War

Thursday, January 23

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees.

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees. In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry’s production potential could reach €34B, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual conference of the European Defense Agency. He noted that this r...

Wednesday, January 22

Zelenskyy in Davos: We need a diplomatic solution to end the war.

Zelenskyy in Davos: We need a diplomatic solution to end the war. It is necessary to achieve a diplomatic means to end the war, but whether the peace will be stable and fair depends on what this diplomacy and security guarantees turn out to be, said President Zelens...

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense.

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense. President Zelenskyy, at the Davos economic forum, called on the EU to increase weapons production, as it is important for both Ukraine and Europe. He said that at the beginning of the full-scale war, ...

Macron: Ukraine needs to be provided with the means to survive and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength.

Macron: Ukraine needs to be provided with the means to survive and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength. The war in Ukraine “will not end tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in his address to the French military. According to him, the West’s key ta...

The manufacturer of Leopard tanks and other weapons has formed a joint venture with a Ukrainian company.

The manufacturer of Leopard tanks and other weapons has formed a joint venture with a Ukrainian company. Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced the official opening of a joint venture between KMW (KNDS Deutschland) and a Ukrainian defense enterprise. The newly created company will sp...

Tuesday, January 21

The Biden administration’s priority was never Ukraine’s victory, only its survival.

The Biden administration’s priority was never Ukraine’s victory, only its survival. When the full-scale Russian invasion began, US President Joe Biden identified three key goals for the American response. Ukraine’s victory was not mentioned among them. In fact, the wording used by th...

Experts believe that the time has come for Trump to make Putin pay for Ukraine’s restoration.

Experts believe that the time has come for Trump to make Putin pay for Ukraine’s restoration. US President Donald Trump can force the aggressor country, Russia, to pay for the restoration of Ukraine by using the $300B in frozen Russian assets. Scholars from the Hoover Institution and the Ameri...

What does Putin hope to achieve in peace talks with Trump?

What does Putin hope to achieve in peace talks with Trump? Ivana Stradner, a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes that Moscow sees potential in peace talks to achieve its long-standing goal of subjugating Ukraine, rather than reaching...

Analysts sum up another year of war for the Ukrainian energy sector.

Analysts sum up another year of war for the Ukrainian energy sector. In 2024, Ukraine’s power system lost more than 10 GW of generating capacity as a result of 13 large-scale attacks by the Russian Federation. This is more than half of the peak demand in winter, ...

Ukraine has learned to intercept a new Russian Shahed model and is creating a missile to counter the Oreshnik.

Ukraine has learned to intercept a new Russian Shahed model and is creating a missile to counter the Oreshnik. Ukrainian air defense systems recently intercepted a new type of Shahed drone marked with a “Ъ.” Russia is believed to have introduced its fourth series of Iranian-designed drones and achi...

Monday, January 20

The US secretly invested $1.5B in the production of Ukrainian drones.

The US secretly invested $1.5B in the production of Ukrainian drones. The US secretly allocated $1.5B in the Ukrainian drone industry’s development. The Biden administration declassified this data as part of the publication of documents detailing military aid to U...

Analysts: Russia wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by 2026 and wage war with NATO.

Analysts: Russia wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by 2026 and wage war with NATO. The head of the Ukrainian Situation Center at the German Ministry of Defense, Major General Christian Freuding, believes that that Russia is arming itself beyond the needs of its troops in Ukraine. In...

EU countries plan to increase defense spending; Germany is confident that US aid to Ukraine will not decrease.

EU countries plan to increase defense spending; Germany is confident that US aid to Ukraine will not decrease. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for an increase in defense spending by at least €30B. “After the special fund is exhausted, we will need at least €85B from 2028,” he sai...

The loss of Ukraine’s lithium deposits to Russia threatens Europe’s energy independence.

The loss of Ukraine’s lithium deposits to Russia threatens Europe’s energy independence. Lithium is the primary raw material for the future of green energy in Europe. It is needed to produce electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy storage devices, and digital devices. Ukraine is a ke...

Friday, January 17

Trump’s European Defense Plan: Ukraine and the EU cannot continue the fight against Russia without American weapons.

Trump’s European Defense Plan: Ukraine and the EU cannot continue the fight against Russia without American weapons. British economist Timothy Ash noted that without US support, Ukraine and Europe can finance the fight against Russia for months, but not for a year or more, given their dependence on American weapon s...

Putin will demand Ukraine abandon NATO membership in talks with Trump.

Putin will demand Ukraine abandon NATO membership in talks with Trump. Putin will insist on a radical reduction in Kyiv’s military cooperation with NATO and an irreversible withdrawal from membership in the bloc in upcoming talks with US President-elect Donald Trump rega...

NATO and EU membership and weapons are Zelenskyy’s preferred Ukrainian security guarantees.

NATO and EU membership and weapons are Zelenskyy’s preferred Ukrainian security guarantees. President Zelenskyy notes that strategically, Ukraine views membership in the EU and NATO as its primary security guarantees. “We want to end the war with a just peace; for this, we need confide...

