War

Monday, December 23

Ukraine is facing a fundamental decision: continue fighting or negotiate?

Ukraine is facing a fundamental decision: continue fighting or negotiate? Ukrainians are currently pondering a crucial decision – to continue the fight or negotiate for peace, and the Biden administration is committed to providing Ukraine with the strongest possible positio...

The US will provide Ukraine with a $1.2B military aid package; Trump plans to continue arms deliveries.

The US will provide Ukraine with a $1.2B military aid package; Trump plans to continue arms deliveries. The Biden administration will announce its final Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) package in the coming days, using the remaining funds that have been reserved to purchase new weapons for...

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine?

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine? European countries would consider sending military personnel to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, but they will not unite peacekeeping forces under the NATO flag, as a NATO mission requires unanimo...

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised?

What further defensive support have Ukraine’s partners promised? In January next year, the UK and its partners will supply Ukraine with thousands of combat drones as part of the Maritime and Drone Capability Coalitions. Britain will also continue training Ukrainian...

Friday, December 20

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed?

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed? President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in Brussels to discuss achieving a unified European position on the issue of Ukraine’s support. The parties discussed the provision ...

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU.

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU. Continuing and strengthening support for Ukraine while Putin makes every effort to break Ukrainian resistance is a strategic imperative for the EU, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen in the Europe...

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries?

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries? The Economist notes that the Ukrainian economy looks “healthier” than the Russian economy did after the start of the full-scale war. Ukraine’s economy has been rebuilt to navigate th...

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks.

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks. Western capitals need to stop pushing President Zelenskyy into peace talks and instead fulfill their promises of security guarantees for Ukraine, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said. “There&...

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s. Britain will allocate additional military equipment to Ukraine worth £225M ($286M) to support it in the war against Russia. The new package includes: £92M to support the navy £68M for air defense equi...

Thursday, December 19

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025.

Piraeus Bank sponsored the War & Politics Live event in Kyiv: What the Future Holds for Ukraine in 2025. On December 13, the UBN Network hosted an event titled “WAR & POLITICS: POST US ELECTIONS – WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR UKRAINE.” As the general sponsor of UBN’s series of ev...

Trump’s special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine war is planning a visit to Kyiv and is ready to visit Moscow if invited.

Trump’s special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine war is planning a visit to Kyiv and is ready to visit Moscow if invited. According to Reuters, President-Elect Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, will travel to Kyiv in early January 2025. Kellogg plans to meet with Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv, and his te...

Zelenskyy to Trump: Freezing the war is dangerous, and negotiations with Putin will take place only on Ukraine’s terms.

Zelenskyy to Trump: Freezing the war is dangerous, and negotiations with Putin will take place only on Ukraine’s terms. Newly elected US President Donald Trump knows that Ukraine does not want to surrender and freeze the war, President Zelenskyy said, commenting on the negotiations with Trump in Paris. “We are no...

NATO will coordinate military assistance to Ukraine instead of the US.

NATO will coordinate military assistance to Ukraine instead of the US. From now on, NATO will play a direct role in Ukraine’s war against Russia, although the involvement of Alliance troops is not envisaged. At the same time, the transfer of control to NATO coordin...

The US announced a $177B aid package for Ukraine, but only some funds and weapons have arrived.

The US announced a $177B aid package for Ukraine, but only some funds and weapons have arrived. President Zelenskyy stated during a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities that the US has allocated $177B to support Ukraine, but not all the money and aid deliveries have arrived....

Europe could deploy up to 100,000 troops as peacekeepers to ensure security in Ukraine.

Europe could deploy up to 100,000 troops as peacekeepers to ensure security in Ukraine. European countries could form a deterrent force that would be deployed in Ukraine, with about 40,000 European peacekeepers likely to participate in the mission, but the number could increase to 100,00...

Analysts suggest that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end.

Analysts suggest that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end. Rajan Menon, a scholar at the Saltzman Institute for the Study of War and Peace at Columbia University, believes that the prospects for a peace agreement are now becoming more realistic and that the r...

Poland will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth €100M and supports Ukraine’s simulataneous accession to the EU and NATO.

Poland will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth €100M and supports Ukraine’s simulataneous accession to the EU and NATO. The Polish government plans to transfer a new aid package to Ukraine in January, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in Lviv. He said the 46th support package will include weapons and equipment wor...

The war against Ukraine has changed the world’s energy priorities; coal use will reach a new high due to the gas crisis.

The war against Ukraine has changed the world’s energy priorities; coal use will reach a new high due to the gas crisis. According to the IEA, in 2024 the world’s coal use will reach a new high of 8.7 billion tons and remain at a high level for several years. The cause is the Russian-Ukrainian war, which has led t...

Wednesday, December 18

Russia plans to continue the war until it fully occupies four Ukrainian regions in 2025.

