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Friday, December 6

The EU is ready to fill in for the US if it withdraws from its $50B G7 loan agreement.

The EU is ready to fill in for the US if it withdraws from its $50B G7 loan agreement. The European Union is prepared to financially compensate for the potential loss of the US’ contribution in the G7 agreement to provide Ukraine with a $50B loan. Politico quotes Polish Deputy Fin...

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House.

Europe rushes to create a €500B defense fund as Trump nears his return to the White House. EU countries are discussing a €500B joint fund for defense projects and arms purchases. US President-Elect Trump’s threat to scrap security guarantees for NATO allies that underspend on defense and su...

Thursday, December 5

By the end of Biden’s presidency, the US will have transferred all $61B in previously allocated aid.

By the end of Biden’s presidency, the US will have transferred all $61B in previously allocated aid. As stated by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US plans to exhaust Ukraine’s funding that has been approved by Congress by the end of Joe Biden’s presidential term. The Biden admin...

Which NATO member states are against inviting Ukraine to the Alliance?

Which NATO member states are against inviting Ukraine to the Alliance? There is no consensus among NATO members on the issue of extending an invitation to Ukraine, and several countries still oppose it, writes Le Monde. Opponents of Ukraine’s invitation include at ...

Ukraine will receive up to €35B from the EU as part of the $50B G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine will receive up to €35B from the EU as part of the $50B G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets. Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko signed a memorandum and a loan agreement with the EU to receive up to €35B in macro-financial assistance (MFA). These funds are part of the G7 initiative to...

The US and Denmark will provide Ukraine with over $830M in energy support.

The US and Denmark will provide Ukraine with over $830M in energy support. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to ensure the sustainability of Ukraine’s energy system. The...

The US will transfer remote mining systems to Ukraine to repel the Russian offensive.

The US will transfer remote mining systems to Ukraine to repel the Russian offensive. As the Russian offensive grinds on, the US plans to transfer three types of remote mining systems to Ukraine as part of a new $725M military aid package. These are the ADAM (Area Denial Artillery Muni...

Wednesday, December 4

Rutte warns Trump of threats to the US if Ukraine is forced to sign an favorable peace deal.

Rutte warns Trump of threats to the US if Ukraine is forced to sign an favorable peace deal. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the US would face a “dire threat” from China, Iran, and North Korea if Ukraine has to make concessions in order to end the war with Russia. In a...

The Biden administration urgently wants to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of weapons; Kellogg supports the move.

The Biden administration urgently wants to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of weapons; Kellogg supports the move. US representatives from the Biden administration say that their increased efforts to provide Ukraine with weapons at the end of Biden’s term, along with the president’s authorizations for ...

Putin will not agree to the Trump team’s proposed “peace plan,” but the Kremlin may reconsider it under certain conditions.

Putin will not agree to the Trump team’s proposed “peace plan,” but the Kremlin may reconsider it under certain conditions. Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeev, who is under Western sanctions, said that Putin is likely to reject the peace plan proposed by Trump’s recently appointed special envoy for Ukraine, Keith K...

Ukraine will not agree to any alternatives other than NATO membership, although it will not receive an invitation soon.

Ukraine will not agree to any alternatives other than NATO membership, although it will not receive an invitation soon. Ukraine will not agree to any other options, such as surrogates or substitutes for full NATO membership, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stressed on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest ...

The Pentagon reveals Biden’s request for $24B for Ukraine.

The Pentagon reveals Biden’s request for $24B for Ukraine. US Defense Department officials have confirmed that the Biden administration will ask Congress for $24B in additional funding to support Ukraine. Of this amount, $8B would be allocated to the USAI (Uk...

Two European countries are discussing the deployment of troops on the contact line in Ukraine.

Two European countries are discussing the deployment of troops on the contact line in Ukraine. According to an anonymous senior NATO official, the United Kingdom and France are considering various options to guarantee Ukraine’s security if peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow are launched ...

Ukraine needs air defense systems to protect 20 facilities; the UN discusses protection of the Ukrainian energy sector.

Ukraine needs air defense systems to protect 20 facilities; the UN discusses protection of the Ukrainian energy sector. President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems to protect 20 more special facilities from Russian air attack. Meanwhile, on December 2 the UN discussed the problems of prot...

Tuesday, December 3

While in Kyiv, Olaf Scholz promised Ukraine a €650M military aid package.

While in Kyiv, Olaf Scholz promised Ukraine a €650M military aid package. The defense equipment will arrive by the end of this year, said the German chancellor, who arrived in Kyiv on December 2. Kyiv will receive IRIS-T air defense systems, Patriot launchers, 10 Leopard 1A...

The $6.5B allocated by the Biden administration for Ukrainian military aid will pass to the Trump administration: What will he do with it?

