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Tuesday, March 11

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund.

Finland initiates quicker access to a €50B Ukraine Fund. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that the most effective strategy for achieving peace now is to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. “Ukraine currently has the strongest army in Europ...

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shie...

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

Monday, March 10

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace.

Ukraine and the US will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss peace. Today, March 10, President Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia to speak with the Saudi Arabian prince. Additionally, a meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations to discuss peace matters and a potential c...

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding.

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding. Ukrainian leadership is keen to finalize this mineral agreement, which is crucial for the two nations’ partnership, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi, who made the statement...

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine?

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine? Most of the funding allocated to Ukraine has remained in the US through orders placed in its defense industry, so President Donald Trump’s decision will result in: Financial losses for defense c...

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement.

The EC is considering granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will propose granting Ukraine access to the European single market as part of a final peace agreement. Ukraine’s access to a market wit...

EU countries will provide Ukraine with an additional €15B.

EU countries will provide Ukraine with an additional €15B. Several EU countries have pledged to provide Ukraine with additional financial assistance of €15B, European Council President Antonio Costa said after an EU summit in Brussels. The decision is part of...

The EU has agreed to increase its defense budget: €800B will be allocated for European security and support for Ukraine.

The EU has agreed to increase its defense budget: €800B will be allocated for European security and support for Ukraine. On March 6 in Brussels, European leaders committed to a significant boost in the bloc’s defense budget. EC President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a plan to finance the defense sector with €800B...

Friday, March 7

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine.

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine. Once again, Europe is revisiting the Sky Shield plan, which now includes the deployment of allied air forces in the form of 120 fighter jets to defend Ukrainian airspace. The initiative will operate i...

Most EU countries are against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine without US involvement.

Most EU countries are against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine without US involvement. The EU is evaluating military engagement and civilian missions in Ukraine that may be undertaken to prevent future Russian attack following the conclusion of a peace agreement. The bloc is exploring t...

The US State Department has acknowledged that the war in Ukraine has evolved into a “proxy war” between the US and Russia.

The US State Department has acknowledged that the war in Ukraine has evolved into a “proxy war” between the US and Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the war in Ukraine as a “proxy war” between the US and Russia. “President Trump perceives the war in Ukraine as a protracted conflict,...

MEPs urge the king of Belgium to facilitate the transfer of €250B in Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

MEPs urge the king of Belgium to facilitate the transfer of €250B in Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Dozens of European MPs have called on King Philippe of Belgium to support the confiscation of over €250B in frozen Russian assets and direct them to Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction. The par...

International partners continue to allocate billions of euros to support Ukraine across various sectors, from defense to food.

International partners continue to allocate billions of euros to support Ukraine across various sectors, from defense to food. The Dutch government plans to reserve €3.5B to continue supporting Ukraine in 2026, according to Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The funds will provide assistance next year, but they can be utilized this ...

The EC and EIB sign a €2B guarantee to support recovery projects in Ukraine.

The EC and EIB sign a €2B guarantee to support recovery projects in Ukraine. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a guarantee agreement that will allow the EIB to invest at least €2B in urgent recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukrain...

Thursday, March 6

The US insists on dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to end the war; Zelensky, Macron, and Starmer will deliver a peace plan to Trump.

The US insists on dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to end the war; Zelensky, Macron, and Starmer will deliver a peace plan to Trump. US Vice President JD Vance said that the US would be ready to resume its supply of military aid to Ukraine after Kyiv sits begins negotiations to achieve peace. President Donald Trump is trying to sen...

What were Trump’s comments concerning Ukraine during his address of the US Congress?

What were Trump’s comments concerning Ukraine during his address of the US Congress? On March 5, US President Donald Trump mentioned that he received a message (a social media post) from Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding his willingness to come to the negotiating table to establish peace ...

Germany is seeking ways to counter Putin and Trump’s plans to restart Nord Stream 2 and is preparing to invest billions in defense.

Germany is seeking ways to counter Putin and Trump’s plans to restart Nord Stream 2 and is preparing to invest billions in defense. The German government is exploring options to prevent the relaunch of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline in the Baltic Sea, which was damaged in a 2022 explosion. Rumors of a deal between Trump and Putin rega...

Russian oil worth $1.3B is stuck at sea on tankers due to US sanctions, as China and India refuse to buy.

Russian oil worth $1.3B is stuck at sea on tankers due to US sanctions, as China and India refuse to buy. According to Bloomberg, Russian crude oil is trapped at sea because of sanctions imposed by the US in January. The value of the raw material being transported is $1.35B. Approximately 7.7 million barr...

