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Tuesday, November 19

North Korea’s participation in the war against Ukraine convinced Biden to lift restrictions on long-range strikes.

North Korea’s participation in the war against Ukraine convinced Biden to lift restrictions on long-range strikes. The initial targets may be Russian positions in the Kursk region, where about 10,000 Korean troops are currently stationed. ATACMS strikes are believed to be more effective than long-range Ukrainian d...

North Korea might send 100,000 troops and transfer long-range weapons to Russia; China, despite its denials, is also arming Russia.

North Korea might send 100,000 troops and transfer long-range weapons to Russia; China, despite its denials, is also arming Russia. North Korea may deploy up to 100,000 soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. According to Bloomberg, this military support is likely to occur in stages with troop rotation over time rather...

What can Trump demand from Putin in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine?

What can Trump demand from Putin in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine? Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Rose Gottemoeller believes that newly elected US President Donald Trump has every opportunity to change the war’s dynamics. Putin presumably wants to retu...

The coalition collapse in Germany could jeopardize the supply of drones to Ukraine, but Germany has already started providing the Mini-Taurus.

The coalition collapse in Germany could jeopardize the supply of drones to Ukraine, but Germany has already started providing the Mini-Taurus. Planned drone supplies from Germany to Ukraine may be in jeopardy following the collapse of the ruling coalition government, known as a traffic light coalition. At the same time, Minister of Foreign A...

Monday, November 18

The US will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles, and France and Britain follow the US’ lead.

The US will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles, and France and Britain follow the US’ lead. After months of negotiations with Washington, the Biden administration, with two months left in office, has for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use American ATACMS to strike Russia...

The G7 will continue to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression, and the Pentagon will speed up weapons delivery.

The G7 will continue to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression, and the Pentagon will speed up weapons delivery. The G7 countries will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and support to protect it from Russian aggression for as long as necessary, the G7 leaders said in a statement. “W...

Olaf Scholz had a telephone conversation with President Putin.

Olaf Scholz had a telephone conversation with President Putin. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the Russian dictator for the first time in almost two years. The German government noted that the chancellor called on Putin to negotiate an end to the war. Presid...

Ukraine will receive financial support from the World Bank, the EU, and Finland.

Ukraine will receive financial support from the World Bank, the EU, and Finland. Ukraine will obtain soft loans totaling over $1B from the World Bank and €150M from the EU. “Within the framework of this agreement, the money will be directed to the restoration of the port inf...

The EU is working to deploy new sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet by the end of the year; current restrictions affect less than 50% of Russian oil exports.

The EU is working to deploy new sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet by the end of the year; current restrictions affect less than 50% of Russian oil exports. According to Bloomberg, the sanctions package, which the EU plans to approve by the end of the year, will also include sanctions against those involved in this trade. Member states are still negotiati...

Norway will finance the production of weapons and equipment in Ukraine according to the Danish model.

Norway will finance the production of weapons and equipment in Ukraine according to the Danish model. Norway will mirror the Danish support format, which is direct financing of Ukrainian weapon and equipment production, allowing faster production and delivery of weapons to the front. In addition, the ...

The US State Department has reduced the travel risks to nine regions of Ukraine, opening up new business opportunities.

The US State Department has reduced the travel risks to nine regions of Ukraine, opening up new business opportunities. As stated in the updated travel recommendations on US State Department’s website, the highest, fourth-level recommendation applies to all of Ukraine – do not travel to Ukraine at all because of ...

Friday, November 15

The EU has begun to consider exchanging land in peace negotiations for security guarantees.

The EU has begun to consider exchanging land in peace negotiations for security guarantees. There is a growing belief in Brussels that the war with Russia can end only through talks between Kyiv and Moscow that will involve territorial concessions. With the changing battlefield situation and...

The Kremlin rejects any concessions in negotiations with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine.

The Kremlin rejects any concessions in negotiations with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to dictate the terms of any potential peace talks with Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. The ISW noted that the manner in which the Kremlin is acting indicates ...

Ukraine has completed the legislation assessment for the first block of negotiations on EU accession.

Ukraine has completed the legislation assessment for the first block of negotiations on EU accession. On November 12, a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and the European Commission regarding a section devoted to statistics ended in Luxembourg. The meeting took place within the framework of the offici...

European businesses will invest in rebuilding Ukraine through the UIF.

European businesses will invest in rebuilding Ukraine through the UIF. At the first EU-Ukraine Investment Conference in Warsaw, the EU called on European companies to invest in Ukraine’s restoration and reconstruction. Interested European companies can submit their...

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects.

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects. The European Commission approved funding for five defense projects, each of which will receive €60M. Most of the projects also include purchasing defense products for Ukraine, particularly air defense...

Thursday, November 14

After the inauguration, Trump may move to eliminate Russian oil and gas industry earnings.

After the inauguration, Trump may move to eliminate Russian oil and gas industry earnings. The Russian Federation still makes a great deal of profit from oil and gas supply to EU countries, but this may change after Donald Trump takes office as the US president. Trump is anticipated to prov...