Thursday, January 16

The war in Ukraine must end: Ukraine and the US should be prepared for concessions.

The war in Ukraine must end: Ukraine and the US should be prepared for concessions. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said it’s “unrealistic to believe” that Ukraine can push Russian forces back to where they were before the 2022 inv...

Trump says it will take months to end war against Ukraine; Zelenskyy prepares to meet with the new US president.

Trump says it will take months to end war against Ukraine; Zelenskyy prepares to meet with the new US president. Advisors to future US President Donald Trump have acknowledged that it will take months to reach a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, not one day, as Trump promised during the election campai...

While Ukrainians continue to flee the war, European countries are cutting back on support for refugees.

While Ukrainians continue to flee the war, European countries are cutting back on support for refugees. In 2024, Ukrainian citizens made more than 30.1 million border crossings, with about 2% (443,000 people) not returning, 230% more than in 2023. In total, over the almost three years of the war, around...

Wednesday, January 15

Rutte: EU countries should increase their defense spending or learn the Russian language.

Rutte: EU countries should increase their defense spending or learn the Russian language. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on European Alliance countries to increase their defense budgets. Otherwise, he noted, Europeans will have to “finish Russian language courses or go to N...

Trump will not force Ukraine to start talks with Russia prematurely.

Trump will not force Ukraine to start talks with Russia prematurely. Ukraine’s European allies have held a series of private talks with Donald Trump’s team, during which the partners justified the need to provide further support for Kyiv, and feel cautiously optimistic...

Five EU countries have created a working group to develop joint defense enterprises with Ukraine.

Five EU countries have created a working group to develop joint defense enterprises with Ukraine. After a meeting with his colleagues from Poland, France, Italy, and Britain, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that European arms manufacturers will only benefit if they utilize free produ...

Scholz explains his position on Ukrainian aid, but Ukraine insists that Taurus missiles could change the war’s dynamics.

Scholz explains his position on Ukrainian aid, but Ukraine insists that Taurus missiles could change the war’s dynamics. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims that he was blocking new assistance to Ukraine and added that the draft 2025 German budget provides €12B for Ukrainian aid. At the same time, Scholz stresse...

The US is asking Europe to seize $300B in frozen Russian assets to bring Putin to the negotiating table, but Europe opposes it.

The US is asking Europe to seize $300B in frozen Russian assets to bring Putin to the negotiating table, but Europe opposes it. Biden aides have tried to convince his European allies to support the transfer of frozen Russian assets to a new account that will only be released if a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is r...

Tuesday, January 14

Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine and continue sanctions in order to force Putin to negotiate.

Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine and continue sanctions in order to force Putin to negotiate. Future US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz said that US President-elect Donald Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine to force Putin to sit down at t...

Negotiation leverage: New oil sanctions will cause billions in monthly losses for Russia.

Negotiation leverage: New oil sanctions will cause billions in monthly losses for Russia. The White House stated that new restrictions imposed against Russia are “the most significant sanctions against its energy sector.” They will cost Russia billions of dollars every month, a...

Moscow’s secret war-financing scheme is on the verge of collapse as planned spending doubles.

Moscow’s secret war-financing scheme is on the verge of collapse as planned spending doubles. According to former Morgan Stanley and Bank of America financier Craig Kennedy, the Kremlin is using an additional war-financing scheme in the shadows through the use of preferential lending to defens...

Ukraine might hold the tank advantage over Russia for the first time since 2022.

Ukraine might hold the tank advantage over Russia for the first time since 2022. For the first time since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, Ukrainian troops might have an advantage in tanks, although only in certain sections of the front. The main reason for th...

With each attack by the Kremlin on Ukraine’s energy system costing about $2B, what are the risks for Ukraine’s GTS?

With each attack by the Kremlin on Ukraine’s energy system costing about $2B, what are the risks for Ukraine’s GTS? Each missile attack on Ukraine’s energy system costs Russia up to $2B, and by continuing the transit of Russian gas, Ukraine helped the aggressor to earn money for these attacks, said Serhiy Mak...

Monday, January 13

Trump is preparing to meet with Putin, but first – a phone call.

Trump is preparing to meet with Putin, but first – a phone call. US President-elect Donald Trump said that a meeting with Putin is already being arranged, although the exact date has not yet been determined. The resumption of diplomatic dialogue between the US and ...

The White House says that Ukraine and Russia are not ready for negotiations.

The White House says that Ukraine and Russia are not ready for negotiations. The current US presidential administration does not currently see that Ukraine or Russia are ready for peace talks, said White House strategic communications coordinator John Kirby. The FT, citing sou...

The US has approximately $4B in unused military assistance that could have been sent to Ukraine; Norway allocates the most significant aid amount in its history.

The US has approximately $4B in unused military assistance that could have been sent to Ukraine; Norway allocates the most significant aid amount in its history. The Biden administration failed to use about $4B in aid for Ukraine that has been provided within various support packages. The next US president, Donald Trump, and his team will further manage these ...

