Politics

Friday, July 19

The Kremlin is preparing the Russians for another decade of war.

The Kremlin is preparing the Russians for another decade of war. The ISW emphasized that negotiations with Russia are impossible as long as its terms include the destruction of Ukraine. Russian state news agencies published comments by the Deputy Chairman of the Ru...

Ursula von der Leyen has retained her position as head of the EC, and she promises to create a European Defense Union and support Ukraine on its way to joining the EU.

Ursula von der Leyen has retained her position as head of the EC, and she promises to create a European Defense Union and support Ukraine on its way to joining the EU. The European Parliament re-elected Ursula von der Leyen as the head of the European Commission for another five years. While campaigning, she promised to do much more in the field of defense if she re...

Ukraine is trying for the second time to restructure more than $20B in Eurobonds.

Ukraine is trying for the second time to restructure more than $20B in Eurobonds. A group of Ukrainian bondholders has signed non-disclosure agreements to begin a second round of formal talks with the Ukrainian government to restructure more than $20B in debt. Negotiations started ...

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use.

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use. Ukraine’s allies plan to provide Kyiv with nearly 500,000 artillery shells by the end of the year through the Czech artillery initiative. Other munitions are available and could be supplied to U...

Ratification of the free trade agreement will quickly increase trade between Ukraine and Turkey by $2.5B per year.

Ratification of the free trade agreement will quickly increase trade between Ukraine and Turkey by $2.5B per year. Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, noted: “Turkey traditionally plays an important role in Ukraine’s foreign trade. In 2023, the total trade volume was approximately $7.5B. Aft...

Thursday, July 18

Trump plans to ease sanctions against Russia, and Orban calls on the EU to restore relations with Russia and to prepare for the suspension of US aid to Ukraine.

Trump plans to ease sanctions against Russia, and Orban calls on the EU to restore relations with Russia and to prepare for the suspension of US aid to Ukraine. US presidential candidate Donald Trump considers easing sanctions against Russia as one of the components of his plan to end the war in Ukraine. “With sanctions, we push everyone away from us. T...

The UK’s new government announces its ongoing support for Ukraine, and Germany approves a 2025 draft budget with less aid for Ukraine.

The UK’s new government announces its ongoing support for Ukraine, and Germany approves a 2025 draft budget with less aid for Ukraine. The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, delivered a speech about the new Labour Party government’s program, which also mentioned Ukraine. Charles III emphasized London’s “unshak...

Wednesday, July 17

Ukraine is disappointed with the NATO summit results, while the Kremlin threatens to strike EU capitals in response to the placement of American missiles.

Ukraine is disappointed with the NATO summit results, while the Kremlin threatens to strike EU capitals in response to the placement of American missiles. According to BILD, the leadership of Ukraine is disappointed that even after the bloody shelling of a children’s hospital in Kyiv, the participants of the NATO summit in Washington did not hand ...

The EU is in a hurry to issue a $50B loan to Ukraine backed by the Russian frozen assets.

The EU is in a hurry to issue a $50B loan to Ukraine backed by the Russian frozen assets. The European Commission plans “very soon” to propose a $50B loan to support Ukraine and finish all the legislative work for it by the end of the year, says the Commissioner for Economy, Pa...

More than 60 MEPs demand to deprive Hungary of the right to vote in the EU.

More than 60 MEPs demand to deprive Hungary of the right to vote in the EU. 63 European Parliament members demand that the leadership of the EU deprive Hungary of the right to vote in the EU due to the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, writes Politico. The MEP...

Tuesday, July 16

Orban presented his “peace plan” for Ukraine to EU leaders while Ukraine prepares its peace plan for the second Peace Summit and insists on Russia’s participation.

Orban presented his “peace plan” for Ukraine to EU leaders while Ukraine prepares its peace plan for the second Peace Summit and insists on Russia’s participation. Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, after trips to Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing, and Washington, sent his “peace plan” to the leaders of the European Union. According to this plan, the US, Eu...

The EU will boycott the foreign affairs summit initiated by Budapest because of Orban’s “peaceful” policy towards Ukraine.

