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Thursday, October 17

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament.

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament. The Victory Plan consists of five points and three secret annexes that have been provided to Ukraine’s partners. The five points are: The first point is geopolitical, and presupposes UkraineR...

The EU is ready to end Russian gas transit through Ukraine and condemns Hungary for its agreements with Gazprom,

The EU is ready to end Russian gas transit through Ukraine and condemns Hungary for its agreements with Gazprom, said European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson after a meeting of energy ministers in Luxembourg. “We knew this contract would expire before the end of the year. The EC is working closely wi...

US Deputy Under Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman is confident that the IMF will approve a new $1.1B tranche for Ukraine.

US Deputy Under Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman is confident that the IMF will approve a new $1.1B tranche for Ukraine. The IMF approved the tranche’s provision at the working level on September 10, but the Fund’s executive board still needs to give its final approval. “Ukraine has already undergone s...

Will the FATF decision destroy the aggressor country’s economy?

Will the FATF decision destroy the aggressor country’s economy? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will decide on October 22 whether to add Russia to its blacklist. Publicly, the FATF has stated that it considers Russia’s aggression unacceptable, but in ...

Wednesday, October 16

NATO will review key priorities for its assistance to Ukraine.

NATO will review key priorities for its assistance to Ukraine. Patrick Turner, NATO’s senior representative in Ukraine, said that despite the indefinite postponement of Ramstein meeting, the heads of the Alliance’s defense ministries will meet this we...

The European Parliament will determine the fate of Ukraine’s €35B loan next week.

The European Parliament will determine the fate of Ukraine’s €35B loan next week. The European Parliament’s Trade Committee, supported by an overwhelming majority of votes, to provide financial support to Ukraine through a €35B loan secured by the Russian frozen assets. ̶...

Tuesday, October 15

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons.

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons. The EU’s recent decision to allocate $440M to Ukraine to support its defense industry indicates a sharp turnaround in the bloc’s approach to Russia’s war. One of the EU diplomats not...

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies.

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies. EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted that Russia’s aggressive war is seen as an existential threat to the EU. Therefore, the determination of joint borrowing to finance Ukrainian military ...

Thanks to lower fees on its IMF loans, Ukraine will save hundreds of millions of dollars.

Thanks to lower fees on its IMF loans, Ukraine will save hundreds of millions of dollars. The IMF, one of Ukraine’s key donors, has made an important decision that will reduce public debt payments for developing countries, including Ukraine. From November, the IMF will reduce its com...

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030.

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030. The Leader of the Opposition and a candidate for Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, expressed his readiness to support the provision of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. “If the ...

Orbán threatens to block the loan for Ukraine to help Trump win the election.

Orbán threatens to block the loan for Ukraine to help Trump win the election. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is threatening to block aid to Ukraine to assist Donald Trump in the US presidential race by scuttling the $50B loan proposed by Ukraine’s allies. This woul...

Monday, October 14

Zelenskyy visited Germany, Italy, France, and Britain to present his Victory Plan.

Zelenskyy visited Germany, Italy, France, and Britain to present his Victory Plan. At the end of last week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The president presented Ukraine’s Victory Plan to Scholz and discussed its key aspects. “Th...

The World Bank will create a fund that will help the US, Canada, and Japan participate in financing the promised $50B G7 loan to Ukraine for.

The World Bank will create a fund that will help the US, Canada, and Japan participate in financing the promised $50B G7 loan to Ukraine for. The creation of the Financial Intermediation Fund (FIF) to assist Ukraine was supported on October 10 by all members of the international financial organization, with the exception of Russia. The fund...

Mike Johnson is counting on Trump’s victory, which will end the war and cut financing for Ukraine.

Mike Johnson is counting on Trump’s victory, which will end the war and cut financing for Ukraine. The speaker of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, hopes that Donald Trump will win the presidential election, ending the war in Ukraine and eliminating the need for the approval...

Putin has lost another ally: Serbia is drifting west.

Putin has lost another ally: Serbia is drifting west. The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, did not congratulate Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on his birthday on October 7, instead taking part in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit on October 9, w...

Friday, October 11

In 2025, Ukraine risks losing 50% of its aid from foreign partners.

In 2025, Ukraine risks losing 50% of its aid from foreign partners. According to the Kiel Institute of World Economy, “Ukraine is going through uncertain times regarding further support from Western allies. A Donald Trump US presidency or the use of new lending ...

The Ukrainian Parliament approved a record tax increase.

