War

Wednesday, February 12

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy.

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy. Donald Trump’s administration seeks to ensure Europe has a seat at the negotiating table. Trump’s specialenvoy, Keith Kellogg, explicitly stated that before finalizing the “peace pla...

To worsen the situation with energy supplies, Russia is striking Ukraine’s gas infrastructure.

To worsen the situation with energy supplies, Russia is striking Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Amid reports that Ukraine faces a tense situation regarding its gas reserves and its aspirations to become an EU gas hub, Russia has launched another attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. In t...

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease.

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease. The Trump administration will encourage its European allies to buy more US-made weapons for Ukraine ahead of possible peace talks with Russia to improve Kyiv’s negotiating position. US officials...

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place.

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place. As former US Deputy Secretary of State James Glassman noted, the US and the EU “did not pressure” Russia on the issue of sanctions because they overlooked the fact that Ukraine can replace...

Tuesday, February 11

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. President Zelenskyy stated that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are feasible if Kyiv receives security assurances from its Western partners. He stated that he would be open to any negotiation f...

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine.

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine. According to President Donald Trump, the US is making strides in negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump mentioned that he had communicated with Putin and that d...

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts.

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts. This year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced a historic budget of at least ₴739B ($17.5B) for Ukraine’s weapons production and procurement program. He highlighted that the emphasis will be ...

Using drones helps Ukraine to restrain the Russian offensive despite its shortage of military personnel.

Using drones helps Ukraine to restrain the Russian offensive despite its shortage of military personnel. In some areas along the front, the number of Russian troops exceeds those of the Ukrainian military tenfold, but the Russians cannot advance quickly because the Ukrainian defenders in these regions co...

Monday, February 10

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war.

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war. US President Donald Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to end its war against Ukraine, said Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg. He rated Russia’s pain resulting from curre...

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war.

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war. The Telegraph believes that US President Donald Trump’s statements concerning his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip may indicate that to end the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin will hav...

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin.

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin. Six months after the Kursk operation was launched on February 6, Ukrainian soldiers began new assaults in the Kursk region, advancing around five kilometers from the city of Sudzha in a day and taking...

Ukraine is preparing to deploy laser weapons against Russian UAVs and has significantly reduced Ukraine’s artillery disadvantage.

Ukraine is preparing to deploy laser weapons against Russian UAVs and has significantly reduced Ukraine’s artillery disadvantage. Ukrainian mobile fire groups will soon be equipped with laser weapons to counter Russian Shahed UAVs, said Vadym Sukharevsky, Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces. Ac...

Friday, February 7

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The new Trump administration has realized the complexity of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and that it will take longer to resolve than they initially thought, according to sources in the US and Ukrai...

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status.

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status. US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Ukraine’s likelihood of reclaiming its nuclear weapons is “slim and none.” “Let’s be honest, we know that’s not going to ...

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine.

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy doubts that Ukraine can maintain its position on the front lines without US support. He noted that Ukraine lacked such support at the beginning of the war, “and the situation...

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it?

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it? Foreign affairs analysts note that Russia currently controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, a significant portion of which is in complete ruin. Too few people are left in the occupied terri...

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived.

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived. On February 6, Ukraine received its first Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, a transfer announced by Emmanuel Macron last summer. The initial batch was expected to include three aircraft. France also...

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends.

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends. US President Donald Trump has said that he will offer Ukraine military assistance in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals and other minerals. However, the problem is that most of t...

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly.

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly. Last year, private arms manufacturers could have produced another 1.7 million drones and electronic warfare systems but lacked government contracts. These enterprises possess the ability to produce 4,...

Thursday, February 6

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine.

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy stated he is prepared to sit down at the negotiating table with President Vladimir Putin if it is the only path to peace. “We will definitely pursue this option to meet with ...

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich.

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich. US allies expect the Trump administration to unveil a long-awaited strategy to conclude Russia’s war on Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, reported Bloomberg. The proposal...

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense.

