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Tuesday, June 3

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yielded no significant outcome.

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yielded no significant outcome. Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov reported that the one-hour discussion led to an agreement for new POW exchanges. The two parties agreed to exchange “all for all” seriously ill ...

France and Germany advocate for heightened sanctions on Russia while the US Senate looks to implement new restrictions ahead of the G7 summit.

France and Germany advocate for heightened sanctions on Russia while the US Senate looks to implement new restrictions ahead of the G7 summit. French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the US to enact sanctions targeting Russia if Moscow remain unwilling to cease hostilities in Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has also p...

Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s president. Will Warsaw continue to provide support to Kyiv?

Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s president. Will Warsaw continue to provide support to Kyiv? On June 1, the second round of presidential elections was held in Poland, in which the candidate from the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, Karol Nawrocki, won the elections with 50.89% of voter...

Monday, June 2

Britain and France prepare to provide long-term defense for Ukraine without US support, rather than sending peacekeepers.

Britain and France prepare to provide long-term defense for Ukraine without US support, rather than sending peacekeepers. British and French officials working on plans to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine have discussed the necessity of providing long-term defense for Ukraine without US involvement. In particular, the offic...

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war.

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war. The Ukrainian peace memorandum includes provisions for a ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea. Monitoring compliance with these conditions should involve international partners. After reviewing t...

Friday, May 30

IRIS-T long-range weapons and air defense: How Ukraine will spend €5B in aid from Germany?

IRIS-T long-range weapons and air defense: How Ukraine will spend €5B in aid from Germany? According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, this is how these funds will be allocated: A portion will be used to purchase Ukrainian-made long-range weapons. This year, the plans is to produce a signi...

Russia proposes holding a new round of talks with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, where it will present a memorandum outlining the terms of the war settlement.

Russia proposes holding a new round of talks with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, where it will present a memorandum outlining the terms of the war settlement. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the document details Moscow’s position “on all aspects of reliably overcoming the root causes of the crisis.” “Our delegati...

Thursday, May 29

Pressure on Moscow and €5B in aid for Kyiv: Five key agreements between Merz and Zelenskyy.

Pressure on Moscow and €5B in aid for Kyiv: Five key agreements between Merz and Zelenskyy. On May 28, President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin where Germany agreed to provide Ukraine with €5B in military aid to assist Kyiv in developing long-range weapons to t...

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine.

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not expect Russia’s war against Ukraine to end anytime soon. “Usually, wars end due to economic or military exhaustion of one or both sides, but in th...

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon.

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon. Russian sources have disclosed Vladimir Putin’s prerequisites for ending the conflict in Ukraine, which include: A written commitment from Western leaders to halt NATO’s expansion eastward...

This year, the drone coalition is allocating €2.75B to support Ukraine.

This year, the drone coalition is allocating €2.75B to support Ukraine. Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced during the international drone coalition summit in Riga that Turkey and Belgium want to join this coalition, increasing the total to 20 countries. The ...

Wednesday, May 28

Trump is considering lifting all restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine. Merz states that the restrictions were lifted months ago.

Trump is considering lifting all restrictions on Western weapons for Ukraine. Merz states that the restrictions were lifted months ago. “All previously imposed restrictions – whether they have already been removed or not – are currently being reviewed because President Trump believes that the current status quo is not in our sha...

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin.

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin. US President Donald Trump is considering these sanctions due to his frustration with Putin’s continued aggressive actions toward Ukraine and the slow progress in peace talks. The restrictions ar...

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Germany and Ukraine are discussing the production of long-range weapons in Ukraine. While the German government no longer plans to publicly announce specifics of defense assistance, relevant decisions are already being prepared behind the scenes. In particular, discussions are ongoin...

Ukraine has run out of SAMP/T air defense missiles and the allies are looking for air defense systems for Kyiv.

Ukraine has run out of SAMP/T air defense missiles and the allies are looking for air defense systems for Kyiv. Ukraine is facing challenges with sourcing air defense missiles; in particular, it has exhausted its supply of charges for SAMP/T systems. Additionally, it has not received a single missile for the Cr...

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned.

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned. The US has already received a list of conditions for achieving an end to the war from Ukraine and now expects a corresponding memorandum from Russia to compare them, said the US President’s spec...

