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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...

Trump: Ukraine reclaiming a portion of its occupied territory is on the table during the current US-Russia negotiations.

Trump: Ukraine reclaiming a portion of its occupied territory is on the table during the current US-Russia negotiations. US President Donald Trump stated on February 24 that he considers it realistic for Ukraine to reclaim some of its territories that are currently occupied by Russia, although it will be challenging. He...

Ukraine has been collaborating with the EU in mineral development for four years; the EC responds to rumored agreement with Ukraine.

Ukraine has been collaborating with the EU in mineral development for four years; the EC responds to rumored agreement with Ukraine. The European Commission has denied claims regarding a mineral agreement that was allegedly offered to Ukraine as an alternative to a similar agreement with the US, emphasizing that such cooperation ha...

Washington and Kyiv are nearing the conclusion of a minerals deal in which the US will keep Ukraine “free, sovereign, and secure.”

Washington and Kyiv are nearing the conclusion of a minerals deal in which the US will keep Ukraine “free, sovereign, and secure.” Reports on the latest mineral agreement draft indicate that the Trump administration views the agreement as a means to profit from American investment in Ukraine, which possesses vast untapped mineral...

Macron outlined steps for talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia.

Macron outlined steps for talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with Donald Trump on February 24 in Washington, warned that “peace cannot mean surrender” for Kyiv. Macron supports President Zelenskyy visiting t...

France and Britain are drafting Ukrainian security guarantees, while Germany discusses establishing a fund to boost Ukraine’s defense and provide assistance.

France and Britain are drafting Ukrainian security guarantees, while Germany discusses establishing a fund to boost Ukraine’s defense and provide assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France and Britain have created a plan to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, which may involve deploying European troops on Ukrainian soil. During a mee...

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026.

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026. According to the WSJ, Ukraine will receive weapons from the US throughout 2025, as former US President Biden, before leaving the White House, tried to ensure that Ukraine would be able to resist Russi...

Not all EU countries are in support of Kallas’s €20B military aid initiative for Ukraine.

Not all EU countries are in support of Kallas’s €20B military aid initiative for Ukraine. Some EU countries do not support the initiative proposed by top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas to send Ukraine up to €20B in military aid, although the idea has received broad support among governments. The ...

Ukraine, under certain conditions, will be able to become a member of the EU before 2030.

Ukraine, under certain conditions, will be able to become a member of the EU before 2030. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated: “If Ukraine maintains the current pace of reforms, it will join the EU even before 2030. So let’s work and keep up the pace.̶...

The EU still cannot reach a compromise on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets: Who is against it?

The EU still cannot reach a compromise on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets: Who is against it? Support is still not unanimous among EU states for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets held in the EU and it is unlikely that a decision will be made in March, said EU foreign policy chief Kaja ...

Tuesday, February 25

On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s allies have committed to provide multi-billion-dollar support.

On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s allies have committed to provide multi-billion-dollar support. Ukraine’s allies, who either arrived in Kyiv or participated online in a summit marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, have announced that they are increasing their support. Among the ...

Zelenskyy proposes security guarantees based on the existing 28 bilateral security agreements.

Zelenskyy proposes security guarantees based on the existing 28 bilateral security agreements. This year should mark the beginning of genuine and reliable peace, President Zelenskyy stated on February 24, the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Putin will not grant us t...

Expected German Chancellor Merz’s party has won the Bundestag elections: How will this impact Ukraine?

Expected German Chancellor Merz’s party has won the Bundestag elections: How will this impact Ukraine? The Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) bloc secured victory in the early elections to the Bundestag, garnering 28.5% of the vote. CDU leader Friedrich Merz intends to form a new government by April ...

The US aims to use the Istanbul Communiqué as a foundation for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia; Lavrov visits Turkey.

The US aims to use the Istanbul Communiqué as a foundation for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia; Lavrov visits Turkey. The US President’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, stated that Washington is considering utilizing the Istanbul Communiqué as a basis for concluding a peace agreement between Ukraine ...

Witkoff: The US and Ukraine are close to signing a mineral deal.

Witkoff: The US and Ukraine are close to signing a mineral deal. Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, anticipates an agreement being signed this week that will provide for US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. “President Trump sent Z...

The Nordic and Baltic countries have called on all Europeans to help Ukraine achieve peace from a position of strength.

The Nordic and Baltic countries have called on all Europeans to help Ukraine achieve peace from a position of strength. This was stated by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and co-authored by the foreign ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. The article notes that the...

Ukraine will receive €3.5B from the EU in March.

Ukraine will receive €3.5B from the EU in March. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kyiv that Ukraine will receive a new €3.5B payment from the EU in March. She emphasized that not only is Ukraine’s fate at stake, ...

Monday, February 24

The US will work to end the hot stage of the war this year.

The US will work to end the hot stage of the war this year. President Zelenskyy held a press conference at the Ukraine. Year 2025 forum. Here are the main points: The summit will take place in Kyiv on February 24 and a future meeting will be held in Europe: Th...

The US has updated the terms of its proposed mineral agreement with Ukraine.

The US has updated the terms of its proposed mineral agreement with Ukraine. The head of the US Treasury Department, Scott Bessent, shared key details of the rare earth metals agreement that the US and Ukraine are set to sign. It is expected that the US will invest in Ukraine&...

The White House claims that Trump may end war in Ukraine this week.

The White House claims that Trump may end war in Ukraine this week. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump is confident in the possibility of concluding an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, and this could happen as early as...

The US and Russia secretly met in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine; what were Russia’s demand during the first round of official talks?

The US and Russia secretly met in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine; what were Russia’s demand during the first round of official talks? Representatives from the US and Russia have been meeting secretly in Switzerland in recent months to discuss the war in Ukraine. The last meeting took place in Geneva during the Munich Security Confer...

The US is presenting its own version of a resolution to the war in Ukraine to the UN, which includes amendments from the Russian side.

The US is presenting its own version of a resolution to the war in Ukraine to the UN, which includes amendments from the Russian side. On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the US submitted a draft resolution to the UN. This resolution expresses condolences for the victims of the “Russian-Uk...

Britain announces its largest sanctions package against Russia; the G7 backs off of strengthening a price ceiling for Russian oil.

Britain announces its largest sanctions package against Russia; the G7 backs off of strengthening a price ceiling for Russian oil. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that today the UK will announce a new package of sanctions against Russia. As he specified, this is the largest package of sanctions the UK has produced sinc...

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions.

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions. The EU is preparing a new €20B military aid package for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s attempts to reach a quick peace settlement with Russia. The funds will be used to strengthen UkraineR...

The EU is working on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets held in the EU.

The EU is working on the confiscation of frozen Russian assets held in the EU. The EU is considering the potential confiscation of around $280B in frozen assets belonging to the Russian Central Bank in light of a possible reduction in aid from the US. There is ongoing discussion...

Friday, February 21

A sharp political turn: The US declines to identify Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN resolution on Ukraine.

A sharp political turn: The US declines to identify Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN resolution on Ukraine. The US opposes the use of the word “aggressor” for Russia and similar formulations that G7 leaders have used since 2022 in statements connected with the third anniversary of the invasion o...

Europe is exploring options to restore its military power in light of rising Russian rhetoric.

Europe is exploring options to restore its military power in light of rising Russian rhetoric. According to the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, discussions have intensified on how to boost defense spending, with joint financing increasingly becoming part of the conversation. The bloc may ...

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