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense. The Ukrainian-American defense accelerator MITS has calculated that $10B invested in the Ukrainian defense industry can significantly change the situation on the battlefield, create a strategic bridge...

Wednesday, February 5

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause.

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause. US arms supplies to Ukraine were temporarily suspended for the past few days but resumed over the weekend as President Trump’s administration debated its policy toward Kyiv. Two people familiar ...

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine.

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than in the three previous years. The UK had previously announced plans to deliver u...

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war.

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war. On February 3, US President Donald Trump signed an official decree appointing Keith Kellogg as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Following the official appointment, Trump announced the achieve...

The Russian military’s push into Ukraine slows by almost half, as it continues to suffer heavy losses.

The Russian military’s push into Ukraine slows by almost half, as it continues to suffer heavy losses. In January 2025, the Russian military occupied 430 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, according to ISW. In November last year, Russian troops captured 725 square kilometers of Ukrainian land, b...

Tuesday, February 4

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons.

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons. President Donald Trump said his administration wants an agreement with Ukraine in which the war-torn country will provide access to its rare earth resources in return for the US’ assistance in i...

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end.

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end. President Zelenskyy confirmed that Donald Trump and his administration have already scheduled meetings and negotiations with Ukraine, Russia, and other parties concerning the conflict. “We are p...

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received only 43% of the military aid that the US has approved.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received only 43% of the military aid that the US has approved. Ukraine has received only $76B out of almost $177B in approved US military assistance. “We received it not in money, but in weapons – we received weapons worth more than $70B. This is a signific...

Greece calls on the EU to establish a €100B fund for its defense.

Greece calls on the EU to establish a €100B fund for its defense. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while preparing for a new EU defense strategy, has proposed creating a fund of at least €100B for the EU’s overall defense budget. Mitsotakis’ pro...

Monday, February 3

The Trump team has held “serious discussions” with Russia on ending war in Ukraine; Kellogg expects peace within months.

The Trump team has held “serious discussions” with Russia on ending war in Ukraine; Kellogg expects peace within months. US President Donald Trump said his administration has already held “very serious” talks with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine and that he and Russian dictator Putin could soon take R...

Marco Rubio: The war has reached a stalemate, and neither side will accomplish its ultimate goal, but the US will continue to support Ukraine.

Marco Rubio: The war has reached a stalemate, and neither side will accomplish its ultimate goal, but the US will continue to support Ukraine. Neither Ukraine nor Russia will achieve their best-case scenario in ending their conflict; both sides will need to make concessions, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He added that both parties ...

Zelenskyy: NATO membership remains Ukraine’s primary objective, and its military could provide value for the Alliance.

Zelenskyy: NATO membership remains Ukraine’s primary objective, and its military could provide value for the Alliance. President Zelenskyy noted that without security guarantees from allies, any agreement concluded with Russia will only delay the country’s future aggression. NATO membership remains Ukraine’...

Ukraine is seeking Trump’s support for using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons.

Ukraine is seeking Trump’s support for using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons. According to the WP, Since Donald Trump took office as US president, Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to access the Russian Central Bank’s frozen assets to finance weapon supplies. Kyiv hopes ...

Ukraine and Russia have each intensified their air attacks: Russian energy facilities are under constant fire, and Ukrainian civilians are taking cover.

Ukraine and Russia have each intensified their air attacks: Russian energy facilities are under constant fire, and Ukrainian civilians are taking cover. On January 31, the Ukrainian military targeted the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka facility in the Volgograd region. With a design capacity of 14.8 million tons, this refinery is one of the ten large...

Friday, January 31

Sweden will provide a large aid package to the Ukrainian defense forces; Lithuania mulls allowing troops to be deployed to Ukraine.

Sweden will provide a large aid package to the Ukrainian defense forces; Lithuania mulls allowing troops to be deployed to Ukraine. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that the country has agreed to deliver its largest aid package to Ukraine to date, valued at SEK 13.5B ($1.23B). This marks Sweden’s 18th military p...