The EU has proposed lowering the Russian oil price cap by another $15, but the US is blocking the initiative.

The EU has proposed lowering the Russian oil price cap by another $15, but the US is blocking the initiative. The European Commission and leading EU countries support lowering the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel as part of a new sanctions package against Russia. Sources familiar with ...

The EU will spend more to purchase Russian raw materials and energy resources than on military aid to Ukraine.

The EU will spend more to purchase Russian raw materials and energy resources than on military aid to Ukraine. Despite the current 17 EU sanctions packages, in 2025 Russia is projected to receive about $233B from the export of raw materials and energy resources and more than $20B from EU countries alone. ̶...

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Sweden provides €417M to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Sweden has announced the allocation of SEK 4.8B (€417M) to assist the Ukrainian military and defense industry. These funds are part of the country’s 19th aid package and include financial contri...

The UK will allocate $3B of the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

The UK will allocate $3B of the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a project agreement regarding the use of excess profits from frozen Russian assets as part of the ERA initiative for the armament and repair of military equi...

Tuesday, May 27

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.”

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.” US President Donald Trump has finally criticized the Russian president, labeling him as “absolutely crazy” and cautioning that an attempt to take all of Ukraine would result in the “...

Britain, France, Germany, and the US have removed all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons.

Britain, France, Germany, and the US have removed all restrictions on the use of long-range weapons. During the WDR Europaforum, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated: “There are no longer any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons supplied to Ukraine – neither by the British, nor by t...

Ukraine faces the risk of losing a portion of its EU funding.

Ukraine faces the risk of losing a portion of its EU funding. Analysts report that in the first quarter, Ukraine failed to meet four indicators required under the Ukraine Facility program on time. This situation may not only postpone the disbursement of the prog...

The EU is set to review extending protection for Ukrainian refugees.

The EU is set to review extending protection for Ukrainian refugees. Brussels is considering how to proceed with the legal framework that is providing these refugees protection. Euractiv recalls that when the EU introduced the Temporary Protection Directive in March 20...

Monday, May 26

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican.

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican. Russia is set to deliver a memorandum to Ukraine outlining its proposals for settling the war. President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is open to any form of diplomacy that can yield real results ...

The EC has approved transitional trade arrangements with Ukraine following the end of visa-free trade.

The EC has approved transitional trade arrangements with Ukraine following the end of visa-free trade. The European Commission has adopted a list of transitional measures for Ukrainian exports to the EU, which will take effect after June 5 when autonomous trade preferences for Ukraine will no longer be...

The EU plans to impose sanctions on Nord Stream and lower the Russian oil price cap.

The EU plans to impose sanctions on Nord Stream and lower the Russian oil price cap. The European Commission is already preparing its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which will disconnect about 20 banks from the SWIFT payment system and impose trade bans exceeding €2.5B in v...

Friday, May 23

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump.

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that support for a bill imposing “tough sanctions” against Russia has grown in the US Congress to 81 senators out of the 100 total. To override a p...

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war.

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war. US President Donald Trump, during a conversation with European leaders on May 19, said that the Russian president is not prepared to end the war against Ukraine because he believes he is winning. Howe...

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil.

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil. The UK has urged its G7 allies to lower the price ceiling for Russian oil to further pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. This issue was a priority for discussion at the G7 finance minis...

The G7 finance ministers have agreed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia,

The G7 finance ministers have agreed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, stated German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Canada. It was previously reported that the US opposes including “further support” for Ukraine in the G7...

Thursday, May 22

The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce.

The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce. Moscow has committed to sending Washington the terms that “they need to achieve a ceasefire” with Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these terms are expected in the com...

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative.

Romania and Poland will not send their troops to Ukraine as part of the coalition of the willing’s initiative. Romanian President Nicusor Dan does not support deploying troops to Ukraine for a potential peacekeeping mission. “I think it would not be very appropriate because of the tension that already ex...

Opening the first cluster of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations will help Hungary address the issue of national minorities.

Opening the first cluster of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations will help Hungary address the issue of national minorities. Before the EU Council on Foreign Affairs meeting, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos commented on Ukraine’s path to joining the EU, noting: “Ukraine has done its homework, the...