The EU will boycott the foreign affairs summit initiated by Budapest because of Orban’s “peaceful” policy towards Ukraine. Hungary, which presides over the Council of the EU, plans to hold a summit of the bloc’s foreign ministers in Budapest on August 28-29. However, the EU’s ministers, with the exception of H...

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Kharkiv region and from the north, while Lukashenko is withdrawing his troops from the borders and calling for negotiations.

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Kharkiv region and from the north, while Lukashenko is withdrawing his troops from the borders and calling for negotiations. The ISW says that the enemy’s command structure is regrouping troops in the Hlyboke area in the Kharkiv region to resume its offensive operations. In the Vovchansk region, the Russian army is pr...

Spain is providing Ukraine with Leopard tanks and other military aid, and France is preparing Mirage fighter jets for delivery.

Spain is providing Ukraine with Leopard tanks and other military aid, and France is preparing Mirage fighter jets for delivery. Spain has sent a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes 10 refurbished Leopard 2A4 tanks, various excavators, and anti-tank missiles. With this shipment, the total number of tanks...

Monday, July 15

The NATO Summit resulted in the adoption of the Ukrainian Compact.

The NATO Summit resulted in the adoption of the Ukrainian Compact. This document becomes an addition to the G7 Joint Declaration agreed to a year ago at the previous Alliance summit in Vilnius. Among the 32 signatories to the treaty, 23 countries have also concluded ...

NATO emphasizes that Ukraine can strike with Western weapons in Russian territory, but the US is still against it.

NATO emphasizes that Ukraine can strike with Western weapons in Russian territory, but the US is still against it. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed that Ukraine has a legal right to use weapons received from its partners to target legitimate military targets in Russian territory in order to repel t...

The US and Britain pledge their support to prevent Putin from winning the war in Ukraine.

The US and Britain pledge their support to prevent Putin from winning the war in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joseph Biden confirmed that they will continue providing Ukraine with all possible support to prevent the victory of aggressors such as Putin. At t...

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid.

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid. US President Joe Biden announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, which is the eighth since the signing of the supplemental appropriations act in support of Ukraine, Israel, and other...

Ukraine’s armed forces seek permission to destroy enemy aircraft in Russian territory; Ukraine can strike any point in Crimea.

Ukraine’s armed forces seek permission to destroy enemy aircraft in Russian territory; Ukraine can strike any point in Crimea. For Ukraine to cope with Russian aviation, first of all, international partners must agree to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets near the borders and further from them, said Nazar Volosh...

Friday, July 12

The US will not participate directly in the war in Ukraine but promises its support; NATO identifies the primary Russian allies.

The US will not participate directly in the war in Ukraine but promises its support; NATO identifies the primary Russian allies. The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, said at the NATO Summit that the US will not be involved in the war in Ukraine but will continue to support Kyiv. According to him, after Putin invaded Ukraine ...

NATO countries are ready to accept Ukraine into the Alliance, but there is a lot of work ahead.

NATO countries are ready to accept Ukraine into the Alliance, but there is a lot of work ahead. “All allies agree that Ukraine will become a member of NATO,” but it is still too early to say when this will happen, the head of the organization, Jens Stoltenberg, said at the NATO summi...

Orban met with the leader of Turkey, which is balancing between good relations with Russia and supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Orban met with the leader of Turkey, which is balancing between good relations with Russia and supplying weapons to Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that he is continuing his “peacekeeping mission” and met with the President of Turkey in Washington. He called Istanbul an “indispensa...

Britain promises to provide Ukraine with £3B of military support a year as long as it needs.

Britain promises to provide Ukraine with £3B of military support a year as long as it needs. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit that the new government will stick to its plans to spend at least £3B every year on military support for Ukraine “...

The Drone Coalition members created a special €45M fund, Denmark will buy Ukrainian howitzers, and Ukraine will produce NATO ammunition with the US.

The Drone Coalition members created a special €45M fund, Denmark will buy Ukrainian howitzers, and Ukraine will produce NATO ammunition with the US. The member countries of the Drone Coalition have created a special fund for rapid joint procurement of UAVs for Ukraine. The Netherlands, Britain, Latvia, New Zealand, and Sweden, which joined the coa...