The Ukrainian Parliament approved a record tax increase. On October 10, the Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11416-d, enacting a historic tax increase. The document provides for: An increase in the military levy from 1.5% to 5%, except for the military ...

On what terms will Ukraine receive the EU’s €35B loan?

On what terms will Ukraine receive the EU’s €35B loan? The Council of the EU agreed to provide Ukraine with a €35B package of macro-financial assistance, which will be part of a €45B ($50B) G7 loan secured by the Russian Federation’s frozen assets. ...

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine.

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine. US President Joe Biden said that Barack Obama is the one who should be held responsible for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine in 2014, the annexation of Crimea, and the war in ...

Polish businesses sign agreements to rebuild Ukraine at the Common Future Congress on the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Poland.

Polish businesses sign agreements to rebuild Ukraine at the Common Future Congress on the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Poland. Several agreements were signed by the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy of Poland and BGK, a Polish state development bank, which provide for the establishment of a PLN 250M ($65M) special fund to...

Thursday, October 10

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability.

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability. The Foundations of Peace document, which will contain detailed conditions for a just end to the war, will be ready by November, President Zelenskyy said at the Ukraine–South East Europe summit. Accord...

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war.

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war. The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden at the German Ramstein Air Base will not occur due to hurricanes in the US. At the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy was expected to demonstrate a chang...

Germany plans to provide another €400M in military support to Ukraine by the end of the year and delivered two IRIS-T missile systems.

Germany plans to provide another €400M in military support to Ukraine by the end of the year and delivered two IRIS-T missile systems. The German Parliament has allocated an additional €400M for military aid to Ukraine in 2024, which will allow the implementation of 50 projects totaling €1.4B this year. The German government announce...

Orban expects Trump’s victory in the US election and for him to establish peace in Ukraine.

Orban expects Trump’s victory in the US election and for him to establish peace in Ukraine. A few days after the US presidential elections on November 5, Hungary will host EU leaders at a summit in Budapest. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the upcoming summit as a moment to u...

Wednesday, October 9

The EU promises to provide Ukraine with a €35B loan by the end of the year and is looking for ways to circumvent Hungary’s veto.

The EU promises to provide Ukraine with a €35B loan by the end of the year and is looking for ways to circumvent Hungary’s veto. EU countries and the European Parliament need to quickly explore all legislative procedures so that Ukraine can receive a new €35B loan, which is the EU’s share of the G7’s proposed loan, ...

In September, Ukraine received only €10M in foreign aid. How was the budget affected?

In September, Ukraine received only €10M in foreign aid. How was the budget affected? In September, Ukraine received the smallest amount of aid from its international partners since the full-scale war began, a €10M loan from the EBRD, after significant receipts in August ($8.5B). Befor...

Ukraine plans to create the Green Transition Office.

Ukraine plans to create the Green Transition Office. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine published an order to establish the Office of Green Transition under the Ministry to ensure the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the...

Tuesday, October 8

The Netherlands has sent its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and allocated €400M for drone development.

The Netherlands has sent its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and allocated €400M for drone development. The Netherlands will allocate €400M to develop drones for Ukraine, and if the program is successful, they are ready to increase funding, the country’s Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said. The...

While in Kyiv, Robert Fico promised energy aid and support for EU membership, but not NATO.

While in Kyiv, Robert Fico promised energy aid and support for EU membership, but not NATO. On October 7 during a visit to Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country is ready to support Ukraine during possible blackouts by providing emergency electricity supplies. Slo...

The UK allocates $4.5B for the purchase of British weapons for Ukraine.

The UK allocates $4.5B for the purchase of British weapons for Ukraine. Britain has already provided Ukraine with £3.5B ($4.5B) to purchase modern military equipment from British manufacturers. A British trade mission visited Ukraine to discuss further cooperation with th...

The EU will change the current system of financing military support to Ukraine in response to Hungary.

The EU will change the current system of financing military support to Ukraine in response to Hungary. The EU plans to change its system of Ukrainian military support to bypass a Hungarian veto, circumventing the country that is loyal to the Russian Federation. On October 9, EU ambassadors are expected...

Monday, October 7

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months.

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months. This model represents, in the Western community’s opinion, what may become the most likely scenario for the end of the hot phase of the war in Ukraine and prevent a new one, writes the FT. In th...

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership.

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership. “We will present the Victory Plan – clear, concrete steps to a fair end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine is what can stop Russian aggression,”...

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024.