Trump invites Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the newly created DOGE advisory commission and will appoint new heads for the Pentagon and CIA.

Trump invites Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the newly created DOGE advisory commission and will appoint new heads for the Pentagon and CIA. US President-elect Donald Trump announced that billionaire Elon Musk and former presidential candidate and pro-Russian businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new non-governmental Department of Gove...

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains.

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder stated that after the US Congress approved additional funding and by mid-October, the US had delivered 83% of critical ammunition to Ukraine, including 155 mm artillery sh...

Ukraine has already received $100B in external financing and has completed all tasks to receive a new tranche from the IMF.

Ukraine has already received $100B in external financing and has completed all tasks to receive a new tranche from the IMF. Before the sixth review of the EFF’s (Extended Fund Facility) extended financing program, Ukraine had fulfilled all structural beacons by the end of October and all quantitative performance crit...

Ukraine will receive a loan of up to €50M from Finland and a $1.35B grant from the US for humanitarian and social programs.

Ukraine will receive a loan of up to €50M from Finland and a $1.35B grant from the US for humanitarian and social programs. The Government of Finland will provide Ukraine a loan of up to €50M for energy, education, and infrastructure projects. The grant represents at least 35% of the total cost, allowing preferential finan...

Wednesday, November 13

Trump likes two points of the Victory Plan written in the case for his presidency.

Trump likes two points of the Victory Plan written in the case for his presidency. Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, is interested in two points of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Victory Plan, which he presented to Trump during a meeting in September. The fir...

Trump is gathering his new team, and none are pro-Ukrainian.

Trump is gathering his new team, and none are pro-Ukrainian. US President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. The senator has recently supported Trump’s narratives on international issues, particularly c...

At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Starmer will try to convince Biden to provide a $20B loan to Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration.

At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Starmer will try to convince Biden to provide a $20B loan to Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call on US President Joe Biden to allocate a $20B loan to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office as the next US president. The British prime minister will al...

The EU suggests avoiding a trade war with the US by reducing dependence on Russian gas.

The EU suggests avoiding a trade war with the US by reducing dependence on Russian gas. The EU wants to increase imports of liquefied natural gas from the US to reduce dependence on Russian gas and convince the next US president, Donald Trump, not to impose tariffs on European goods. EU ...

The war in Ukraine and the Trump presidency forces Brussels to funnel billions of euros to defense.

The war in Ukraine and the Trump presidency forces Brussels to funnel billions of euros to defense. Brussels is changing its spending policy to redirect tens of billions of euros to defense and security in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s return to the White House. ...

Tuesday, November 12

Macron and Starmer want to convince Biden to give Ukraine permission for long-range strikes on Russia; Biden will ask Congress and Trump to continue support for Ukraine.

Macron and Starmer want to convince Biden to give Ukraine permission for long-range strikes on Russia; Biden will ask Congress and Trump to continue support for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set on convincing US President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to launch long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russia before he ...

Ukraine expects the IMF to approve a $1.1B loan.

Ukraine expects the IMF to approve a $1.1B loan. “The ongoing IMF mission to Kyiv ends on November 18, with discussions expected to continue virtually after that”, said an IMF resident representative in Ukraine, Priscilla Toffano. The In...

The NBU has improved its forecast for Ukraine’s international aid for the coming years.

The NBU has improved its forecast for Ukraine’s international aid for the coming years. According to the NBU, Ukraine is expected to receive about $42B in international financing for 2024, $38B in 2025, and $25B in 2026. By the end of 2024, Ukraine will receive $4.8B under the SPUR progr...

The European Parliament will adopt a resolution on the struggle with the Russian shadow fleet.

The European Parliament will adopt a resolution on the struggle with the Russian shadow fleet. This week, the European Parliament is preparing to adopt a resolution calling for more “targeted” measures against the Russian Federation’s shadow fleet. Russia’s continued eva...

Monday, November 11

Putin is trying to reset relations with the US and sway Trump to his side.

Putin is trying to reset relations with the US and sway Trump to his side. Russian dictator Putin is trying to influence the foreign policy of US President-elect Donald Trump and achieve a reset of relations between Russia and the US on Moscow’s terms. The ISW pointed ...

If Zelenskyy is ready, the US will support Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia.

If Zelenskyy is ready, the US will support Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia. The United States is ready to support negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses his readiness to do so, said Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Depa...

The Pentagon promises to support Ukraine until the end of Biden’s presidency and to exhaust all its remaining funds.

The Pentagon promises to support Ukraine until the end of Biden’s presidency and to exhaust all its remaining funds. Pentagon deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh confirmed the US’ commitment to continue military aid to Ukraine until the end of the current Biden administration. In particular, the presidential aid...

The barrel of the gun will be European: new details of Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The barrel of the gun will be European: new details of Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. US President-elect Donald Trump may call on European and British troops to secure an 800-mile (1,200-kilometer) buffer zone between the Russian and Ukrainian armies as part of a plan to freeze the war...

The EU states are actively discussing the provision of further Ukrainian aid after Trump’s victory.

