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Monday, December 2

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter.

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter. US President Joe Biden, after the Russian air attack on November 28, made a statement promising further support for Ukrainians. “This attack is outrageous and serves as another reminder of the u...

While in Kyiv, Kallas and Costa confirm the EU’s commitment to Ukraine’s victory and support for European integration.

While in Kyiv, Kallas and Costa confirm the EU’s commitment to Ukraine’s victory and support for European integration. The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived on an unannounced visit to Kyiv and stressed that the EU will do everything necessary for Ukraine to win ...

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment.

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, the new property policy defines the state’s role in managing state-owned companies, outlining which are strategically crucial for the country a...

ITF Results: logistical ties with the EU, increased port capacity, and an infrastructure recovery fund.

ITF Results: logistical ties with the EU, increased port capacity, and an infrastructure recovery fund. Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery Oleksiy Kuleba stated during the International Transport Forum (ITF) that Ukraine is doing everything necessary to integrate into the European transport space and is...

The Rome Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine will focus on four areas.

The Rome Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine will focus on four areas. These are the private sector’s involvement, the regional dimension, European integration, and human capital development, said the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine Carlo Formosa. According to him, I...

Ukraine will receive $22B from frozen Russian assets next year.

Ukraine will receive $22B from frozen Russian assets next year. Of the $50B planned to be provided to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets, the first tranche of $22B will be transferred in 2025, and the remaining funds will be received in 2026-2027, said Finance Min...

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities?

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities? The Ministry of Economy reported that “Finland has been playing an important role in supporting Ukraine since February 2022, allocating €3.1B for defense and humanitarian assistance. FinlandR...

Friday, November 29

What scenarios are the Trump transition team considering to end the war in Ukraine?

What scenarios are the Trump transition team considering to end the war in Ukraine? The incoming National Security Advisor to US President-Elect Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, is studying several options for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Among them are proposals from General ...

The US will provide Kyiv with a new military aid package worth $725M, but Biden will not have time to spend the billions that have been allocated to help Ukraine.

The US will provide Kyiv with a new military aid package worth $725M, but Biden will not have time to spend the billions that have been allocated to help Ukraine. The Biden administration is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $725M. It will provide a variety of anti-tank weapons from American stocks. The package is also expected to include a...

The European Parliament calls for Ukraine to be provided with Taurus missiles and additional Patriot systems amid the war’s new phase.

The European Parliament calls for Ukraine to be provided with Taurus missiles and additional Patriot systems amid the war’s new phase. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on strengthening the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s aggressive war, in which it strongly criticizes ...

South Korea decline to sell arms to Ukraine; Netherlands provides additional Patriot launchers.

South Korea decline to sell arms to Ukraine; Netherlands provides additional Patriot launchers. Seoul has rejected a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov that sought to purchase South Korean weapons. The delegation met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and the South Korean defen...

The head of German intelligence says Russia plans to test the effectiveness of NATO’s collective defense.

The head of German intelligence says Russia plans to test the effectiveness of NATO’s collective defense. Bruno Kahl, the head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), believes that Russia continues to prepare for an actual military confrontation with Western countries, but a full-scale atta...

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture.

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture. Christoph Hansen from Luxembourg has become the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Hansen comes from a family that owns a large farm in Luxembourg. Hansen has been working in the Euro...

Thursday, November 28

Biden asks Congress for $24B to help Ukraine before he leaves office.

Biden asks Congress for $24B to help Ukraine before he leaves office. US President Joe Biden has quietly asked lawmakers to allocate another $24B to help Ukraine and replenish stocks of previously transferred American weapons, citing a request submitted on November 25 f...

The US promises to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to fight Russia in 2025; the G7 works to finalize its $50B loan.

The US promises to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to fight Russia in 2025; the G7 works to finalize its $50B loan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the G7 countries and their partners are determined to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to successfully conduct military operations in 2025 or hol...

The European Parliament has approved a new EC team, which promises support for Ukraine.

The European Parliament has approved a new EC team, which promises support for Ukraine. On November 27, the European Parliament approved the European Commission’s new composition, proposed by EC President Ursula von der Leyen. Twenty-six European commissioners were approved. Former...

NATO members condemn the attack on Dnipro; Rutte calls Ukraine a priority for the Alliance.

NATO members condemn the attack on Dnipro; Rutte calls Ukraine a priority for the Alliance. A NATO-Ukraine Council meeting was held at NATO headquarters in Brussels, where the parties discussed Russia’s use of a new ballistic missile. NATO members confirmed their support for Ukraine an...

Ukrainians want their country to regain its nuclear status more than they desire NATO membership.

Ukrainians want their country to regain its nuclear status more than they desire NATO membership. After the war’s end, among the main priorities for the state’s development, Ukrainians include the restoration of the state’s nuclear status in the top three most desired priorities,...

