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Thursday, March 2

The Pentagon will not predict the exact date for the war’s end.

The Pentagon will not predict the exact date for the war’s end. US Deputy Defense Minister Colin Kahl states that it is difficult to determine the future course of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The hostilities may end in a few months or three years. He notes that ...

Wednesday, March 1

A senior Pentagon official argues against providing F-16s.

A senior Pentagon official argues against providing F-16s. A senior Defense Department official argued against providing F-16s and the necessary training to Ukraine because of how long it would take, its cost, and Ukraine’s most urgent priorities, reported CN...

Zelenskyy invites American investors to enter the Ukrainian market.

Zelenskyy invites American investors to enter the Ukrainian market. During an online speech at the spring meeting of the board of directors of the National Association of US Manufacturers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on all companies to come to Ukra...

Ukraine submits its application to the governing body of the IAEA.

Ukraine submits its application to the governing body of the IAEA. Ukraine has submitted its candidacy to the board of directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 2023-2025, the Ministry of Energy reported. The Board of Directors is the executive b...

Tuesday, February 28

Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv to reinforce the US’ support for Kyiv.

Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv to reinforce the US’ support for Kyiv. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made an unannounced trip to Ukraine to reinforce Biden’s administration support and highlight the economic aid helping keep the embattled nation’s schools, hospitals...

The EU and the US criticize China’s peace plan as one-sided diplomacy.

The EU and the US criticize China’s peace plan as one-sided diplomacy. The EU has criticized China’s proposed action plan to settle the war in Ukraine. Beijing does not appear to distinguish between the aggressor from the victim, putting the parties on the same lev...

Ukraine will fulfill all required conditions to begin negotiations on joining the EU in 2023.

Ukraine will fulfill all required conditions to begin negotiations on joining the EU in 2023. Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna is confident that Ukraine will meet all the requirements for the start of accession negotiations with the EU by the e...

Monday, February 27

The Saudi foreign minister visits Kyiv for the first time and signs off on a $400M aid package.

The Saudi foreign minister visits Kyiv for the first time and signs off on a $400M aid package. Saudi’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, visited Kyiv on Sunday for meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, and other top officials. This is the f...

The EU has officially approved the tenth package of sanctions.

The EU has officially approved the tenth package of sanctions. More than 120 legal entities and individuals have been sanctioned, including 96 companies that supply dual-purpose materials and equipment to the Russian military-industrial complex. Three more banks ...

The Ukrainian Prime Minister has revealed the new IMF program’s details.

The Ukrainian Prime Minister has revealed the new IMF program’s details. The Ukrainian authorities want to start a new program with the International Monetary Fund in the first quarter of this year. It will consist of two parts: immediate financial support during the war, ...

Britain has introduced sanctions against Rosatom and 92 individuals and legal entities.

Britain has introduced sanctions against Rosatom and 92 individuals and legal entities. Great Britain expanded its sanction list to include representatives of Rosatom. Britain imposed sanctions against 92 individuals and legal entities in Russia, including managers of Rosatom, as well as...

Friday, February 24

The G7 countries have committed to increasing financial aid to Ukraine to $39B in 2023.

The G7 countries have committed to increasing financial aid to Ukraine to $39B in 2023. In December, the G7 nations pledged $32B in financial support for Ukraine, and now it’s $39B, the G7 finance ministers said in a statement. This commitment gives Ukraine confidence and allows au...

The B9 considers Russia NATO’s biggest threat and welcomes Ukraine’s accession to the alliance and the EU.

The B9 considers Russia NATO’s biggest threat and welcomes Ukraine’s accession to the alliance and the EU. Russia is the biggest threat to the security of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries, which include Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. There...

The EU nations have nearly agreed on the 10th package of sanctions but are still debating one point.

The EU nations have nearly agreed on the 10th package of sanctions but are still debating one point. EU ambassadors meeting in Brussels on Thursday have almost reached an agreement on the entire 10th sanctions package against Russia, save for “one element that still needs to be clarified,” an EU dipl...

The Ukrainian Parliament has approved sanctions against all Russian financial institutions.

The Ukrainian Parliament has approved sanctions against all Russian financial institutions. According to the Committee on Tax and Customs Policy, Ukraine approved special sectoral economic sanctions for a period of 50 years for all banks registered and located in the Russian Federation. The...

Thursday, February 23

The US will supply Ukraine with a long-range, GPS-guided Bomb.

The US will supply Ukraine with a long-range, GPS-guided Bomb. Although the Pentagon has not officially confirmed this information, the $1.85B aid package announced on December 21 states that the US will provide Ukraine with “precision aviation munitions.&#...