Ukraine concluded another bilateral security agreement and will receive a Patriot system and assistance in strengthening security in the Black Sea.

Ukraine concluded another bilateral security agreement and will receive a Patriot system and assistance in strengthening security in the Black Sea. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, signed an agreement on security cooperation between the countries. Romania will transfer a Patriot system t...

Thursday, July 11

NATO believes that Ukraine can launch a counteroffensive and believes in its ultimate victory over Russia.

NATO believes that Ukraine can launch a counteroffensive and believes in its ultimate victory over Russia. US President Joe Biden is convinced that Ukraine can stop the Russian dictator, Putin. He stated this at a solemn event on NATO’s 75th anniversary. “We know that Putin will not stop at Ukr...

NATO countries will provide Ukraine with €40B in 2025.

NATO countries will provide Ukraine with €40B in 2025. NATO member countries will announce that they will provide Ukraine with €40B in funding during the next year at the Alliance summit in Washington, the White House said. As well, NATO also plans to pro...

Ukraine will receive air defense systems worth $1B from NATO countries.

Ukraine will receive air defense systems worth $1B from NATO countries. During the NATO Summit in Washington, Ukraine’s allies announced a $1B aid package designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. The US, Germany, and Romania will transfer additional strategic P...

The transfer of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine has officially started,

The transfer of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine has officially started, said US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during the NATO Summit. He also emphasized that the NATO allies will strengthen their cooperation in supporting Ukraine’s defense. “And we are ready ...

The US will insist that all NATO countries allocate 2% of their GDP to defense and work on increasing interoperability.

The US will insist that all NATO countries allocate 2% of their GDP to defense and work on increasing interoperability. The US will insist that each NATO member state spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, said House Speaker Mike Johnson. “This week I will meet with the delegations from NATO countries, and I will r...

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars.

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars. Italy plans to allocate $1.7B for military aid to Ukraine next year. This is Italy’s share in the total sum of $40B in assistance to Ukraine that is currently being discussed by NATO. The US wil...

Wednesday, July 10

The US and Germany will strengthen Ukrainian air defense capabilities.

The US and Germany will strengthen Ukrainian air defense capabilities. US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith noted that the summit will feature fresh news on air defense for Ukraine. “We will have a financial commitment, according to which both Ukraine and Moscow wi...

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The head of the German Ministry of Defense, Boris Pistorius, is convinced that an additional €4B should be allocated from the budget to support Ukraine this year. About €7B has been allocated this yea...

Orban warns EU leadership about “dramatic events” on the front if negotiations do not start. Zelensky considers Hungary a weak mediator.

Orban warns EU leadership about “dramatic events” on the front if negotiations do not start. Zelensky considers Hungary a weak mediator. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who visited Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing on a a self-proclaimed “peacekeeping mission,” wrote a private letter to EU leadership to provide information c...

Ukrainians are ready for EU tax norms but are not prepared for an immediate tax increase.

Ukrainians are ready for EU tax norms but are not prepared for an immediate tax increase. Most Ukrainians (52%) are inclined to believe that the tax policy should correspond to EU taxation, according to survey data from the Razumkov Center. At the same time, 35% of respondents believe this...

Britain plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and Germany is unhappy with its military spending.

Britain plans to increase its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and Germany is unhappy with its military spending. The new Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer, has promised to increase the country’s defense spending to 2.5% of its economic output. He noted that this would become possible as soon as “...

Poland fears the outflow of Ukrainian workers due to mobilization regulations.

Poland fears the outflow of Ukrainian workers due to mobilization regulations. Polish recruitment agencies predict that Ukrainian men will gradually move from Poland to countries further west in the EU. Ukrainians with military service obligations, particularly those abroad, hav...

Tuesday, July 9

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system. The new UK Defense Secretary, John Healey, promised to support Ukraine in the Russian war during his visit to Odesa. After meeting with President Zelenskyy, Healey announced a new military aid package...