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024. Bratislava is actively selling weapons to Ukraine even though current Prime Minister Robert Fico came to power criticizing his political opponents for helping Ukraine. He called his political rivals t...

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends.

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends. As reported by DW, Friedrich Merz, the candidate for German chancellor from the opposition bloc, suggested that Germany, Poland, France, and the UK form a contact group to establish Europe’s pos...

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year.

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year. The European Court of Auditors claims that the €1.5B budget planned by the EU for the development of the defense industry, as well as two years of other spending, is insufficient in the face of the ch...

Friday, October 4

After his inauguration, new NATO Secretary General Rutte has arrived in Kyiv.

After his inauguration, new NATO Secretary General Rutte has arrived in Kyiv. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during his first foreign visit to Kyiv at a press conference following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, confirmed that the Ukrainian issue will be his key priorit...

Scholz assured Ukraine of further support and promised it would receive a loan of $50B. Can the funds go to the military?

Scholz assured Ukraine of further support and promised it would receive a loan of $50B. Can the funds go to the military? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assured Ukraine that it will receive a $50B loan secured by frozen Russian assets, and Kyiv’s support from its allies will not weaken. Scholz describes the loan...

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan.

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan. The US hopes for a quick start to a diplomatic settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine, said US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. He noted that awareness that some issues will have to ...

Thursday, October 3

DFNC2: The Ukrainian Military Industry is increasing cooperation with Western companies.

DFNC2: The Ukrainian Military Industry is increasing cooperation with Western companies. During the second international Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2), members of the “Ukrainian defense industry” signed cooperation agreements with four companies from the US, France, and Pol...

Ukraine is counting on 500% growth in the domestic defense industrial complex by the end of the year.

Ukraine is counting on 500% growth in the domestic defense industrial complex by the end of the year. During the first eight months of the year, weapons production in Ukraine increased by 100% compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at DFNC2. According to him, weapons ...

The US is directing more than $1B to humanitarian support and the energy system’s restoration in Ukraine.

The US is directing more than $1B to humanitarian support and the energy system’s restoration in Ukraine. USAID Administrator Samantha Power reported that more than 250,000 people in our country need rehabilitation support during her third visit to Ukraine since the full-scale war began. Therefore, USAID ...

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member.

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, said that Ukraine will have NATO’s second strongest army on the European continent after joining th...

An ex-Russian government leader calls for increased support for Ukraine and suggests a way to leave Moscow without enough resources to continue the war.

An ex-Russian government leader calls for increased support for Ukraine and suggests a way to leave Moscow without enough resources to continue the war. A drop in oil prices to $40 per barrel within a year would lead to Russia lacking funds to wage its war against Ukraine, said former Russian Prime Minister Mykhailo Kasyanov at the Warsaw Security For...

The final adoption of a bill raising taxes may negatively affect the economy: Businesses offer an alternative.

The final adoption of a bill raising taxes may negatively affect the economy: Businesses offer an alternative. The current version of the draft law provides for an increase in the military tax from 1.5% to 5%, a 50% tax on bank profits in 2024, and 25% for non-bank financial institutions. The bill foresees add...

Saudi Arabia threatens to collapse oil prices to $50, which will hit Russia’s profits.

Saudi Arabia threatens to collapse oil prices to $50, which will hit Russia’s profits. Saudi Arabia will collapse oil prices to $50 per barrel if OPEC+ member countries continue to violate production limits, the country’s oil minister, Abdelaziz bin Salman, warned during a confere...

Wednesday, October 2

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory.

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said that the main topics in the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in New York were the support of Ukraine before the approach of winter and the avoidance of...

The EC explains what the allocation of $50B to Ukraine depends on.

The EC explains what the allocation of $50B to Ukraine depends on. In order to finalize a $50B loan for Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets, the EU and the G7 countries must make a political commitment to participate in this initiative at the end of October, sa...

Ukraine has fulfilled almost all IMF requirements for the sixth revision of the cooperation program.

Ukraine has fulfilled almost all IMF requirements for the sixth revision of the cooperation program. According to monitoring by the RRR4U consortium, the parties agreed on the successful fifth revision of the current cooperation program in early September. Soon, a decision from the Board of Directors...

Estonia seeks to adapt its military industry to Ukraine’s needs.

Estonia seeks to adapt its military industry to Ukraine’s needs. Estonia intends to restructure its military aid to Ukraine so that it is dominated by products from its domestic enterprises to provide support for the Estonian military industry, the country’s ...

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