Wednesday, March 5

The US has not ruled out signing a mineral agreement with Ukraine quickly, though several conditions have been given.

The US has not ruled out signing a mineral agreement with Ukraine quickly, though several conditions have been given. Donald Trump’s ally, Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, asserted after discussions with head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak that a mineral agreement between Ukrai...

Ukraine’s president proposes measures to end the war.

Ukraine’s president proposes measures to end the war. Ukraine aims to initiate negotiations to achieve a sustainable peace as soon as possible and is prepared to finalize an agreement on mineral extraction and security guarantees with the US, said Presid...

Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender: How are Kyiv and Europe reacting to the suspension of American aid?

Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender: How are Kyiv and Europe reacting to the suspension of American aid? Oleksandr Merezhko, the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Committee, commented on the latest decisions from US President Donald Trump, “It seems that Trump is urg...

Hungary rejects an EU security guarantee draft and a new military support package for Ukraine, putting the €20B aid plan on hold.

Hungary rejects an EU security guarantee draft and a new military support package for Ukraine, putting the €20B aid plan on hold. On February 28, Hungary opposed a draft document providing support for Ukraine during a meeting of EU ambassadors. This document included discussions about potential EU security guarantees for Ukraine...

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan.

ReArm Europe: Von der Leyen presents an €800B EU rearmament plan. The European Commission President announced: The first point of the plan is to expand the use of public defense funding at the national level. The EU will propose bypassing the EU’s Growth and S...

Putin has received great incentives from the US to continue the war and achieve better results at the front.

Putin has received great incentives from the US to continue the war and achieve better results at the front. A prolonged blockage of American aid will have disastrous consequences for Ukraine. When Trump’s Republican allies forced Congress to suspend arms supplies in 2023, it resulted in a lull on the front,...

Major European powers discuss using Russia’s frozen assets as security guarantees for Ukraine more urgently.

Major European powers discuss using Russia’s frozen assets as security guarantees for Ukraine more urgently. According to the FT, the European countries’ peace plan envisages using frozen Russian assets worth more than €200B as security guarantees for Ukraine. France and Germany, which have long opposed conf...

Tuesday, March 4

Tusk: Ukraine’s allies, including Europe, Turkey, and Canada, should prepare a clear plan for negotiations with Russia.

Tusk: Ukraine’s allies, including Europe, Turkey, and Canada, should prepare a clear plan for negotiations with Russia. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the allies need to develop a clear and systematic strategy for peace talks with Russia. Tusk also believes that Europe, Turkey, and Canada should actively...

Europe Plus: The EU is preparing a ceasefire plan and laying the groundwork for a reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump.

Europe Plus: The EU is preparing a ceasefire plan and laying the groundwork for a reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders used a security summit in London to express support for Ukraine while also seeking to revive dialogue between President Zelenskyy and US ...

EU leaders at the summit in London reached an agreement on four measures to provide Ukrainian support.

EU leaders at the summit in London reached an agreement on four measures to provide Ukrainian support. After the summit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that they are in accord with four points that will enable Ukraine to pursue a peace agreement and end the war from a position of strengt...

The EC is set to unveil a plan to rearm Europe, while Germany prepares to spend on its military and infrastructure.

The EC is set to unveil a plan to rearm Europe, while Germany prepares to spend on its military and infrastructure. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized the importance of enhancing Europe’s defense capabilities. Following the European security summit in London, she asserted that E...

Waltz expects Ukraine to trade its occupied territories for security guarantees, and Zelenskyy promptly responds.

Waltz expects Ukraine to trade its occupied territories for security guarantees, and Zelenskyy promptly responds. In coming peace talks, Ukraine will need to temporarily cede territories currently occupied by Russia in order to receive security guarantees that Russia will comply with, according to US National Sec...

The US states that Ukraine’s funding hinges on Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace. Will the Ukrainian budget be able to cope without US assistance?

The US states that Ukraine’s funding hinges on Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace. Will the Ukrainian budget be able to cope without US assistance? US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick remarked that Ukraine will not receive funding unless President Zelenskyy actively “strives for peace.” He emphasized that the US was prepared to si...

Monday, March 3

On Friday, Zelenskyy and Trump clashed at the White House over security guarantees for Ukraine.

On Friday, Zelenskyy and Trump clashed at the White House over security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly confronted statements made by US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The disagreement began with Zelensky’s insistence on Ukraine...

The signing of mineral agreement between Ukraine and the US was hindered by a dispute between the presidents in the Oval Office.