Russia plans to continue the war until it fully occupies four Ukrainian regions in 2025. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said that Moscow intends to fully seize the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine in 2025. At a Defense Ministry meeting, he confirmed...

The Ukrainian army is struggling to hold some positions on the front; about 50% of the captured territories in the Kursk region have been lost.

The Ukrainian army is struggling to hold some positions on the front; about 50% of the captured territories in the Kursk region have been lost. On December 16, Russian assault units carried out a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the eastern direction. In the resulting combat, some Ukrainian fortifications suffered significant damag...

Trump said there was “some progress” in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and warned to revoke permission for strikes deep into Russia.

Trump said there was “some progress” in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war and warned to revoke permission for strikes deep into Russia. US President-Elect Donald Trump noted that his team is currently working to end the Russian war against Ukraine, and there is already “some progress.” Trump stressed that “We have ma...

The UK, EU, and US will work to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace talks with Russia.

The UK, EU, and US will work to strengthen Ukraine’s position in peace talks with Russia. The UK is focused on ensuring Ukraine is in the strongest possible position in 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. To do this, the UK plans to use a range of mechanisms, including economic ...

Europe is debating EU troops being stationed in Ukraine.

Europe is debating EU troops being stationed in Ukraine. The German Defense Ministry announced the potential participation of its military in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if Kyiv and Moscow agree on a ceasefire. However, German Defense Minister Boris P...

The EU has changed its position on ending the war in Ukraine and wants to participate in negotiations.

The EU has changed its position on ending the war in Ukraine and wants to participate in negotiations. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has changed his position on peace talks with Russia, saying that Europe should take the initiative in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine before Donald Trump...

Tuesday, December 17

Kallas names the EU’s requirement for discussing peacekeepers being sent to Ukraine.

Kallas names the EU’s requirement for discussing peacekeepers being sent to Ukraine. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that the bloc’s countries have yet to discuss sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. Kallas believes that peace is needed first. “But Russia does not want...

Trump’s team is actively studying ways to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump’s team is actively studying ways to end the war in Ukraine. Discussions are currently underway among Western allies on “how to stop the conflict,” said Trump’s future national security adviser, Michael Waltz. “Before Trump’s inaug...

Norway will provide Ukraine with more than $240M to strengthen its maritime defense, and the US will try to spend its remaining aid funds in the coming weeks.

Norway will provide Ukraine with more than $240M to strengthen its maritime defense, and the US will try to spend its remaining aid funds in the coming weeks. Norway has announced an additional NRK 2.7B ($242.38M) donation to strengthen Ukraine’s maritime defense. The funds will go toward protecting civilians from attacks, clearing landmines, and training U...

Europe has delivered just over 50% of the aid it promised to Ukraine.

Europe has delivered just over 50% of the aid it promised to Ukraine. According to columnist Mark Champion, from the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022 to the end of October 2024, Europe has pledged €241B in support of Ukraine, while the US promised €119...

Monday, December 16

The Office of the President explained why Ukraine is not yet ready for negotiations with Russia.

The Office of the President explained why Ukraine is not yet ready for negotiations with Russia. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said that Ukraine is not yet ready to start any negotiations with Russia, as it does not feel sufficient support from the West to conduct t...

The US is providing Ukraine a new $500M defense assistance package.

The US is providing Ukraine a new $500M defense assistance package. US President Joe Biden approved the US’ 72nd security and defense package to Ukraine, White House adviser John Kirby said last week. The assistance is provided within the US’ presidential ...

Trump is categorically against strikes deep into Russia, but the Biden team thinks it gives an advantage to Ukraine.

Trump is categorically against strikes deep into Russia, but the Biden team thinks it gives an advantage to Ukraine. US President-Elect Donald Trump is categorically against launching strikes deep into Russian territory. He said that such strikes are escalating the war and making it worse. “This should not hav...

Russia continues its devastating attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector, and here is why.

Russia continues its devastating attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector, and here is why. The series of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector is part of a campaign aimed at freezing the country in winter, as well as forcing the West to adopt political decisions that are favorabl...

Ukraine will spend 10 times more on its defense than NATO countries in 2025; the EU is not ready for war with Russia.

Ukraine will spend 10 times more on its defense than NATO countries in 2025; the EU is not ready for war with Russia. Next year, Ukraine will spend about 25% of its GDP on defense, which is 900% more than European NATO allies’ average, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a keynote speech in Brussels. ...

Thursday, December 12

Ending the war in Ukraine will be Trump’s priority immediately after his inauguration.

Ending the war in Ukraine will be Trump’s priority immediately after his inauguration. US President-Elect Donald Trump said that he considers the war in Ukraine a higher priority for him than the conflict in the Middle East. Trump stressed the importance of resolving the conflict betwee...

The US will sell Ukraine $266M in F-16 equipment and Canada will provide $587M in military assistance.

