War

Friday, July 18

Germany denies Trump’s statement about Patriot missiles being sent.

Germany denies Trump’s statement about Patriot missiles being sent. The US has just begun negotiations with allies to determine what can be sent to Ukraine and who will supply it. The German government refuted US President Donald Trump’s claim that the first Pat...

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine.

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine. During the LANDEURO conference organized by AUSA (Association of the US Army), held in Germany and attended by over 2,000 participants, the Brave1 cluster launched the Test in Ukraine platform. This p...

Thursday, July 17

American weapons are already headed to Ukraine, but not all EU and NATO members will participate in weapon purchases.

American weapons are already headed to Ukraine, but not all EU and NATO members will participate in weapon purchases. The first Patriot missiles, part of the aid package announced by the US, are already en route to Ukraine from Germany, said US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He stated there...

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline.

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline. Russian dictator Putin plans to keep fighting in Ukraine, aiming to seize more territory until the West accepts his terms; Trump’s threats to tighten sanctions have not intimidated him. Putin...

The EU plans to approve a record budget, with Ukraine set to receive €100B.

The EU plans to approve a record budget, with Ukraine set to receive €100B. The European Commission intends to approve a historic EU budget for 2028-2034 totaling €1.717T. According to EC President Ursula von der Leyen, €100B of this amount will be allocated to support Ukrain...

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense.

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense. After passing a law suspending Ukraine’s participation in the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, and its approval by the president, the production of such munitions for the...

Wednesday, July 16

The US plans to sell NATO $10B worth of weapons for Ukraine.

The US plans to sell NATO $10B worth of weapons for Ukraine. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US will significantly increase its weapons supplies to European allies, who will then send arms to Ukraine. The US will sell about $10B worth of ...

The EU might fund weapon purchases for Ukraine from the US by using frozen Russian assets.

The EU might fund weapon purchases for Ukraine from the US by using frozen Russian assets. Europe still faces disagreement over using hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets, which could serve as a source of aid to Kyiv, which includes the new US military support package. R...

Germany will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia in 2029.

Germany will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia in 2029. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated after talks with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that Germany and the US will decide within days or weeks on sending two Patriot systems to Ukraine. Once the...

Kallas is disappointed by the 50-day deadline for Russia, and Trump hints at strikes on Moscow.

Kallas is disappointed by the 50-day deadline for Russia, and Trump hints at strikes on Moscow. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed Donald Trump’s tougher stance on Russia but said the 50-day ultimatum was “too long” given that Russia is killing civilians in Ukraine ev...

BraveTech EU will help create drones that can be controlled from anywhere.

BraveTech EU will help create drones that can be controlled from anywhere. Future battlefields will involve remote-controlled UAVs and fully autonomous drones, said Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He mentioned that the government is investing in autonomous ...

Tuesday, July 15

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv.

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv. US President Donald Trump once again expressed his disappointment with Russia and promised to impose “very tough tariffs” if a peace agreement is not reached soon. “We are very, very...

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.”

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.” According to Senator Lindsey Graham, a turning point regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is coming, with a “record arms flow” soon heading to Kyiv. “For months, President Tr...

“Ukraine cannot quickly free the occupied territories without significant human casualties. Pressure on it is unacceptable” – Pavel.

“Ukraine cannot quickly free the occupied territories without significant human casualties. Pressure on it is unacceptable” – Pavel. Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the West should not pressure Ukraine to liberate all of the currently occupied areas immediately if it would cause excessive losses. He said support for Ukraine ...

Monday, July 14

Zelenskyy outlines the condition for beginning negotiations with Russia, which has proposed a “new approach” to ending the conflict.

Zelenskyy outlines the condition for beginning negotiations with Russia, which has proposed a “new approach” to ending the conflict. Ukrainian leadership will not enter another round of talks with Russia until all the exchanges agreed upon at the second Istanbul meeting are completed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Rome. ...

The Coalition of the Willing has agreed to send foreign troops to Ukraine and will establish a joint funding plan for 2026.

The Coalition of the Willing has agreed to send foreign troops to Ukraine and will establish a joint funding plan for 2026. Last week, the coalition leaders decided to establish a headquarters in Paris and announced that plans for deploying a future military contingent in Ukraine are complete. The countries have already ag...

NATO will cover the cost of American weapons sent to Ukraine; discussions are underway for the purchase of 10 air defense systems and offensive weapons.

NATO will cover the cost of American weapons sent to Ukraine; discussions are underway for the purchase of 10 air defense systems and offensive weapons. US President Donald Trump is considering approving new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office. The source of this potential new funding remains unknown, but Trump has at least two ...

