.” “Let’s be honest, we know that’s not going to ...

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine.

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy doubts that Ukraine can maintain its position on the front lines without US support. He noted that Ukraine lacked such support at the beginning of the war, “and the situation...

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it?

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it? Foreign affairs analysts note that Russia currently controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, a significant portion of which is in complete ruin. Too few people are left in the occupied terri...

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived.

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived. On February 6, Ukraine received its first Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, a transfer announced by Emmanuel Macron last summer. The initial batch was expected to include three aircraft. France also...

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends.

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends. US President Donald Trump has said that he will offer Ukraine military assistance in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals and other minerals. However, the problem is that most of t...

Thursday, February 6

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine.

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy stated he is prepared to sit down at the negotiating table with President Vladimir Putin if it is the only path to peace. “We will definitely pursue this option to meet with ...

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich.

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich. US allies expect the Trump administration to unveil a long-awaited strategy to conclude Russia’s war on Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, reported Bloomberg. The proposal...

Wednesday, February 5

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause.

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause. US arms supplies to Ukraine were temporarily suspended for the past few days but resumed over the weekend as President Trump’s administration debated its policy toward Kyiv. Two people familiar ...

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine.

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than in the three previous years. The UK had previously announced plans to deliver u...

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war.

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war. On February 3, US President Donald Trump signed an official decree appointing Keith Kellogg as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Following the official appointment, Trump announced the achieve...

US Secretary of State will lead USAID; Trump promises to end questionable project funding.

US Secretary of State will lead USAID; Trump promises to end questionable project funding. President Donald Trump has appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the acting administrator of the USAID and has pledged to eliminate questionable project funding. “As an interim measure to ...

Tuesday, February 4

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons.

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons. President Donald Trump said his administration wants an agreement with Ukraine in which the war-torn country will provide access to its rare earth resources in return for the US’ assistance in i...

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end.

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end. President Zelenskyy confirmed that Donald Trump and his administration have already scheduled meetings and negotiations with Ukraine, Russia, and other parties concerning the conflict. “We are p...

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