The signing of mineral agreement between Ukraine and the US was hindered by a dispute between the presidents in the Oval Office. The agreement on Ukraine’s minerals and rare earth metals with the US was not signed following a heated disagreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was televised li...

The US is considering whether to completely halt military aid to Ukraine.

The US is considering whether to completely halt military aid to Ukraine. The Trump administration is contemplating the possibility of ending even indirect military assistance to Ukraine. This includes discontinuing military funding, intelligence sharing, training for Ukrai...

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months.

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months. If the US administration decides to withdraw its support, Ukraine will be able to fight for another six months, according to Kyiv’s assessment. “This is probably true. The war is increasin...

A coalition of the willing: Britain and France are preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine and achieve long-term peace.

A coalition of the willing: Britain and France are preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine and achieve long-term peace. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Great Britain and France will lead a “coalition of the willing” and work together with Kyiv and its allies to present a plan to end the Russ...

Europe may need to spend up to $350B if American aid to Ukraine is cut off.

Europe may need to spend up to $350B if American aid to Ukraine is cut off. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in the event of a total cancellation of American military assistance to Ukraine, European nations would have to allocate an addit...

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance.

The EU will consider a large-scale investment program for its defense complex and Ukrainian assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron says that at the EU summit on March 6, a new large-scale package of financial assistance to Ukraine will be considered. The summit’s goal is to strengthen suppor...

Friday, February 28

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table.

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table. US President Donald Trump stated that during the negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war the US will aim to restore as many of the Russian-occupied territories to Ukraine’s possession as p...

The US will not provide Ukraine with strong security guarantees but will demand them from Europe. Britain, Italy and Turkey react.

The US will not provide Ukraine with strong security guarantees but will demand them from Europe. Britain, Italy and Turkey react. Donald Trump said that he “is not going to give too many security guarantees to Ukraine,” and “Let Europe do it. It is in their interests; it is their neighbor. But we will remain pa...

US and Russian delegations met in Istanbul on February 27 and held six-hour talks.

US and Russian delegations met in Istanbul on February 27 and held six-hour talks. The stated goal of these discussions is to restore embassy operations. Over years of confrontation, the US and Russia have limited staffing at each other’s embassies and closed several consulate...

Russia wants to make deals with the US to end the war on its own terms.

Russia wants to make deals with the US to end the war on its own terms. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special representative for foreign economic cooperation, has targeted President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk to persuade them to engage in agreements wi...

Biden’s most recent sanctions will significantly impact Russian exports, and Trump has extended them for another year.

Biden’s most recent sanctions will significantly impact Russian exports, and Trump has extended them for another year. According to the Central Bank, the US sanctions targeting the Russian oil and gas sector, along with the shadow fleet, introduced on January 10 are expected to cost Russia roughly 1% of its total expo...

The European Commission has outlined the main directions for its defensive reform that will cost billions.

The European Commission has outlined the main directions for its defensive reform that will cost billions. In response to a potential reduction in military support from the US and the need to increase its assistance to Ukraine, the EU plans to invest hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen its defense ...

Thursday, February 27

The US has not ruled out the Russian mineral extraction proposal from Ukraine’s occupied territories.

The US has not ruled out the Russian mineral extraction proposal from Ukraine’s occupied territories. The Russian Federation has offered the US access to rare earth metals and other resources in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, particularly in parts of the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions. Acc...

The US State Department is working to release additional funds for Ukraine.

The US State Department is working to release additional funds for Ukraine. Senior officials at the State Department are preparing a list of further exemptions to the foreign aid freeze for Ukraine that could allow it access to some economic and security assistance currently ...

Analysts: The amount of direct US aid to Ukraine is significantly lower than what politicians claim.

Analysts: The amount of direct US aid to Ukraine is significantly lower than what politicians claim. Over three years of full-scale war, the total financial aid that Ukraine has received from the US reaches $50.9B. Of this, $18.3B is military aid, while the remaining $32.6B consists of direct budget ...

How much aid have Ukraine’s allies promised since the start of the year?

How much aid have Ukraine’s allies promised since the start of the year? The EU and 11 other countries have announced military, financial, and humanitarian support packages for Ukraine since the beginning of the year. Here are new packages and previously announced support:...

Wednesday, February 26

Ukraine will sign a Minerals Deal with the US on February 28.

Ukraine will sign a Minerals Deal with the US on February 28. Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US to jointly develop its natural resources, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move could ease recent tensions with President Donald Trump a...

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