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Friday, July 11

Kellogg: International partners should help Ukraine in rebuilding with a new Marshall Plan.

Kellogg: International partners should help Ukraine in rebuilding with a new Marshall Plan. During a discussion organized by the Yalta European Strategy (YES) on the eve of URC2025, US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg recalled how, after World War II, the US launched the Marshall Plan for Europe....

Hungary opposes the €100B EU fund for Ukraine, and Poland threatens to close the main Ukrainian aid logistics hub.

Hungary opposes the €100B EU fund for Ukraine, and Poland threatens to close the main Ukrainian aid logistics hub. Hungary has rejected the EU’s proposal to establish a €100B fund to support Ukraine, arguing that backing such an initiative would amount to “financing war.” This statement was made ...

Thursday, July 10

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine.

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the largest Russian attack on Ukraine to date on the night of July 9. “Diplomacy has exhausted its means and resources. The criminal regime openly ques...

Trump’s patience with Putin is waning: The US considers new sanctions on Russia and the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.

Trump’s patience with Putin is waning: The US considers new sanctions on Russia and the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. Rick Crawford, chair of the US House Intelligence Committee, stated that after a recent unsuccessful conversation President Trump’s patience with Vladimir Putin is nearly exhausted. The US presi...

The EU’s €100B Fund: Europe prepares a new mechanism to support Ukraine.

The EU’s €100B Fund: Europe prepares a new mechanism to support Ukraine. The European Union is considering establishing a new €100B fund that would provide long-term support to Ukraine amid its prolonged conflict with Russia. The proposal will be discussed as part of devel...

The EU is ready to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s European integration this fall.

The EU is ready to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s European integration this fall. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos praised Ukraine’s progress toward its Eurointegration, stating that the country is doing remarkably well. The decision to open negotiations requir...

Estonia threatens to block the new EU sanctions package if it doesn’t include a reduction in the Russian oil price ceiling.

Estonia threatens to block the new EU sanctions package if it doesn’t include a reduction in the Russian oil price ceiling. The country is considering vetoing the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia in order to pressure other member states to lower the maximum price for Russian oil. The Estonian foreign ministry belie...

Wednesday, July 9

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support.

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support. US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin’s position on the Ukraine conflict and confirmed that the US will supply Ukraine with additional defensive aid. “We ...

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine.

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Russia is ready for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine and is awaiting a response from Kyiv. Fidan also mentioned that there are no barriers to...

The EU is urgently seeking $19B for Ukraine next year, with three options under consideration.

The EU is urgently seeking $19B for Ukraine next year, with three options under consideration. The European Commission is exploring ways to cover Ukraine’s 2026 budget deficit, which could reach $19B, due to reduced US support and declining hopes for a ceasefire with Russia. The European Commis...

The US and the EU are preparing severe sanctions against Russia.

The US and the EU are preparing severe sanctions against Russia. The US Senate will consider a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian goods, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said. However, Ukrainian Presid...

Europe must act now to seize Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

Europe must act now to seize Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Using frozen Russian assets to strengthen Ukraine’s economy and defense is a legitimate and necessary step, but Europe needs to act immediately to seize them, says French Hill, the chairman of the U.S...

Tuesday, July 8

German lawmakers are urging Merz to boost the military budget to support Ukraine.

German lawmakers are urging Merz to boost the military budget to support Ukraine. Politicians are also advocating for more air defense aid in a joint letter to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz written by representatives of the Green Party. Specifically, they are dissatisfied with t...

Berlin is preparing a long-term initiative to support Ukraine’s air defense.

Berlin is preparing a long-term initiative to support Ukraine’s air defense. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans to establish a sustained effort to aid Ukraine’s air defense, said Mitko Müller, a spokesman for the German Defense Ministry. He explained that this...

Monday, July 7

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”.

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”. The US president stated that he was extremely dissatisfied with his July 3 talk with Putin because no progress was made toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump does not trust Putin’s intentions ...

