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Thursday, October 31

Inviting Ukraine to NATO could end Russia’s imperial ambitions; Ukraine’s path to membership will be difficult but is possible.

Inviting Ukraine to NATO could end Russia’s imperial ambitions; Ukraine’s path to membership will be difficult but is possible. Inviting Ukraine to NATO could end Russia’s imperial ambitions and prove that in the modern world, autocracies cannot defeat democratic systems, says Andrius Kubilius, a member of the European P...

The EC assesses the progress of 10 states on the path to EU membership.

The EC assesses the progress of 10 states on the path to EU membership. The opening of negotiation clusters with Ukraine is expected in 2025. On October 30, the European Commission adopted the annual package of measures on EU enlargement, which contains a detailed assessm...

Wednesday, October 30

Northern European countries support Ukraine’s Victory Plan.

Northern European countries support Ukraine’s Victory Plan. In a joint statement made at the fourth Ukraine-Northern Europe summit in Reykjavik, the prime ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden stated that they support the Victory Plan. “We wi...

Zelenskyy calls on Northern European countries to influence Germany regarding the Ukraine’s invitation to NATO.

Zelenskyy calls on Northern European countries to influence Germany regarding the Ukraine’s invitation to NATO. President Zelenskyy, at a meeting with the heads of governments of the Nordic Council in Iceland, once again stated the importance of inviting Ukraine to NATO. During his speech in Reykjavík, he empha...

A South Korean delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss countermeasures in response to the war’s escalation.

A South Korean delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss countermeasures in response to the war’s escalation. A South Korean delegation will visit Ukraine this week to share information about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and discuss cooperation measures, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol...

Sweden will allocate a €63M military aid package to Ukraine, including defense industry investment.

Sweden will allocate a €63M military aid package to Ukraine, including defense industry investment. As part of previous military aid packages to Ukraine, the Swedish government will provide our country with €63M in financial support, or approximately SEK 720M. €20M will go to supporting Ukraine̵...

Tuesday, October 29

Zelenskyy said that India can stop the Russian war against Ukraine, but instead, it chooses to help Russia import AI chips.

Zelenskyy said that India can stop the Russian war against Ukraine, but instead, it chooses to help Russia import AI chips. According to President Zelenskyy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can influence the end of the war, as he is the head of a large state in terms of population, influence, and economy. The president...

Trump may propose a new Minsk Agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump may propose a new Minsk Agreement to end the war in Ukraine. US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his potential vice president, JD Vance, have repeatedly spoken about their desire to end the war in Ukraine. In September, Vance floated the idea of a froz...

How can Ukraine’s allies respond to North Korean combat troops?

How can Ukraine’s allies respond to North Korean combat troops? The North Korean move marks a turning point in the Russian-Ukrainian war by expanding the conflict into an increasingly global war with more external players. In response, South Korea could lift its b...

Russia has paid North Korea around $5.5B for weapons and is deploying North Korean troops in Kursk; China is alarmed by this cooperation.

Russia has paid North Korea around $5.5B for weapons and is deploying North Korean troops in Kursk; China is alarmed by this cooperation. Since February 2022, the Russian Federation has purchased up to $5.5B worth of North Korean weapons, analysts have discovered. Russia is trying to use cooperation with North Korea as a lever of influe...

Germany is finalizing a €1.4B military aid package for Ukraine.

Germany is finalizing a €1.4B military aid package for Ukraine. Christiane Hoffmann, the deputy spokeswoman for the German government, stated: “Germany continues its broad support to Ukraine, in particular, it is implementing another €1.4B aid package.”...

Ukraine expects to receive another $15B from its partners by the end of 2024.

Ukraine expects to receive another $15B from its partners by the end of 2024. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine expects to receive more than $15B in foreign aid in the last two months of 2024. During October 21-26, the ministry’s team led by Minister Serhii Marchenko hel...

Monday, October 28

A threat to the European Peace Facility: EU countries’ positions on bypassing Hungary’s veto are divided.

A threat to the European Peace Facility: EU countries’ positions on bypassing Hungary’s veto are divided. France and Germany do not support an offered proposal to bypass Hungary’s veto, which would block the allocation of more than €6B in aid to Ukraine. The European External Action Service has prop...