The $6.5B allocated by the Biden administration for Ukrainian military aid will pass to the Trump administration: What will he do with it? On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump will have billions of dollars at his disposal to arm Ukraine. More than $6.5B remains within the presidential drawdown authority, which allows the US p...

Trump is studying Ukraine’s Victory Plan; Kyiv offers Washington a deal that is hard to refuse.

Trump is studying Ukraine’s Victory Plan; Kyiv offers Washington a deal that is hard to refuse. US President-Elect Donald Trump’s team is studying the Ukrainian Victory Plan, which implies that there will be no capitulation of Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian president, the war in Ukrai...

In November, Russia lost the most soldiers in a month since the beginning of the war; how is the aggressor’s economy reacting?

In November, Russia lost the most soldiers in a month since the beginning of the war; how is the aggressor’s economy reacting? During November, the Russian army suffered its largest military losses in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war, with 45,720 soldiers. The Ukraine Defense Forces also destroyed 307 Russian...

A “temporary concession” of the occupied territories in exchange for security guarantees could be an option for ending the war – Stoltenberg.

A “temporary concession” of the occupied territories in exchange for security guarantees could be an option for ending the war – Stoltenberg. Former NATO Secretary General and next Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Jens Stoltenberg believes that a “temporary concession” of Ukraine’s occupied territories to Russia ...

The US has rejected the possibility of returning Ukraine’s nuclear status.

The US has rejected the possibility of returning Ukraine’s nuclear status. The Biden administration has excluded the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine, stated US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. He denied information from Western media that the admi...

Poland’s stance could derail EU-Ukraine trade talks.

Poland’s stance could derail EU-Ukraine trade talks. According to Politico, Poland provides Ukraine with military aid, takes in refugees, and advocates for its interests in the EU, but it maintains a negative attitude towards Ukrainian agricultural expo...

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund.

The EU is nearing a deal to create a new defense investment fund. EU countries are nearing a deal to create a new €1.5B defense fund that will help strengthen both the bloc’s defense industry and Ukraine’s over the next three years. The agreement to deve...

Monday, December 2

Zelenskyy is considering halting the war in exchange for Ukraine’s invitation to NATO, and the occupied territories will be returned diplomatically.

Zelenskyy is considering halting the war in exchange for Ukraine’s invitation to NATO, and the occupied territories will be returned diplomatically. President Zelenskyy said that the allies should offer NATO membership to the unoccupied portion of Ukraine to end the “hot phase of the war.” He believes that the occupied territories can ...

What does the peace plan from Trump’s special envoy entail?

What does the peace plan from Trump’s special envoy entail? Donald Trump’s special representative for the Russia-Ukraine war, Keith Kellogg, outlined his plan for ending the war back in April in an article for the America First Policy Institute. The plan...

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter.

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter. US President Joe Biden, after the Russian air attack on November 28, made a statement promising further support for Ukrainians. “This attack is outrageous and serves as another reminder of the u...

While in Kyiv, Kallas and Costa confirm the EU’s commitment to Ukraine’s victory and support for European integration.

While in Kyiv, Kallas and Costa confirm the EU’s commitment to Ukraine’s victory and support for European integration. The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived on an unannounced visit to Kyiv and stressed that the EU will do everything necessary for Ukraine to win ...

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment.

Ukraine has approved a state property policy to improve state asset management and attract investment. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, the new property policy defines the state’s role in managing state-owned companies, outlining which are strategically crucial for the country a...

ITF Results: logistical ties with the EU, increased port capacity, and an infrastructure recovery fund.

ITF Results: logistical ties with the EU, increased port capacity, and an infrastructure recovery fund. Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery Oleksiy Kuleba stated during the International Transport Forum (ITF) that Ukraine is doing everything necessary to integrate into the European transport space and is...

The Rome Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine will focus on four areas.

The Rome Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine will focus on four areas. These are the private sector’s involvement, the regional dimension, European integration, and human capital development, said the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine Carlo Formosa. According to him, I...

Ukraine will receive $22B from frozen Russian assets next year.

Ukraine will receive $22B from frozen Russian assets next year. Of the $50B planned to be provided to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets, the first tranche of $22B will be transferred in 2025, and the remaining funds will be received in 2026-2027, said Finance Min...

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities?

Finland is ready to join Ukraine’s reconstruction: which sectors are considered priorities? The Ministry of Economy reported that “Finland has been playing an important role in supporting Ukraine since February 2022, allocating €3.1B for defense and humanitarian assistance. FinlandR...

Friday, November 29

What scenarios are the Trump transition team considering to end the war in Ukraine?

What scenarios are the Trump transition team considering to end the war in Ukraine? The incoming National Security Advisor to US President-Elect Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, is studying several options for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Among them are proposals from General ...

The US will provide Kyiv with a new military aid package worth $725M, but Biden will not have time to spend the billions that have been allocated to help Ukraine.