Germany aims to purchase Patriot systems and Trump also pledges support.

Germany aims to purchase Patriot systems and Trump also pledges support. German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said that Germany is in intensive negotiations with the US to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems and is ready to pay for two of them. At t...

Russia is expanding its shadow fleet, but sanctions against the aggressor are slowing it down.

Russia is expanding its shadow fleet, but sanctions against the aggressor are slowing it down. The number of tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet has increased from fewer than 100 in early 2022 to about 300-600 in early 2025, depending on the classification method, according to a report by Dr...

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU.

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU. Kyiv and Copenhagen have signed an agreement that allows Ukrainian defense companies to export their technologies for production in Denmark. The Ukrainian government described this agreement as a hist...

A summit of European leaders in support of Ukraine will be held in London with Zelenskyy’s participation.

A summit of European leaders in support of Ukraine will be held in London with Zelenskyy’s participation. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a summit with other European leaders with the goal of strengthening Ukraine’s defense during the French leader&...

Friday, July 4

Denmark, currently holding the EU presidency, supports Ukraine’s accession to the EU and seeks to limit Hungary’s voting rights within the bloc.

Denmark, currently holding the EU presidency, supports Ukraine’s accession to the EU and seeks to limit Hungary’s voting rights within the bloc. Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister who took on the six-month EU Council presidency in July, has committed to supporting Ukraine’s efforts to join the EU. “Ukraine should be in th...

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly.

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an agreement on Ukrainian-American drone production during his visit to Denmark. The agreement involves several companies that will manufacture various types of...

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. The decision by the US presidential administration to halt some military aid to Ukraine also impacted weapons already stored in warehouses in Poland. At the time the deliveries were stopped, the inven...

Thursday, July 3

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv.

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv. The Pentagon has stopped supplying some air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine that were promised by Biden administration. The decision was made due to concerns that US arsenals...

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war.

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war. “When it comes to Ukraine in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get. Last week, President Trump and President Zelenskyy discussed this, focusing specifically on air...

Germany will fund the production of over 500 long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Germany will fund the production of over 500 long-range weapons in Ukraine. Representatives of the German government have already signed the first contract to finance the Ukrainian production of these weapons after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised to help Kyiv with t...

Wednesday, July 2

The Agreement That Will Create a New Country: What Economic Prospects Does Ukraine’s Mineral Agreement with the United States Present?

The Agreement That Will Create a New Country: What Economic Prospects Does Ukraine’s Mineral Agreement with the United States Present? In early May 2025, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko signed a historic agreement with the United States of America that established a reconstruction investment fund ...

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa.

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa. Unlike the Trump administration, few in Europe believe Moscow will agree to a ceasefire. One Ukrainian official believes Russia’s main goal now is to seize Odesa, which Putin sees as a historica...

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks.

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks. To end the conflict, Russia demands Ukrainian authorities stop training soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Western countries. “The participation or complicity of other countries in the mi...

Ukraine receives a new $500M IMF tranche and requests more time for reforms.

Ukraine receives a new $500M IMF tranche and requests more time for reforms. The IMF Executive Board approved an additional tranche to Ukraine under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). As a result, Ukraine has already received the ninth tranche of approximately $500M under the p...

Tuesday, July 1

Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing.

Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who arrived in Kyiv on June 30, stated that Germany is attempting “by all means” to ensure Ukraine receives additional air defense systems to count...

Ukraine and Russia have expressed interest in resuming talks.

Ukraine and Russia have expressed interest in resuming talks. After concluding discussions on humanitarian issues, Ukraine aims to focus on a summit between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, emp...

Ukraine presents defense industry projects for financing within the framework of the €150B EU initiative.

Ukraine presents defense industry projects for financing within the framework of the €150B EU initiative. These are initiatives to produce drones, ammunition, and missiles, which can be financed within the framework of the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) loan program that has a €150B budget. Ukrainian p...