Moscow still has dangerous combat forces that will enable it to engage in war, and oil revenue will be enough to finance aggression for several years.

Moscow still has dangerous combat forces that will enable it to engage in war, and oil revenue will be enough to finance aggression for several years. The commander of NATO forces in Europe, American General Christopher Cavoli, said that Russia has suffered significant losses in Ukraine but still has “dangerous fighting forces” that are ...

NATO offers two options for responding to North Korea sending soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine.

NATO offers two options for responding to North Korea sending soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine. The NATO states’ potential responses are limited but may include at least two options. “It’s about strengthening support for Ukraine and building a partnership in the Indo-Pacific re...

Ukraine will receive the first funds from the G7 $50B loan in December; Ukraine’s goal is to confiscate all frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine will receive the first funds from the G7 $50B loan in December; Ukraine’s goal is to confiscate all frozen Russian assets. The leaders of the G7 countries have reached a consensus on providing about $50B in loans to Ukraine, secured by revenues from frozen Russian sovereign assets. In a communique published by world finan...

Scholz rules out a country at war joining NATO and speaks of peace.

Scholz rules out a country at war joining NATO and speaks of peace. The German chancellor does not see a possibility for inviting Ukraine to NATO right now – in his opinion, a country in a state of war “unequivocally cannot become a member” of the Alliance...

Ukraine is strengthening its trade and economic cooperation with Portugal and involving participation in reconstruction projects.

Ukraine is strengthening its trade and economic cooperation with Portugal and involving participation in reconstruction projects. Bilateral trade between Ukraine and Portugal increased by $29.2M (+15.1%) for eight months of 2024 compared to last year. Positive dynamics have been observed since 2023, when turnover reached $293.7M...

Friday, October 25

Ukrainian dollar bonds are rising in price; funds believe that Trump’s victory will contribute to a faster end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian dollar bonds are rising in price; funds believe that Trump’s victory will contribute to a faster end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Ukrainian bonds are reported to have risen almost 6% in October, becoming one of the best performing assets on the market, with their value approaching $.50-1. Warrants linked to Ukraine’s econo...

At least seven countries have serious doubts about inviting Ukraine to NATO.

At least seven countries have serious doubts about inviting Ukraine to NATO. In addition to the fact that Germany and the US have reservations about extending an invitation to Ukraine, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are hiding behind these two countries, reluctant to respond to ...

Austin justifies the restrictions on long-range strikes using Western weapons and believes Ukraine can win even without them.

Austin justifies the restrictions on long-range strikes using Western weapons and believes Ukraine can win even without them. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended the US’ restrictions placed on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles and insisted that the war-torn nation “absolutely” can defeat Rus...

The IMF encourages Ukraine to make profound tax changes but not to raise rates.

The IMF encourages Ukraine to make profound tax changes but not to raise rates. IMF experts unveiled their proposals for reducing Ukraine’s national debt as part of their recommendations. The IMF’s Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs department, , noted that their r...

Thursday, October 24

North Korea goes to war: the Pentagon and NATO have confirmed the presence of North Koreans in Russia.

North Korea goes to war: the Pentagon and NATO have confirmed the presence of North Koreans in Russia. NATO has finally confirmed the presence of North Korean troops on Russian territory. “If they plan to participate in this war on behalf of Russia, this is a very serious problem, and it will aff...

Scholz said the G7 is finalizing work on allocating a $50B loan to Ukraine; the US has confirmed this information.

Scholz said the G7 is finalizing work on allocating a $50B loan to Ukraine; the US has confirmed this information. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that completing the work to provide the $50B loan agreed upon by the G7 countries is a clear signal to Putin regarding his long-term support for Ukraine. In turn, US...

The Victory Plan will be expanded: Internal steps will be presented to Ukrainians by the end of the year.

The Victory Plan will be expanded: Internal steps will be presented to Ukrainians by the end of the year. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is working on expanding the Victory Plan, the first part of which concerns the assistance of Western partners and on Ukraine joining NATO. The next part ...

Britain will provide another $155M to Ukraine’s naval coalition and has trained 200 Ukrainian pilots.