The EU states are actively discussing the provision of further Ukrainian aid after Trump’s victory. At a meeting in Budapest last week, EU leaders discussed continuing military support for Ukraine should Donald Trump end US aid. Several officials believe the European Commission should develop propos...

The US will allow its contractors to repair American military equipment in Ukraine and will send more than 500 air defense missiles.

The US will allow its contractors to repair American military equipment in Ukraine and will send more than 500 air defense missiles. The US will permit American defense contractors to work in Ukraine to service and repair weapons and equipment provided by the Pentagon. The US will also send Ukraine more than 500 interceptor missile...

Friday, November 8

The Biden administration wants to use $6B on weapons for Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration.

The Biden administration wants to use $6B on weapons for Ukraine before Trump’s inauguration. The Biden administration plans to exhaust the remaining funds that have been allocated for Ukrainian military aid by the day of Trump’s inauguration – January 20 2025, two White House officials ...

WSJ: Trump advisers discuss freezing the war in Ukraine and a 20-year ban on Ukraine joining NATO.

WSJ: Trump advisers discuss freezing the war in Ukraine and a 20-year ban on Ukraine joining NATO. Newly elected US President Donald Trump may offer Ukraine an option to freeze the military conflict with Russia without the return of its occupied territories in return for delaying NATO membership fo...

Europe assures Ukraine of further support regardless of the change of power in the US.

Europe assures Ukraine of further support regardless of the change of power in the US. European Commission for Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Peter Stano, pledged that, despite Donald Trump’s threat to stop aid to Ukraine, the EU will continue to support the country militarily and ...

Ukraine plans to reserve part of the $50B G7 loan for its financial needs after 2025.

Ukraine plans to reserve part of the $50B G7 loan for its financial needs after 2025. The G7 initiative for Ukraine that will provide $50B secured by revenues from frozen Russian assets eliminates the state budget deficit for 2025. However, the government plans to keep part of these fu...

European leaders urge Trump to support Ukraine and avoid trade wars.

European leaders urge Trump to support Ukraine and avoid trade wars. At the European Political Community summit in Budapest, EU leaders urged Donald Trump to maintain support for Ukraine, avoid trade wars, and refrain from disrupting world order during his second US pr...

Rutte: NATO should work on changing the war’s trajectory and increasing the price of aggression for Russia.

Rutte: NATO should work on changing the war’s trajectory and increasing the price of aggression for Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed the urgent need to step up action to change the trajectory of Russia’s war against Ukraine, citing the recent deployment of North Korean troops in Russ...

Thursday, November 7

A golden age and peace through strength: Donald Trump returns to the White House.

A golden age and peace through strength: Donald Trump returns to the White House. Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential election. He announced his political victory and declared himself the 47th president of the United States during a speech to his supporters. Trump has p...

Will Trump’s victory hasten the end of the war in Ukraine, and if so, on what terms?

Will Trump’s victory hasten the end of the war in Ukraine, and if so, on what terms? Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he will end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible, but he has not clarified how he intends to accomplish this. And it is unlikely that this can be achieved wit...

After Trump’s victory, Europe is preparing to ensure its security independently and will work with Washington to maintain support for Ukraine.

After Trump’s victory, Europe is preparing to ensure its security independently and will work with Washington to maintain support for Ukraine. The EU must be united and closely coordinate its actions with Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. They con...

Wednesday, November 6

Rutte calls assistance to Ukraine one of the components of NATO’s security; Scholz once again emphasizes the immutability of his decision.

Rutte calls assistance to Ukraine one of the components of NATO’s security; Scholz once again emphasizes the immutability of his decision. Strengthening the national defense of allied countries and further increasing military aid to Ukraine are two areas that are crucial for NATO’s security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said i...

The West is warning against repeating the mistakes of the Munich Agreement amid anxiety over the US election.

The West is warning against repeating the mistakes of the Munich Agreement amid anxiety over the US election. More than a hundred current and former high-ranking officials from Western countries have called on Europe to be prepared for either outcome of the US presidential election and prevent an agreement wi...

More military aid from Ukraine’s allies: NASAMS from Canada, joint UAV and ammunition production with Lithuania.

More military aid from Ukraine’s allies: NASAMS from Canada, joint UAV and ammunition production with Lithuania. President Zelenskyy spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and discussed the Peace Formula, the Victory Plan, and cooperation on the organization of the second global Peace Summit. During t...

Issues related to the interception of missiles over Ukraine may be discussed next week at the NATO ministerial meeting,

Issues related to the interception of missiles over Ukraine may be discussed next week at the NATO ministerial meeting, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, said. “This discussion is about where the right to self-defense begins and where it ends. Do we have the right to shoot ...

Tuesday, November 5

The next US president will most likely shift their attention to Asia; Europe prepares to fend for itself.

The next US president will most likely shift their attention to Asia; Europe prepares to fend for itself. European states are preparing for a possible change in Washington’s foreign policy regarding Ukraine and a weakening of military ties in the event of a Trump victory in the US presidential elect...

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