Wednesday, May 21

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement.

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement. President Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is exploring the option of an international meeting that would include high-level delegations from Russia, the US, and potentially representatives from the E...

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland.

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland. Western intelligence suggests that once the fighting in Ukraine concludes and a lasting ceasefire is established, Moscow could swiftly reposition troops to the borders of Finland, Norway, the Baltic s...

The EU and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Russia, as the US refrains.

The EU and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Russia, as the US refrains. The EU Council has approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 ships in the shadow fleet. As a result, the total number of sanctioned vessels transporting Russian oil, ...

Zelenskyy will offer Trump a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the US,

Zelenskyy will offer Trump a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the US, said Ukrainian Trade Representative Taras Kachka. He indicated that this topic will be discussed in the next stage of bilateral talks. Kachka noted that the Ukrainian side is interested in such an agr...

Tuesday, May 20

Trump’s conversation with Putin has raised hopes for renewed peace negotiations.

Trump’s conversation with Putin has raised hopes for renewed peace negotiations. Following a two-hour discussion with the Russian president on Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv would commence “immediately” to end the ...

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year.

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year. Russian dictator Putin is convinced that his troops will break through Ukrainian defenses and take full control of four Ukrainian regions by the year’s end. According to Bloomberg, his confidenc...

The EU has approved a €150B rearmament fund aimed at enhancing support for Ukraine.

The EU has approved a €150B rearmament fund aimed at enhancing support for Ukraine. As reported by Reuters, the EU nations have come to a preliminary agreement on establishing a new credit mechanism for rearmament purposes entitled the Security Action For Europe (SAFE), which is valu...

The EU plans to propose reducing the price cap on Russian oil to the G7 nations as part of its 18th sanctions package.

The EU plans to propose reducing the price cap on Russian oil to the G7 nations as part of its 18th sanctions package. European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis did not specify the proposed reduction, but may suggest lowering the cap from the current $60 to $50 per barrel. Dombrovskis intends to fo...

Finland will provide Ukraine with ammunition sourced from frozen Russian assets, following a €90M agreement.

Finland will provide Ukraine with ammunition sourced from frozen Russian assets, following a €90M agreement. Finland has been selected as one of the implementing nations in an initiative in which the EU will aid Ukraine with defense resources derived from these frozen assets. Helsinki plans to acquire heavy ...

Monday, May 19

Ukraine and Russia negotiated in Istanbul, during which Moscow made unreasonable demands.

Ukraine and Russia negotiated in Istanbul, during which Moscow made unreasonable demands. The talks lasted around two hours, with Russia presenting expectations that were excessively ambitious compared to earlier discussions. Additionally, Russia threatened to “fight forever” a...

Today, Trump will engage in discussions with Putin as the US aims for peace.

Today, Trump will engage in discussions with Putin as the US aims for peace. On May 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a “strong message” from Donald Trump to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, emphasizing the White House’s commitment to a l...

The US will enact a legal ban on recognizing Ukrainian territory as part of the Russian Federation and assert new sanctions.

The US will enact a legal ban on recognizing Ukrainian territory as part of the Russian Federation and assert new sanctions. Senators-democrats Michael Bennet, Dick Durbin, and Jeff Merkley have introduced a bill aimed at officially prohibiting US recognition of the occupied Ukrainian regions as Russian territory. US Secret...

Friday, May 16

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey.

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey. After arriving in Ankara on May 15, Zelenskyy described the Russian contingent as “fake,” contrasting it with the high-ranking officials in the Ukrainian delegation. The Russian delegation...

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive.

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive. On May 15, a three-hour meeting between President Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place in Ankara. It was planned that high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine would follo...

Thursday, May 15

Zelenskyy will speak with Putin in Istanbul about a complete ceasefire and the exchange of all Ukrainian prisoners.

Zelenskyy will speak with Putin in Istanbul about a complete ceasefire and the exchange of all Ukrainian prisoners. President Zelenskyy said that if negotiations do occur, these conditions are required above all else. However, he noted that only external mediators can ensure compliance with any agreement, particula...

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions.

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions. During a joint press conference in Berlin with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the Ukraine issue and commended Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for hi...

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