The US will provide Kyiv with a new military aid package worth $725M, but Biden will not have time to spend the billions that have been allocated to help Ukraine. The Biden administration is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $725M. It will provide a variety of anti-tank weapons from American stocks. The package is also expected to include a...

The European Parliament calls for Ukraine to be provided with Taurus missiles and additional Patriot systems amid the war’s new phase.

The European Parliament calls for Ukraine to be provided with Taurus missiles and additional Patriot systems amid the war’s new phase. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on strengthening the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s aggressive war, in which it strongly criticizes ...

South Korea decline to sell arms to Ukraine; Netherlands provides additional Patriot launchers.

South Korea decline to sell arms to Ukraine; Netherlands provides additional Patriot launchers. Seoul has rejected a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov that sought to purchase South Korean weapons. The delegation met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and the South Korean defen...

The head of German intelligence says Russia plans to test the effectiveness of NATO’s collective defense.

The head of German intelligence says Russia plans to test the effectiveness of NATO’s collective defense. Bruno Kahl, the head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), believes that Russia continues to prepare for an actual military confrontation with Western countries, but a full-scale atta...

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture.

The new European Commissioner for Agriculture names the Ukrainian agricultural sector the elephant in the room regarding its impact on EU agriculture. Christoph Hansen from Luxembourg has become the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. Hansen comes from a family that owns a large farm in Luxembourg. Hansen has been working in the Euro...

Thursday, November 28

Biden asks Congress for $24B to help Ukraine before he leaves office.

Biden asks Congress for $24B to help Ukraine before he leaves office. US President Joe Biden has quietly asked lawmakers to allocate another $24B to help Ukraine and replenish stocks of previously transferred American weapons, citing a request submitted on November 25 f...

The US promises to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to fight Russia in 2025; the G7 works to finalize its $50B loan.

The US promises to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to fight Russia in 2025; the G7 works to finalize its $50B loan. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the G7 countries and their partners are determined to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to successfully conduct military operations in 2025 or hol...

The European Parliament has approved a new EC team, which promises support for Ukraine.

The European Parliament has approved a new EC team, which promises support for Ukraine. On November 27, the European Parliament approved the European Commission’s new composition, proposed by EC President Ursula von der Leyen. Twenty-six European commissioners were approved. Former...

NATO members condemn the attack on Dnipro; Rutte calls Ukraine a priority for the Alliance.

NATO members condemn the attack on Dnipro; Rutte calls Ukraine a priority for the Alliance. A NATO-Ukraine Council meeting was held at NATO headquarters in Brussels, where the parties discussed Russia’s use of a new ballistic missile. NATO members confirmed their support for Ukraine an...

Ukrainians want their country to regain its nuclear status more than they desire NATO membership.

Ukrainians want their country to regain its nuclear status more than they desire NATO membership. After the war’s end, among the main priorities for the state’s development, Ukrainians include the restoration of the state’s nuclear status in the top three most desired priorities,...

What financial support have international partners promised Ukraine in the coming years, and will this be enough to repel Russian aggression?

What financial support have international partners promised Ukraine in the coming years, and will this be enough to repel Russian aggression? The agreements already concluded by Ukraine with its allies give grounds for optimistic expectations regarding the external financing deficit in 2025 being covered, analysts noted. In 2025, the Ukrain...

Wednesday, November 27

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the governments of the Alliance member states to provide Ukraine with medium-range missiles as a deterrent and weapon of self-defense. T...

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles.

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles. Russia wants to reclaim the Kursk region prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration in order to deprive Kyiv of an essential piece of leverage in peace talks. Ukrainian fighters are facing intense att...

Trump is preparing a sweeping plan to strengthen the US’ role in the global hydrocarbon market.

Trump is preparing a sweeping plan to strengthen the US’ role in the global hydrocarbon market. Donald Trump’s transition team is preparing a package of large-scale energy measures that will be presented within days of his inauguration. The package will include approving export permits for...

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia.

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia. EU has struggled to make progress this year on a fair settlement of the war against Ukraine, said EU High Representative Josep Borrell. He recalled that this year, the EU had allocated €122B in aid to...

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position.

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position. Recently, Le Monde published an article stating that discussions had resumed in Europe about sending troops to Ukraine, primarily from the UK and France. Against this background, the British Foreign S...

Ukraine’s EU allies are allocating hundreds of millions for energy and military support.

Ukraine’s EU allies are allocating hundreds of millions for energy and military support. On December 4, the EBRD will approve a loan of up to €180M to Ukrzaliznytsia to finance the purchase and installation of equipment for small gas-fired generation with a total capacity of up to 270 MW....

Tuesday, November 26

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position.

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position. Russia’s Soviet-era weapons stockpiles will run out by the end of 2025, so Putin may start talks early next year. However, the war will last at least another year if the negotiations do not go a...

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