The US will sell Ukraine $266M in F-16 equipment and Canada will provide $587M in military assistance. The US State Department has preliminarily approved the sale of maintenance-related equipment for F-16 fighters to the Ukrainian government, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a stateme...

Macron plans to discuss the deployment of a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine with Poland.

Macron plans to discuss the deployment of a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine with Poland. French President Emmanuel Macron shared an idea for a European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine that could involve 40,000 troops. The mission would become a new safeguard against future Russian attacks...

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles.

Ukraine is developing its own long-range weapons to counter Russia and is testing new missiles. The Ukrainian government is preparing for a reduction in Western military aid next year and is trying to increase its domestic weapons production capacity. The emphasis is on weapon systems that can p...

Hungary’s “peacekeeping mission” continues as Orban speaks with Putin for an hour about his US visit on his way to visit Erdogan in Turkey.

Hungary’s “peacekeeping mission” continues as Orban speaks with Putin for an hour about his US visit on his way to visit Erdogan in Turkey. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who recently flew to the US to discuss Ukraine with Donald Trump and his team, spoke for an hour with Russian dictator Putin on December 11. “We are taking...

Ukrainians support joining NATO without the occupied territories, but they consider nuclear weapons to be the best security guarantee.

Ukrainians support joining NATO without the occupied territories, but they consider nuclear weapons to be the best security guarantee. According to an Info Sapiens survey, 70.3% of Ukrainians positively assess a scenario in which NATO would invite Ukraine to join with its internationally recognized borders recognized. However, Articl...

Ukraine will be able to confront Russia without US assistance during the first half of 2025.

Ukraine will be able to confront Russia without US assistance during the first half of 2025. However, the likely termination of US aid to Ukraine could become a serious challenge, so Ukraine needs a plan for cooperation with the new US administration, said Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko...

Private arms manufacturers say there are no government orders for 2025 to load existing capacities.

Private arms manufacturers say there are no government orders for 2025 to load existing capacities. In Ukraine, 75% of 31 private companies in the defense-industrial complex said they are not negotiating to conclude any government weapons contracts for 2025. Only 19% of manufacturers have transition...

Wednesday, December 11

European leaders discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Donald Trump.

European leaders discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Donald Trump. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala spoke with US President-Elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine in a phone call. “We discussed Prague’s position on the Russian invasion. I think he is ...

Ukraine is assembling a new Contact Group to end the war.

Ukraine is assembling a new Contact Group to end the war. Ukraine is forming a list of partners who will join a Contact Group in order to create a common position on ending the war, said Serhiy Nikiforov, Press Secretary of the President of Ukraine. Nikiforo...

Poland is calling on Germany to immediately increase defense spending, while France is ramping up purchases of long-range weapons.

Poland is calling on Germany to immediately increase defense spending, while France is ramping up purchases of long-range weapons. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk believes that Central Europe, including Germany, should increase its defense spending to set an example for other countries following Trump’s victory, w...

Russia’s oil export revenue is growing, allowing it to finance its war in Ukraine.

Russia’s oil export revenue is growing, allowing it to finance its war in Ukraine. According to KSE analysis, in October 2024, Russia’s oil export revenue increased by $1.2B, to $15.6B. 85% of deliveries were made by shadow tankers, which allowed Russia to evade the price limi...

Russian war spending has hit a new record of $20M per hour.

Russian war spending has hit a new record of $20M per hour. According to the German Institute for International Security Studies, Russia’s spending on “national defense” reached an unprecedented $43.28B in the third quarter. Compared to the s...

Tuesday, December 10

Details from the meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Macron: The leaders discussed freezing the war and how to end it.

Details from the meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump, and Macron: The leaders discussed freezing the war and how to end it. During the meeting between President Zelenskyy, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, and US President-Elect Donald Trump, the leaders discussed freezing the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Ukrainian pre...

Ukraine might receive less aid from the US after Trump’s inauguration, but Russia is also running out of money.

Ukraine might receive less aid from the US after Trump’s inauguration, but Russia is also running out of money. US President-Elect Donald Trump said that he will try to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine will probably receive less aid after he takes office. Meanwhile, Russia may l...

Russia increased the intensity of its air strikes on Ukraine by 300% in the fall.

Russia increased the intensity of its air strikes on Ukraine by 300% in the fall. Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles into Ukraine in the fall, 200% more than in the previous three months and 300% more than in the fall of 2023. Over the past six months, an average o...

The fall of the Assad regime might weaken Putin’s position during peace negotiations with Ukraine.

The fall of the Assad regime might weaken Putin’s position during peace negotiations with Ukraine. The Kremlin has actively supported Assad since 2015, when Russian troops intervened in the Syrian civil war, providing him with military and political assistance. Therefore, the rapid fall of the Assa...

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