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine?

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine? Over more than three years of the full-scale war, at the end of April 2025 the main providers of aid to Ukraine have remained unchanged: the US, the UK, and Germany. Meanwhile, Estonia, Denmark, and L...

Ukraine and the EU have agreed on trade terms.

Ukraine and the EU have agreed on trade terms. The European Commission and Ukraine have finalized negotiations on renewing the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement. The main principles include: Completive conditions – Ukraine will grad...

Monday, June 30

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending.

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending. The Russian president stated that the government plans to cut defense expenditures, which have already reached record levels unseen since the days of the USSR. Consequently, military spending now acco...

Europe is ready to initiate the first negotiations for Ukraine’s accession into the EU.

Europe is ready to initiate the first negotiations for Ukraine’s accession into the EU. The European Commission supports beginning these talks, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen after a European Council press conference. “Under constant attack, Ukraine continues to implement r...

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets.

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets. The European Commission will continue providing military, political, and economic support to Ukraine, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Militarily, we recently allocated ...

Friday, June 27

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit.

Zelenskyy proposes new deals to Trump at the NATO Summit. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed purchasing American air defense systems and collaborating on drone production with US President Donald Trump. “Ukraine is prepared to buy this equipment a...

What support will Ukraine obtain from the decisions made at the NATO summit in The Hague?

What support will Ukraine obtain from the decisions made at the NATO summit in The Hague? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioned in his closing speech that military aid to Ukraine this year might exceed the record $50B provided last year. He highlighted that the primary goal remains t...

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive. The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and jus...

Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession.

Only one country is blocking negotiations on Ukraine’s EU accession. The EU is close to reaching a consensus on starting accession talks with Ukraine, with Hungary being the only country currently opposed. Twenty-six of the 27 EU members believe Ukraine deserves to beg...

Thursday, June 26

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump.

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump. European NATO countries pledged to invest 5% of their GDP in defense by 2035, according to the final communiqué adopted at the summit in The Hague. The declaration also includes a clause confirming &#...

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons.

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons. European partners believe they can convince US President Donald Trump to approve the sale of American weapons to Ukraine if they or Kyiv provide funding, especially through loans, reports WP. It is al...

The candidate for NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe believes that Ukraine can win a war with Russia.

The candidate for NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe believes that Ukraine can win a war with Russia. US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, expressed confidence that Ukraine can win a war against Russia if t...

Wednesday, June 25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that NATO membership is not currently feasible for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged that NATO membership is not currently feasible for Ukraine. The Alliance would benefit from Ukraine’s membership, as it would enhance its strength and bring valuable battle-tested innovation. However, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s NATO accession ...

Zelenskyy warns that Putin could attack NATO by 2030.

Zelenskyy warns that Putin could attack NATO by 2030. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the Alliance to act quickly, as Russia’s war against Ukraine enters one of its most critical phases. “We believe that starting in 2030, Putin ...

British companies will manufacture UAVs using Ukrainian technology.

British companies will manufacture UAVs using Ukrainian technology. Kyiv and London have reached a historic agreement that involves transferring war-tested Ukrainian technologies to British defense firms. The British government highlighted that Ukraine is a global lea...

The Netherlands and Finland have prepared new military aid packages for Ukraine totaling €318M.

The Netherlands and Finland have prepared new military aid packages for Ukraine totaling €318M. The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 100 drone detection radar systems and 20 medical evacuation vehicles as part of a new €175M aid package, said Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. The dro...

Tuesday, June 24

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, which would severely impact global oil prices.

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, which would severely impact global oil prices. The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to block this vital shipping route for oil exports in response to recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the worl...

The EU is preparing its most punishing package of sanctions against Russia.

The EU is preparing its most punishing package of sanctions against Russia. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said before a meeting of EU foreign ministers that the EU is discussing what is likely to be the strongest sanctions enacted against Russia since 2022 in respo...

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