CEB has allocated €300M to support Ukrainians who have lost their homes due to the war and to assist IDPs.

CEB has allocated €300M to support Ukrainians who have lost their homes due to the war and to assist IDPs. Additionally, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has provided Ukraine with a €100M loan under the HOME project, which will be used for compensation through housing certificates under the eRe...

Ukraine and the EU have launched BraveTech EU, the first large-scale technology alliance between Ukraine and the EU focused on defense technologies.

Ukraine and the EU have launched BraveTech EU, the first large-scale technology alliance between Ukraine and the EU focused on defense technologies. Brave1 will coordinate the project from Ukraine, while the EU will oversee the program through the European Defense Innovation Office (EUDIO). The alliance has allocated €100M for developing defense t...

Friday, July 11

Kubilius at URC2025: Europe has provided Ukraine with about €54B in defense support during the full-scale war and is preparing new solutions.

Kubilius at URC2025: Europe has provided Ukraine with about €54B in defense support during the full-scale war and is preparing new solutions. Defense support to Ukraine from Europe during the full-scale war amounts to about €54B, or less than 0.1% of the bloc’s GDP, said European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius on the sideli...

Ukraine requires $1T for its reconstruction, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal states at URC2025.

Ukraine requires $1T for its reconstruction, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal states at URC2025. Over 14 years, Ukraine aims to develop two major funds. The first, the $540B Ukraine Fund, is based on the World Bank’s estimate of rebuilding costs and will be managed by Ukraine. It will be fi...

This year, Ukraine will allocate 26% of its GDP to defense, with external financing needs exceeding $40B for next year.

This year, Ukraine will allocate 26% of its GDP to defense, with external financing needs exceeding $40B for next year. During the 14th meeting of the Ukrainian Donor Platform’s Steering Committee within URC2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that by the end of June the government had submitted amendments t...

The Ukrainian parliament is drafting a bill on arms exports.

The Ukrainian parliament is drafting a bill on arms exports. According to Kateryna Mykhalko, the executive director of the Technological Forces of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada is working on legislation that will create a framework to regulate this process. She b...

Putin will not sacrifice his objectives in Ukraine to improve relations with Trump and is expected to breach Ukrainian defenses in the upcoming months.

Putin will not sacrifice his objectives in Ukraine to improve relations with Trump and is expected to breach Ukrainian defenses in the upcoming months. Vladimir Putin continues to ignore President Trump’s disappointment and push forward in Ukraine with renewed intensity, ignoring new pressure from the US potentially being applied. The Russian d...

By fall, Russia will be able to launch more than 1,000 drones at a time at Ukraine.

By fall, Russia will be able to launch more than 1,000 drones at a time at Ukraine. Another raid on Kyiv has caused significant damage to infrastructure and killed civilians. The Russian military is increasing its production of kamikaze drones in order to intensify its strikes on Ukr...

Hungary opposes the €100B EU fund for Ukraine, and Poland threatens to close the main Ukrainian aid logistics hub.

Hungary opposes the €100B EU fund for Ukraine, and Poland threatens to close the main Ukrainian aid logistics hub. Hungary has rejected the EU’s proposal to establish a €100B fund to support Ukraine, arguing that backing such an initiative would amount to “financing war.” This statement was made ...

Thursday, July 10

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine.

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the largest Russian attack on Ukraine to date on the night of July 9. “Diplomacy has exhausted its means and resources. The criminal regime openly ques...

Trump’s patience with Putin is waning: The US considers new sanctions on Russia and the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.

Trump’s patience with Putin is waning: The US considers new sanctions on Russia and the transfer of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. Rick Crawford, chair of the US House Intelligence Committee, stated that after a recent unsuccessful conversation President Trump’s patience with Vladimir Putin is nearly exhausted. The US presi...

Wednesday, July 9

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support.

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support. US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin’s position on the Ukraine conflict and confirmed that the US will supply Ukraine with additional defensive aid. “We ...

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine.

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Russia is ready for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine and is awaiting a response from Kyiv. Fidan also mentioned that there are no barriers to...

Ukraine has regained positions and is controlling territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia.

Ukraine has regained positions and is controlling territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia. The Ukrainian military has retaken positions and is holding territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, and the containment of a significant group of Russian troops at the border continues, said Olek...

The largest defense company in the Czech Republic will begin producing shells in Ukraine.

The largest defense company in the Czech Republic will begin producing shells in Ukraine. Excalibur Army, part of the Czechoslovak Group holding, has opened a representative office in Ukraine and is preparing to begin ammunition production in the country. This move will help boost producti...

Tuesday, July 8

German lawmakers are urging Merz to boost the military budget to support Ukraine.