Ukraine has significantly increased the strength, frequency, and range of its strikes into enemy territory.

Ukraine has significantly increased the strength, frequency, and range of its strikes into enemy territory. On January 12, Ukraine launched a drone assault in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation. The previous day, Ukrainian drones hit one of the largest oil refineries in Russia – the Taneko refiner...

The EU is confident that Trump will continue to support Ukraine but is wary of easing sanctions against Russia.

The EU is confident that Trump will continue to support Ukraine but is wary of easing sanctions against Russia. US President-elect Donald Trump has extended the timeline for the implementation of his campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day to several months. According to EU allies, this is a signal ...

Germany is preparing new large aid packages for Ukraine that will include air defense and tanks.

Germany is preparing new large aid packages for Ukraine that will include air defense and tanks. The German government plans to transfer new significant packages of military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the first half of the year. The list of weapons that are planned to be provided...

NATO will not support Trump’s calls to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and seeks compromise.

NATO will not support Trump’s calls to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and seeks compromise. Trump recently said that NATO countries should spend 5% of their GDP on defense. No NATO country, including the US, has reached the 5% spending target. NATO officials agree with the need for further i...

Friday, January 10

The Ramstein allies have approved eight Ukrainian roadmaps to provide support until 2027.

The Ramstein allies have approved eight Ukrainian roadmaps to provide support until 2027. During a Ramstein meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany with the participation of President Zelenskyy, leaders of the capability coalitions approved eight roadmaps of support for Ukr...

Ukraine and Denmark summed up the results of their cooperation under the Danish model: Ukraine’s Armed Forces have already received weapons worth €538M.

Ukraine and Denmark summed up the results of their cooperation under the Danish model: Ukraine’s Armed Forces have already received weapons worth €538M. In 2024, Ukraine and Denmark successfully implemented cooperation under the Danish model of financing in the Ukrainian defense industry. The primary sources of financing include: €125M from Denmark th...

If Ukraine loses the war, it will cost the US dearly.

If Ukraine loses the war, it will cost the US dearly. A Russian victory in the war would require a surge in Pentagon spending of more than $800B through 2029, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) reported. The ultimate success of President Putin’s war...

Ukrainian factories are manufacturing components for Croatian demining machines.

Ukrainian factories are manufacturing components for Croatian demining machines. The Ministry of Economy has reported that Ukrainian company A3tech-Ukraine is manufacturing the working body for demining machines for Croatian company DOK-ING. The localization level for machines has...

Thursday, January 9

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13 and injures dozens of civilians.

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13 and injures dozens of civilians. A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 60 others Wednesday. “On January 8, at 15:40, Russians launched two s...

Ukraine drones attacked a fuel depot in the Saratov region, 600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine drones attacked a fuel depot in the Saratov region, 600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia in an overnight attack targeting an oil facility serving a military airfield in the city of Engels, 600 kilometers (380 miles) from the border, Ukraine’s mil...

Ramstein coalition leaders will approve reliable military support for Ukraine through 2027.

Ramstein coalition leaders will approve reliable military support for Ukraine through 2027. The 25th Ramstein-based Ukraine Defense Contact Group Summit on January 9 will focus primarily on supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities to ensure “credible deterrence forces” through 2...

Wednesday, January 8

The Biden administration is preparing its final military aid package for Ukraine.

The Biden administration is preparing its final military aid package for Ukraine. The Biden administration will announce a massive, final weapons package for Ukraine on Thursday as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany to meet with representatives from about 50 ...

Tuesday, January 7

Zelenskyy is considering whether Ukraine should join NATO without the temporarily occupied territories.

Zelenskyy is considering whether Ukraine should join NATO without the temporarily occupied territories. President Zelenskyy does not reject the idea of accepting NATO membership without the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation. “The legislative invitation to NATO is extended ...

Ukraine will attract $1B this year through the Danish model of arms procurement.

Ukraine will attract $1B this year through the Danish model of arms procurement. Ukraine will develop the Danish model, according to which partners purchase weapons from the Ukrainian defense industry for the needs of the Ukrainian military, and this program is expected to attract...

Monday, January 6

The Trump administration may soon try to convene negotiations on Ukraine.

The Trump administration may soon try to convene negotiations on Ukraine. According to The Telegraph, the next US presidential administration may try to convene negotiations on Ukraine in the near future. When exactly will depend on the willingness of Putin and President Ze...

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex’s capacity increased by 500% in one year.

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex’s capacity increased by 500% in one year. In 2024, the government invested over ₴39B ($1B) in weapons production, allowing for an increase in the capacity of the domestic military-industrial complex by 500%, the Cabinet of Ministers reported....

To end the Russian war sooner, the West must tighten oil sanctions against Moscow.

To end the Russian war sooner, the West must tighten oil sanctions against Moscow. The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering tightening sanctions against Russia, in an attempt to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its military aggression, and creating the pre...

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