Europe is ready to increase defense spending.

Europe is ready to increase defense spending. Most EU countries that are also NATO members are likely to agree to increase the defense spending target at the Alliance’s June summit, European Council President Antonio Costa said. An informal...

Ukraine’s demolition waste recycling industry is growing: Where are new facilities being launched?

Ukraine’s demolition waste recycling industry is growing: Where are new facilities being launched? A construction waste recycling plant has been put into operation in Chernihiv. The UNDP in Ukraine provided the latest equipment in cooperation with international donors, thus supporting the cities mo...

Thursday, January 30

Ukraine successfully conducted another drone strike on Russia’s oil infrastructure.

Ukraine successfully conducted another drone strike on Russia’s oil infrastructure. On January 29, the Ukrainian military reported that it had successfully hit a Russian oil refinery and a pumping station on a crucial crude pipeline as Kyiv intensifies its assaults on the aggressor&#...

Zelenskyy: Putin fears negotiations and wants the war to drag out.

Zelenskyy: Putin fears negotiations and wants the war to drag out. On January 28, Putin issued a new statement regarding negotiations with Ukraine. The Russian dictator said that he was not ready to sign a peace treaty with the Ukrainian President because he is ̶...

Negotiations with Russia are only possible through force; Ukraine seeks more than just an agreement.

Negotiations with Russia are only possible through force; Ukraine seeks more than just an agreement. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, stated that Russia can only be compelled to engage in fair negotiations through force, as the current leadership exists solely in ...

The US will send missiles for the Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine, and the Ministry of Defense has begun production of licensed FPV drones.

The US will send missiles for the Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine, and the Ministry of Defense has begun production of licensed FPV drones. The US plans to transfer dozens of missiles for the Patriot air defense systems from Israel to Ukraine. This week, US aircraft transported about 90 interceptor missiles from Israel to Poland, from whi...

Wednesday, January 29

Scholz and Rutte advise NATO and the EU to arm themselves.

Scholz and Rutte advise NATO and the EU to arm themselves. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, commenting on a new underwater cable damage incident in the Baltic Sea, remarked on the danger posed by the Russian shadow fleet and stressed the need to increase defens...

Zelenskyy expresses support for Trump’s strategies to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy expresses support for Trump’s strategies to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In an interview with Il Foglio, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked that American leader Donald Trump sends a “signal of a strong man” when he openly discusses his desire to end the war...

Analysts have identified the advantages Ukraine would gain from receiving frozen Russian assets in their entirety.

Analysts have identified the advantages Ukraine would gain from receiving frozen Russian assets in their entirety. Confiscating $300B in frozen Russian assets would provide Ukraine with a better opportunity to win the war, the most critical issue for the country today, according to Bill Browder, head of the Britis...

Tuesday, January 28

Can a decline in oil prices end the Russian war against Ukraine?

Can a decline in oil prices end the Russian war against Ukraine? US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg believes that stopping Russian aggression against Ukraine will require a reduction in the price of oil to $45 per barrel. The President of the Str...

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model.

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model. The ZBROYARI Manufacturing Freedom initiative attracted more than $1.5B to the Ukrainian defense industry in 2024. Most of these funds fell in the last quarter of the year, the Ministry of Strategic I...

Monday, January 27

Trump might guarantee Ukraine’s security through US peacekeepers under certain conditions.

Trump might guarantee Ukraine’s security through US peacekeepers under certain conditions. According to Bloomberg, the Trump administration is ready to deploy US troops in Ukraine as part of a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission, but only under certain conditions. In exchange for the deploy...

What leverage will enable Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine?

What leverage will enable Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine? To force the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to the table and begin serious peace talks, US President Donald Trump needs leverage. Steven Pifer, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, believes that this sho...

The US wants to provide Ukraine with weapons using frozen Russian assets, and Europe will pay for it.

The US wants to provide Ukraine with weapons using frozen Russian assets, and Europe will pay for it. The US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said that the US is mulling the possibility of purchasing American weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. “...

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