German lawmakers are urging Merz to boost the military budget to support Ukraine. Politicians are also advocating for more air defense aid in a joint letter to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz written by representatives of the Green Party. Specifically, they are dissatisfied with t...

Berlin is preparing a long-term initiative to support Ukraine’s air defense.

Berlin is preparing a long-term initiative to support Ukraine’s air defense. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans to establish a sustained effort to aid Ukraine’s air defense, said Mitko Müller, a spokesman for the German Defense Ministry. He explained that this...

Monday, July 7

Germany aims to purchase Patriot systems and Trump also pledges support.

Germany aims to purchase Patriot systems and Trump also pledges support. German government spokesperson Stefan Cornelius said that Germany is in intensive negotiations with the US to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems and is ready to pay for two of them. At t...

Immediately after his phone call with Trump, Putin launched the most powerful air strike on Kyiv to date.

Immediately after his phone call with Trump, Putin launched the most powerful air strike on Kyiv to date. President Zelenskyy described it as one of the largest-scale and most cynical strikes, with a total of 550 drones and rockets fired at Ukraine. The primary target was Kyiv, and Ukraine’s defense...

Ukraine retaliates: Russia reports shooting down 120 drones and airport damages.

Ukraine retaliates: Russia reports shooting down 120 drones and airport damages. On July 6, Russia claimed to have neutralized 120 Ukrainian drones overnight. Due to air attack threats, some flights were canceled, disrupting airports. On July 5, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted t...

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU.

Ukraine has signed a unique agreement to manufacture its weapons in Denmark and is expanding partnerships within the EU. Kyiv and Copenhagen have signed an agreement that allows Ukrainian defense companies to export their technologies for production in Denmark. The Ukrainian government described this agreement as a hist...

Ukraine’s GDP could drop by 22% if it suffers a military defeat and fails to join the EU.

Ukraine’s GDP could drop by 22% if it suffers a military defeat and fails to join the EU. An unprofitable truce for Ukraine would mean becoming dependent on Russia, which would ruin hopes for major reconstruction, a strong economic future, and full national sovereignty. Experts from the Po...

Friday, July 4

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly.

Ukraine has signed agreements with the US and UK to produce drones jointly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an agreement on Ukrainian-American drone production during his visit to Denmark. The agreement involves several companies that will manufacture various types of...

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. The decision by the US presidential administration to halt some military aid to Ukraine also impacted weapons already stored in warehouses in Poland. At the time the deliveries were stopped, the inven...

Russian Shaheds have entered a new phase in their war against Ukraine.

Russian Shaheds have entered a new phase in their war against Ukraine. Made based on Iranian blueprints and modified in Russia, Shahed strike drones have become the primary weapon of Russian terror being used against Ukrainian civilians. Since the start of 2025, Russia h...

The Ukrainian defense sector can produce up to 10 million UAVs each year; more partners have joined the drone coalition.

The Ukrainian defense sector can produce up to 10 million UAVs each year; more partners have joined the drone coalition. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ministry of Defense, discussed expanding cooperation between Ukraine’s defense industry and international partners with representatives from over 20 German defense com...

Thursday, July 3

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv.

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv. The Pentagon has stopped supplying some air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine that were promised by Biden administration. The decision was made due to concerns that US arsenals...

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war.

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war. “When it comes to Ukraine in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get. Last week, President Trump and President Zelenskyy discussed this, focusing specifically on air...

Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine as the world is distracted by the Middle East, allowing Russian troops to make the most territorial gains in 18 months.

Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine as the world is distracted by the Middle East, allowing Russian troops to make the most territorial gains in 18 months. While the US and the international community watch the recent escalation between Iran and Israel, Vladimir Putin moved quickly to escalate hostilities in Ukraine. According to analysts, in June Russia...

Germany will fund the production of over 500 long-range weapons in Ukraine.

Germany will fund the production of over 500 long-range weapons in Ukraine. Representatives of the German government have already signed the first contract to finance the Ukrainian production of these weapons after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised to help Kyiv with t...

Wednesday, July 2

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa.

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa. Unlike the Trump administration, few in Europe believe Moscow will agree to a ceasefire. One Ukrainian official believes Russia’s main goal now is to seize Odesa, which Putin sees as a historica...

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks.

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks. To end the conflict, Russia demands Ukrainian authorities stop training soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Western countries. “The participation or complicity of other countries in the mi...

What will happen to Ukraine’s economy if peace is achieved without security guarantees or if the war continues in 2026?

What will happen to Ukraine’s economy if peace is achieved without security guarantees or if the war continues in 2026? The IMF’s baseline scenario assumes the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to IMF expectations, if peace is reached Ukraine’s economic growth will rise...

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