Andrzej Duda: modern weapons are key for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

Andrzej Duda: modern weapons are key for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. According to CNN, the Polish president said if Ukraine needs fighter jets, we should provide them. But, he added, we still have MiG-29s, and Ukrainian pilots are trained on them and able to operate t...

Wednesday, February 22

The head of the IMF came to Kyiv to discuss a $15B loan program.

The head of the IMF came to Kyiv to discuss a $15B loan program. On February 20, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, visited Ukraine. During a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she said that she follows the even...

The G7 and G20 financial leaders are meeting this week.

The G7 and G20 financial leaders are meeting this week. On February 23, a meeting of finance ministers and heads of central banks from the G7 countries is scheduled in the Indian city of Bengaluru. Financial leaders from the G7: the UK, Canada, France, Ger...

Borrell has called on EU countries to supply Ukraine with ammunition from their warehouses.

Borrell has called on EU countries to supply Ukraine with ammunition from their warehouses. The High Representative of the EU for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, sent a letter to the defense ministers from the EU member states with a request to provide the ammunition they have to...

Tuesday, February 21

On the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, US President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv and announced a new aid package.

On the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, US President Joe Biden arrived in Kyiv and announced a new aid package. On February 20, Ukraine commemorates the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. The date is the most tragic in the history of the Revolution of Dignity, as it was the day that the most activists died on the ...

The US has built a coalition of 50 countries to support Ukraine,

The US has built a coalition of 50 countries to support Ukraine, but this has become a real challenge, Joe Biden said at a briefing in Kyiv. According to him, the war against Ukraine has become the largest ground-based armed conflict in the last three-quarters of a...

Monday, February 20

Military aid to Ukraine became the leading topic of the Munich Security Conference.

Military aid to Ukraine became the leading topic of the Munich Security Conference. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the Munich Security Conference, called for speeding up the provision of military aid to Ukraine. “We need speed. Speed of our agreements. Speed of supplies to s...

The EU, the UK, and NATO all support expanding the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

The EU, the UK, and NATO all support expanding the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, voiced a corresponding position at the Munich Security Conference. “Now is the time to speed up the production of standardized weapons ...

The UK Prime minister: NATO should develop security guarantees for Ukraine by July.

The UK Prime minister: NATO should develop security guarantees for Ukraine by July. Rishi Sunak, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, said that the NATO allies should complete work on a security guarantee for Ukraine before the alliance leaders meet at their summit in ...

US senators believe the F-16 jet training and provision for Ukraine is possible.

US senators believe the F-16 jet training and provision for Ukraine is possible. US Senator Lindsey Graham said he’s confident the Biden administration will approve training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. Support for the measure was virtually unanimous among US lawmakers ...

The EU is working on joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine.

The EU is working on joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine. The countries of the European Union are looking for ways to unite in order to jointly purchase ammunition for Ukraine, which is defending itself against a Russian invasion. According to Reuters, it is...

Stoltenberg: Putin’s victory in the war against Ukraine is the greatest risk to the world.

Stoltenberg: Putin’s victory in the war against Ukraine is the greatest risk to the world. “Some worry that our support for Ukraine could lead to the risk of escalation. Let me be clear: there are no risk-free options here, but the biggest risk is if Putin wins,” NATO Secretary ...

The Hague will create a register of Ukraine’s losses from Russian aggression.

The Hague will create a register of Ukraine’s losses from Russian aggression. The Government of the Netherlands has agreed to Ukraine’s proposal to create a new international organization in The Hague – the Register of Damages Caused by Russian Aggression to Ukraine...

The IMF sees grounds for preparing a full credit program for Ukraine.

The IMF sees grounds for preparing a full credit program for Ukraine. Ukraine and IMF experts agreed on revising the Monitoring Program with the participation of the Board of Directors. This will pave the way for the start of discussions on a full-fledged program suppor...

Friday, February 17

The European Parliament calls to provide Ukraine with fighter jets and all weapons without exception.

The European Parliament calls to provide Ukraine with fighter jets and all weapons without exception. On February 16, members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution in support of Ukraine before the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. They called on the international community to supp...

Thursday, February 16

The Pentagon and NATO promise to provide an opening for Ukraine to seize the initiative in the war.

The Pentagon and NATO promise to provide an opening for Ukraine to seize the initiative in the war. The US and other NATO countries plan not only to give Ukrainian troops advanced weapons but also to conduct the necessary training on their use and in combat operations. This will provide an opportuni...

Wednesday, February 15

The ninth Ramstein promises to provide support for the Ukrainian counteroffensive this spring.

The ninth Ramstein promises to provide support for the Ukrainian counteroffensive this spring. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said at the beginning of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine meeting, being held in the Ramstein format, that the allied countries will help Ukraine launch a c...