Britain will provide another $155M to Ukraine’s naval coalition and has trained 200 Ukrainian pilots. The UK plans to allocate another £120M ($155M) to support the Coalition of Naval Forces and Means for Ukraine. London is also looking for partners to co-finance the supply of “hundreds” mo...

The US doubts the prospects of success for the EU’s strategy of buying mainly European weapons.

The US doubts the prospects of success for the EU’s strategy of buying mainly European weapons. Washington is concerned about the EU’s weapons procurement plan, which prioritizes purchasing European weapons. The US believes that this is not the cheapest or fastest way to get weapons to Ukr...

Wednesday, October 23

NATO membership in exchange for having surrendered its nuclear weapons: Zelenskyy explains why Ukraine needs membership in the Alliance.

NATO membership in exchange for having surrendered its nuclear weapons: Zelenskyy explains why Ukraine needs membership in the Alliance. When Ukraine gave up all of its nuclear weapons in 1996, it received nothing in return except full-scale war. “That’s why we need NATO, because we don’t have weapons to stop Putin,&#...

Ukraine will receive a $3B loan from Britain and €35B from the EU secured by frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine will receive a $3B loan from Britain and €35B from the EU secured by frozen Russian assets. Ukraine will receive a loan from the UK for £2.26B ($2.93B), secured by profits from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation. The funds will become additional funding (up to £3B in military aid pe...

The EU cannot eliminate its Russian dependence; purchases of metal products and LNG are increasing.

The EU cannot eliminate its Russian dependence; purchases of metal products and LNG are increasing. The results of January-August 2024 show that the EU imported 3.9 million tons of metallurgical products of Russian origin. Analysts note that import costs reached €1.87B, and predict that by the end o...

At the BRICS summit, the Kremlin seeks to demonstrate that Putin is not isolated from the world.

At the BRICS summit, the Kremlin seeks to demonstrate that Putin is not isolated from the world. By holding the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, Putin aims to show the US and its allies that he has not become a global outcast. According to Bloomberg, the Kremlin expects representatives from more th...

South Korea will consider providing weapons to Ukraine if North Korea does not withdraw its troops from Russia.

South Korea will consider providing weapons to Ukraine if North Korea does not withdraw its troops from Russia. South Korea promised to take step-by-step measures against North Korea and Russia through deepening military cooperation and called on North Korea to immediately withdraw its forces from Russia. In th...

Ukraine and France sign a €200M grant agreement to support Ukrainian infrastructure and the economy.

Ukraine and France sign a €200M grant agreement to support Ukrainian infrastructure and the economy. Ukraine and France signed a grant agreement in support of Ukraine’s recovery and critical infrastructure and priority sectors of the economy. Companies in France will be able to access this gran...

Tuesday, October 22

The EU is waiting for the US presidential election and the end of Hungary’s presidency before discussing new Russian sanctions and reassessing Ukraine’s Victory Plan.

The EU is waiting for the US presidential election and the end of Hungary’s presidency before discussing new Russian sanctions and reassessing Ukraine’s Victory Plan. In January, EU countries plan to resume discussions about new restrictions designed to damage the Russian economy. That is when Hungary, Moscow’s closest ally in the EU, will complete its six-mo...

France urgently tries to convince its allies to invite Ukraine to NATO.

France urgently tries to convince its allies to invite Ukraine to NATO. According to Benjamin Haddad, the Minister Delegate for European Affairs of France, “The invitation is the first step, an important political signal we could give Ukraine right now. We are mobil...

Lithuania declares the West’s unprecedented war fatigue and offers to resume discussions about Western troops in Ukraine.

Lithuania declares the West’s unprecedented war fatigue and offers to resume discussions about Western troops in Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, said that in the West fatigue from the Russian war against Ukraine has reached unprecedented heights, and the “Victory Plan&...

Monday, October 21

Washington will be ready to invite Ukraine to NATO if Harris wins.

Washington will be ready to invite Ukraine to NATO if Harris wins. During his visit to Germany on October 18, US President Joe Biden discussed Ukraine’s current problems with the leaders of Germany, France, and Britain. Ukraine’s invitation to NATO tops t...