What financial support have international partners promised Ukraine in the coming years, and will this be enough to repel Russian aggression?

What financial support have international partners promised Ukraine in the coming years, and will this be enough to repel Russian aggression? The agreements already concluded by Ukraine with its allies give grounds for optimistic expectations regarding the external financing deficit in 2025 being covered, analysts noted. In 2025, the Ukrain...

Wednesday, November 27

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the governments of the Alliance member states to provide Ukraine with medium-range missiles as a deterrent and weapon of self-defense. T...

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles.

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles. Russia wants to reclaim the Kursk region prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration in order to deprive Kyiv of an essential piece of leverage in peace talks. Ukrainian fighters are facing intense att...

Trump is preparing a sweeping plan to strengthen the US’ role in the global hydrocarbon market.

Trump is preparing a sweeping plan to strengthen the US’ role in the global hydrocarbon market. Donald Trump’s transition team is preparing a package of large-scale energy measures that will be presented within days of his inauguration. The package will include approving export permits for...

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia.

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia. EU has struggled to make progress this year on a fair settlement of the war against Ukraine, said EU High Representative Josep Borrell. He recalled that this year, the EU had allocated €122B in aid to...

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position.

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position. Recently, Le Monde published an article stating that discussions had resumed in Europe about sending troops to Ukraine, primarily from the UK and France. Against this background, the British Foreign S...

Ukraine’s EU allies are allocating hundreds of millions for energy and military support.

Ukraine’s EU allies are allocating hundreds of millions for energy and military support. On December 4, the EBRD will approve a loan of up to €180M to Ukrzaliznytsia to finance the purchase and installation of equipment for small gas-fired generation with a total capacity of up to 270 MW....

Tuesday, November 26

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position.

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position. Russia’s Soviet-era weapons stockpiles will run out by the end of 2025, so Putin may start talks early next year. However, the war will last at least another year if the negotiations do not go a...

The head of the European Parliament calls on Germany to transfer the Taurus to Ukraine as the Bundestag continues to debate.

The head of the European Parliament calls on Germany to transfer the Taurus to Ukraine as the Bundestag continues to debate. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, called on the German government to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine in response to Russian aggression, as the Kremlin’s escalation o...

Ukraine’s allies have resumed talks on a decision to send troops to Ukraine, while North Korea expands its missile production for Russia.

Ukraine’s allies have resumed talks on a decision to send troops to Ukraine, while North Korea expands its missile production for Russia. Europe, amid questions regarding further US support for Ukraine after Donald Trump comes to power, has resumed discussions on sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine. This topi...

The G7 countries plan to increase pressure on China over its support for Russia.

The G7 countries plan to increase pressure on China over its support for Russia. G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Italy on Monday and Tuesday, will pledge to act against entities in China and elsewhere that support Russia’s war machine against Ukraine. A draft communiqué seen by B...

Monday, November 25

Ukraine’s allies are discussing providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons to change the war’s dynamics.

Ukraine’s allies are discussing providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons to change the war’s dynamics. Russia’s launch of the Oreshnik ballistic missile and the difficult situation at the front have renewed the discussion about new ways of providing military assistance to Ukraine and its future s...

The Ukraine-NATO Council will convene following the Russian attack on Dnipro with a Oreshnik missile.

The Ukraine-NATO Council will convene following the Russian attack on Dnipro with a Oreshnik missile. The Ukraine-NATO Council will meet at the ambassadorial level on November 26 at the Alliance headquarters at Ukraine’s request. The meeting is in response to Russia’s first use in Ukraine ...

How do sanctions against Russia work, and what new restrictions are being prepared for the aggressor?

How do sanctions against Russia work, and what new restrictions are being prepared for the aggressor? Moscow allocated $7B to purchase microelectronics for the military-industrial complex but was not able to complete the purchase due to sanctions, said the Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Polic...

UN climate summit approves $300B in annual funding for developing countries.

UN climate summit approves $300B in annual funding for developing countries. Countries in attendance at the COP-29 UN climate summit have agreed on a new collective climate financing deal. Wealthy countries have pledged to provide poorer countries with $300B annually by 2035 t...

Friday, November 22

The Biden administration plans to cancel over $4.6B of Ukraine’s debt.

The Biden administration plans to cancel over $4.6B of Ukraine’s debt. US President Joe Biden submitted a statement to the US Congress stating his intention to forgive half of Ukraine’s debt for economic assistance that was received as a loan. State Department spok...

New long-range strikes on Russia will help Trump conduct negotiations with Russia; the American president-elect is against an unfavorable agreement for Ukraine.