The US does not plan to provide fighter jets or ATACMS supplies.

The US does not plan to provide fighter jets or ATACMS supplies. In Washington, officials can allow other countries to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, or they may take such a step themselves. Although, as the FT writes, US President Joe Biden has stated that...

The US is preparing a record $10B aid package for Ukraine.

The US is preparing a record $10B aid package for Ukraine. It is noted that the next package will include military aid, direct budget support, and new sanctions against Russia. According to WP, the war in the east of Ukraine has been going slowly in recent mo...

The Western allies plan to provide €100B to Ukraine in 2023.

The Western allies plan to provide €100B to Ukraine in 2023. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur made this statement before a meeting of NATO defense ministers. “We are trying to help Ukraine by allocating approximately €100B of military assistance thi...

Poland is deeply disappointed with the 10th package of sanctions.

Poland is deeply disappointed with the 10th package of sanctions. According to the Polish ambassador to the EU, Andrzej Sados, the decision falls below expectations. For example, the draft document has no sanctions for the forced adoption of Ukrainian children. Also...

The head of the Munich conference calls for fighter jets for Ukraine.

The head of the Munich conference calls for fighter jets for Ukraine. The head of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, said that Ukraine’s partner countries need to stop drawing “red lines” regarding the transfer of the military assistanc...

Tuesday, February 14

NATO is ready to give Ukraine planes and speed up weapon delivery.

NATO is ready to give Ukraine planes and speed up weapon delivery. For the first time, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Ukraine can count on the Alliance’s help in aviation if it uses planes for defense. “NATO allies will not intervene ...

The 10th EU sanctions package will include banks, bitumen, and the construction sector.

The 10th EU sanctions package will include banks, bitumen, and the construction sector. The EU ambassadors plan to introduce new sanctions before February 24, the anniversary of the start of the war. According to Politico, the new financial sanctions will apply to four Russian banks, inc...

Here is what awaits Russia on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

Here is what awaits Russia on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, more sanctions and a “clear signal” will be delivered to President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation before ...

Monday, February 13

Lloyd and Reznikov discuss weapon supplies before a meeting in Brussels.

Lloyd and Reznikov discuss weapon supplies before a meeting in Brussels. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov discussed priorities for upcoming meetings between Kyiv’s allies in Brussels, including air defense and artille...

Zelenskyy meets with J.P. Morgan management to discuss an investment platform for reconstructing Ukraine.

Zelenskyy meets with J.P. Morgan management to discuss an investment platform for reconstructing Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the top management team of the largest US investment bank, J.P. Morgan, and participated via video link in one of the largest annual investment summits, which in...

Friday, February 10

President Zelenskyy met with Macron and Scholz, trying to convince them to deliver missiles and planes.

President Zelenskyy met with Macron and Scholz, trying to convince them to deliver missiles and planes. As Bild writes, the Ukrainian president convinced his French colleague and the German chancellor to provide Ukraine with combat aircraft and long-range missiles. “The sooner we get heavy long-range we...

Ukraine’s Prime Minister and J.P. Morgan discuss investment in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Prime Minister and J.P. Morgan discuss investment in Ukraine. During a meeting with representatives of the largest US investment agencies, JP Morgan, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal talked about Ukraine’s most promising investment areas. According to him, the...

The Ministry of Finance demands Russia be cut off from access to the global economy.

The Ministry of Finance demands Russia be cut off from access to the global economy. Ukraine’s Minister of Finance, Serhiy Marchenko, emphasized that Russia bears full responsibility for its criminal actions against the world economic system. The war against Ukraine deepens the global...

Zelenskyy: A victorious Ukraine will become a member of the victorious EU.

Zelenskyy: A victorious Ukraine will become a member of the victorious EU. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the European Parliament session on Thursday that he came to Brussels to protect the way home for the people of Ukraine. He added that Russia is trying ...

Thursday, February 9

British PM: The UK must arm Ukraine in the short term but also bolster Ukraine for the long term.

British PM: The UK must arm Ukraine in the short term but also bolster Ukraine for the long term. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Ukraine “cannot be left vulnerable for attack ever again” in his opening remarks at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wed...

In Britain, Zelenskyy calls for long-range missiles and aircraft supplies for Ukraine.

In Britain, Zelenskyy calls for long-range missiles and aircraft supplies for Ukraine. During a speech before the British Parliament, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a coalition of long-range missiles will force “evil to retreat” from Ukraine. In addition,...

Biden calls the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine one of the main factors of world inflation.

Biden calls the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine one of the main factors of world inflation. US President Joe Biden said during his annual address to Congress that the COVID-19 pandemic and the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine are the main causes of global inflation. According to him, ...

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