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Wednesday, November 27

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...

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...

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