The US agrees to provide almost $20B as part of the G7’s loan to Ukraine.

The US agrees to provide almost $20B as part of the G7’s loan to Ukraine. According to FT, Western officials want to deliver funding to Kyiv by the end of the year, realizing that if Donald Trump wins the US elections in November, Washington’s aid to Ukraine is at ris...

To become a NATO member, Ukraine needs to carry out reforms; all Alliance members want Kyiv to win the war.

To become a NATO member, Ukraine needs to carry out reforms; all Alliance members want Kyiv to win the war. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that Ukraine must implement the necessary reforms and fulfill certain security conditions in order to obtain NATO membership. “So, the question is...

Biden and European leaders discuss aid to Ukraine: There is no consensus on long-range weapons, and NATO does not want to participate in the war.

Biden and European leaders discuss aid to Ukraine: There is no consensus on long-range weapons, and NATO does not want to participate in the war. On October 18, US President Joe Biden met with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin. The leaders promised to “contin...

The IMF Board has completed the fifth EFF review for Ukraine and will allocate $1.1B,

The IMF Board has completed the fifth EFF review for Ukraine and will allocate $1.1B, an IMF statement says. Experts note that the Ukraine’s economy remains stable, and the implementation of the EFF program is high, despite difficult conditions. Ukrainian authorities met all quan...

The IMF adds more beacons to Ukraine’s updated memorandum.

The IMF adds more beacons to Ukraine’s updated memorandum. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau audit was postponed from the end of September to the end of January 2025, and changes to the Criminal Procedure Code were delayed from the end of October 2024 to th...

The European Council insists on freezing Russian assets until the end of the war, but Orbán will not allow the sanctions regime to be adjusted.

The European Council insists on freezing Russian assets until the end of the war, but Orbán will not allow the sanctions regime to be adjusted. The conclusions of the European Council that were approved following a meeting with the participation of EU leaders on October 17 in Brussels emphasize the importance of fulfilling commitments to prov...

New military aid packages to Ukraine: Allies transfer thousands of drones, tanks, and air defense systems.

New military aid packages to Ukraine: Allies transfer thousands of drones, tanks, and air defense systems. The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands reports that the country will purchase modern €42.6M worth of reconnaissance and surveillance UAVs from the DeltaQuad company and transfer them to Ukraine. A...

Orban does not support the Ukrainian Victory Plan, and Fico says it is contradictory.

Orban does not support the Ukrainian Victory Plan, and Fico says it is contradictory. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he does not support Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan because “it is not a victory plan for Hungary.” “We have not participated in w...

Friday, October 18

The US has ruled out the possibility of a quick NATO invitation for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan requires.

The US has ruled out the possibility of a quick NATO invitation for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan requires. Washington maintains a firm position that Ukraine is heading “on an irreversible path” to membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, but the possibility of Ukraine’s quick invitation...

President Zelenskyy presented his Victory Plan during a meeting of the European Council on October 17.

President Zelenskyy presented his Victory Plan during a meeting of the European Council on October 17. He stressed the importance of European unity and pointed to the need for a second Peace Summit to end the war. According to him, European unity is a weapon that ensures security not only for Ukraine b...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his readiness to discuss with Russian dictator Putin ways to resolve the military conflict in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his readiness to discuss with Russian dictator Putin ways to resolve the military conflict in Ukraine. According to him, another peace conference is needed, similar to the Swiss summit, but with the Russian Federation’s participation. The chancellor stressed that the time has come when, in additi...

NB8 countries in Odesa announce new multi-million support packages for Ukraine.

NB8 countries in Odesa announce new multi-million support packages for Ukraine. The Norwegian government has approved a €6.4M aid package for Ukraine, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Eide said during a briefing with the heads of the Nordic-Baltic Eight foreign ministries in Odes...

Thursday, October 17

Biden will gather the European Quartet in Germany to help Ukraine; Scholz will ask for increased military support at the EU summit.

Biden will gather the European Quartet in Germany to help Ukraine; Scholz will ask for increased military support at the EU summit. US President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Germany to meet with European leaders on October 18 and discuss support for Ukraine, including military aid. According to CNN, Biden will meet with German ...

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