New long-range strikes on Russia will help Trump conduct negotiations with Russia; the American president-elect is against an unfavorable agreement for Ukraine. When US President Joe Biden allowed the Ukraine’s military to use US weapons to strike targets in Russia, he did his successor, Donald Trump, a great strategic favor, according to Bloomberg. Thi...

Ukraine and 12 European countries unite in a new defense cooperation format.

Ukraine and 12 European countries unite in a new defense cooperation format. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the beginning of a collaboration with 12 countries within the Nordic Group-Ukraine framework, which will strengthen Ukraine’s security and provide suppor...

The largest EU economies will issue joint defense bonds to stop the Russian Federation’s “imperial ambitions.”

The largest EU economies will issue joint defense bonds to stop the Russian Federation’s “imperial ambitions.” During a meeting of heads of foreign affairs from five EU countries, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland gave their support to a proposal to create joint European defense bonds to strengthen the...

Thursday, November 21

Putin is ready to freeze the war at the current front line on the condition that Ukraine renounces NATO.

Putin is ready to freeze the war at the current front line on the condition that Ukraine renounces NATO. Officials close to the Kremlin told Reuters that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is reportedly ready to discuss with Donald Trump a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine and freezing the war in place. The &#...

The UK allows Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles deep inside Russia.

The UK allows Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles deep inside Russia. According to The Times, the change in London’s position may have resulted from the US giving permission for Ukraine to use its ATACMS long-range missiles, which was announced on November 17. Bri...

The EU will spend the revenue from frozen Russian assets on armaments for Ukraine.

The EU will spend the revenue from frozen Russian assets on armaments for Ukraine. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, proposed directing a significant part of the future second tranche of revenue from frozen Russian assets to the Ukrainian defense industry. According to Borrel...

The Economist predicts the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in 2025.

The Economist predicts the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in 2025. Fighting between Russia and Ukraine could end in 2025, as both sides are close to exhaustion. The Russian economy is suffering due to Western sanctions, labor shortages, and people leaving the country...

The US is providing a $275M military aid package, Denmark is preparing additional F-16s, and the German parliament is reviewing its Taurus authorization.

The US is providing a $275M military aid package, Denmark is preparing additional F-16s, and the German parliament is reviewing its Taurus authorization. US President Joe Biden approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. The decision is a radical change in his policy and comes in response to the intensification of the Russian offensive in t...

Europe and Canada must unite to guarantee Ukraine’s security amid Trump’s return to the White House.

Europe and Canada must unite to guarantee Ukraine’s security amid Trump’s return to the White House. As stated in an open appeal, which was signed by 79 current and former politicians, military personnel, and political scientists who are anxiously waiting to see what Trump will do when he begins his ...

Germany provides Ukraine with a military aid package containing ammunition and hundreds of UAVs.

Germany provides Ukraine with a military aid package containing ammunition and hundreds of UAVs. The German government announced another package of military aid for Ukraine, which includes tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition of various types, 47 vehicles with mine protection (MRAP), four Pa...

Wednesday, November 20

The final declaration of the G20 summit contains no condemnation of the Russian Federation’s actions.

The final declaration of the G20 summit contains no condemnation of the Russian Federation’s actions. In the statement from the G20 leaders that was adopted at summit in Rio de Janeiro’s conclusion, there is only one mention of the war in Ukraine. “Regarding the war in Ukraine, we highligh...

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine, and France and Britain do not oppose Ukraine’s use of long-range strikes, but want restrictions.

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine, and France and Britain do not oppose Ukraine’s use of long-range strikes, but want restrictions. In the coming days, the US will announce a new package of defense aid to Ukraine, said the permanent representative of the US to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, at a meeting of the UN Security Counci...

Zelenskyy presents an internal sustainability plan to the Ukrainian Parliament.

Zelenskyy presents an internal sustainability plan to the Ukrainian Parliament. The plan contains 10 points that address issues of unity, human capital, and cultural sovereignty. Zelenskyy plans to present the full version of the plan together with its annexes next month. These a...

Europe must double its defense spending after Trump’s inauguration; Poland will produce explosives and ammunition.

Europe must double its defense spending after Trump’s inauguration; Poland will produce explosives and ammunition. Europe will probably have to double its defense spending to address the challenge of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, as well as a possible reduction in American support with Donald Trump...

Ukraine used ATACMS for the first time in the Russian Federation; Trump says this is an escalation of the war.

Ukraine used ATACMS for the first time in the Russian Federation; Trump says this is an escalation of the war. Defense forces struck a Russian ammunition warehouse in the Bryansk region with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, 110 km from the border with Ukraine. At least 12 secondary explosions and detonations took ...

Tuesday, November 19

At the G20 summit, Erdogan plans to propose that the war in Ukraine be frozen.

At the G20 summit, Erdogan plans to propose that the war in Ukraine be frozen. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to present his proposal for freezing the war in Ukraine “at the current level” at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. According to Erdogan̵...

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