Ukraine and Poland signed a security agreement to help intercept Russian missiles and drones.

Ukraine and Poland signed a security agreement to help intercept Russian missiles and drones. On July 8, Ukrainian and Polish officials signed a bilateral security agreement in Warsaw. Among the document’s key provisions is Poland’s obligation to provide several packages of militar...

Poland is ready to produce electricity for Ukraine at its TPPs.

Poland is ready to produce electricity for Ukraine at its TPPs. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk proposed using Polish coal-fired power plants to generate energy for Ukraine’s needs. “Currently, we are working to burn Polish coal, which we currently h...

Monday, July 8

The upcoming NATO Summit promises to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.

The upcoming NATO Summit promises to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. US President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington to discuss further support of Ukraine, the White House announced. “...

Stoltenberg expects Ukraine’s membership in NATO during the next ten years and details the Alliance’s aid to Kyiv.

Stoltenberg expects Ukraine’s membership in NATO during the next ten years and details the Alliance’s aid to Kyiv. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hopes that Ukraine will join the defense alliance within the next decade. “I hope that Ukraine will become an ally,” said Stoltenberg, who is leavin...

Orbán met with Putin in the Kremlin: The Hungarian prime minister is trying to shift the West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to “peaceful” negotiations.

Orbán met with Putin in the Kremlin: The Hungarian prime minister is trying to shift the West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to “peaceful” negotiations. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with the Russian president to discuss the Russian war against Ukraine and its “peaceful settlement.” Moscow said that Orbán came not only as a par...

Ukraine receives more defense support, including a Mistral air defense system and a third Patriot air defense system.

Ukraine receives more defense support, including a Mistral air defense system and a third Patriot air defense system. Ukraine received short-range Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems and missiles for them from Estonia. The Mistral is a modern anti-aircraft missile defense system designed in France to defend against...

Friday, July 5

The US State Department promises that NATO members will outline expectations regarding Ukraine’s membership.

The US State Department promises that NATO members will outline expectations regarding Ukraine’s membership. NATO will offer Ukraine “concrete ways” to accelerate its future membership in the North Atlantic Alliance during a summit next week in Washington, said Douglas Jones, US Deputy Assistant ...

Ukraine membership in NATO threatens the Alliance with war.

Ukraine membership in NATO threatens the Alliance with war. Dozens of foreign policy experts urged members of the North Atlantic Alliance to avoid the issue of Ukraine’s promotion to NATO membership at the summit in Washington on July 9-11. They warn tha...

Zelenskyy agrees to Putin’s participation in the second Peace Summit: The Kremlin refuses to negotiate with Ukraine through Erdogan’s mediation.

Zelenskyy agrees to Putin’s participation in the second Peace Summit: The Kremlin refuses to negotiate with Ukraine through Erdogan’s mediation. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, does not mind Russian dictator Vladimir Putin being invited to the next Peace Summit. However, in his opinion Putin is unlikely to come, as he is “...

Thursday, July 4

Washington still needs to decide on the amount it will provide to Ukraine as part of the $50B loan secured by frozen Russian assets.

Washington still needs to decide on the amount it will provide to Ukraine as part of the $50B loan secured by frozen Russian assets. The leaders of the G7 countries have agreed that each will provide Ukraine with a loan that will be repaid with the annual profit generated by frozen Russian assets. Politico believes that this proces...

NATO is preparing a plan to support Ukraine if Trump becomes president.

NATO is preparing a plan to support Ukraine if Trump becomes president. The Alliance plans to send a high-ranking civilian official to Ukraine to coordinate military logistics. In Wiesbaden, Germany, a new command center will be created to control the delivery of military...

Europe is strengthening its defense: Latvia will build a €12M ammunition factory, and Italy will buy hundreds of tanks and IFV for €20B.

Europe is strengthening its defense: Latvia will build a €12M ammunition factory, and Italy will buy hundreds of tanks and IFV for €20B. By 2026, Latvia plans to build a factory to produce modular powder charges for artillery ammunition with a capacity of 50,000 charges per year. Construction and equipment purchase costs will amount to...

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