War

Wednesday, November 27

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly urges member countries to provide Ukraine with missiles possessing ranges of 1,000-5,500 kilometers and admission to the Alliance. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the governments of the Alliance member states to provide Ukraine with medium-range missiles as a deterrent and weapon of self-defense. T...

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles.

Russia plans to use Kursk as a bargaining chip, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces prepare for large-scale battles. Russia wants to reclaim the Kursk region prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration in order to deprive Kyiv of an essential piece of leverage in peace talks. Ukrainian fighters are facing intense att...

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia.

Borrell: The EU has failed to provide Ukraine with everything it needs to counter Russia. EU has struggled to make progress this year on a fair settlement of the war against Ukraine, said EU High Representative Josep Borrell. He recalled that this year, the EU had allocated €122B in aid to...

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position.

Europe is again backing down on sending troops to Ukraine, reversing its position. Recently, Le Monde published an article stating that discussions had resumed in Europe about sending troops to Ukraine, primarily from the UK and France. Against this background, the British Foreign S...

Tuesday, November 26

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position.

Putin may start peace talks in early 2025; analysts are divided on Trump’s position. Russia’s Soviet-era weapons stockpiles will run out by the end of 2025, so Putin may start talks early next year. However, the war will last at least another year if the negotiations do not go a...

The head of the European Parliament calls on Germany to transfer the Taurus to Ukraine as the Bundestag continues to debate.

The head of the European Parliament calls on Germany to transfer the Taurus to Ukraine as the Bundestag continues to debate. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, called on the German government to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine in response to Russian aggression, as the Kremlin’s escalation o...

Ukraine’s allies have resumed talks on a decision to send troops to Ukraine, while North Korea expands its missile production for Russia.

Ukraine’s allies have resumed talks on a decision to send troops to Ukraine, while North Korea expands its missile production for Russia. Europe, amid questions regarding further US support for Ukraine after Donald Trump comes to power, has resumed discussions on sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine. This topi...

The G7 countries plan to increase pressure on China over its support for Russia.

The G7 countries plan to increase pressure on China over its support for Russia. G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Italy on Monday and Tuesday, will pledge to act against entities in China and elsewhere that support Russia’s war machine against Ukraine. A draft communiqué seen by B...

The number of internally displaced persons in Ukraine is rapidly increasing, but the population is also returning to the occupied regions.

The number of internally displaced persons in Ukraine is rapidly increasing, but the population is also returning to the occupied regions. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine continues to grow, said Maksym Tkachenko, member of the parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. According to him, there are currently appr...

The war in Ukraine will force Europe into a new energy crisis.

The war in Ukraine will force Europe into a new energy crisis. The war in Ukraine has contributed to a rise in gas prices by about 45% this year. Bloomberg writes that although the price level is still below 2022’s record levels, it is high enough to strain...

Monday, November 25

Ukraine’s allies are discussing providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons to change the war’s dynamics.

Ukraine’s allies are discussing providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons to change the war’s dynamics. Russia’s launch of the Oreshnik ballistic missile and the difficult situation at the front have renewed the discussion about new ways of providing military assistance to Ukraine and its future s...

The Ukraine-NATO Council will convene following the Russian attack on Dnipro with a Oreshnik missile.

The Ukraine-NATO Council will convene following the Russian attack on Dnipro with a Oreshnik missile. The Ukraine-NATO Council will meet at the ambassadorial level on November 26 at the Alliance headquarters at Ukraine’s request. The meeting is in response to Russia’s first use in Ukraine ...

Ukraine is developing ballistic missiles and could use them soon.

Ukraine is developing ballistic missiles and could use them soon. The WSJ noted that Ukraine is actively building rockets capable of striking deep behind enemy lines. Most of the program’s details are being kept secret, but Ukrainian officials have previously ...

Friday, November 22

New long-range strikes on Russia will help Trump conduct negotiations with Russia; the American president-elect is against an unfavorable agreement for Ukraine.

New long-range strikes on Russia will help Trump conduct negotiations with Russia; the American president-elect is against an unfavorable agreement for Ukraine. When US President Joe Biden allowed the Ukraine’s military to use US weapons to strike targets in Russia, he did his successor, Donald Trump, a great strategic favor, according to Bloomberg. Thi...

Russia struck Ukraine with a Rubizh intercontinental ballistic missile.

Russia struck Ukraine with a Rubizh intercontinental ballistic missile. On November 21, Russia hit Ukraine with various types of missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile, a Kh-47M2 Kinjal air-launched ballistic missile, and seven Kh-101 cruise missiles. I...

Ukraine and 12 European countries unite in a new defense cooperation format.

Ukraine and 12 European countries unite in a new defense cooperation format. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the beginning of a collaboration with 12 countries within the Nordic Group-Ukraine framework, which will strengthen Ukraine’s security and provide suppor...

Thursday, November 21

Putin is ready to freeze the war at the current front line on the condition that Ukraine renounces NATO.

Putin is ready to freeze the war at the current front line on the condition that Ukraine renounces NATO. Officials close to the Kremlin told Reuters that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is reportedly ready to discuss with Donald Trump a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine and freezing the war in place. The &#...

The UK allows Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles deep inside Russia.

The UK allows Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow missiles deep inside Russia. According to The Times, the change in London’s position may have resulted from the US giving permission for Ukraine to use its ATACMS long-range missiles, which was announced on November 17. Bri...

The EU will spend the revenue from frozen Russian assets on armaments for Ukraine.

The EU will spend the revenue from frozen Russian assets on armaments for Ukraine. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, proposed directing a significant part of the future second tranche of revenue from frozen Russian assets to the Ukrainian defense industry. According to Borrel...

The Economist predicts the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in 2025.

The Economist predicts the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in 2025. Fighting between Russia and Ukraine could end in 2025, as both sides are close to exhaustion. The Russian economy is suffering due to Western sanctions, labor shortages, and people leaving the country...

Ukraine attacks another arsenal and a drone factory in Russia.

Ukraine attacks another arsenal and a drone factory in Russia. On November 20, an industrial enterprise producing drones came under attack in the Belgorod region, as well as an arsenal in the Novgorod region of Russia. The 13th arsenal of the Main Missile and Art...

The US is providing a $275M military aid package, Denmark is preparing additional F-16s, and the German parliament is reviewing its Taurus authorization.

The US is providing a $275M military aid package, Denmark is preparing additional F-16s, and the German parliament is reviewing its Taurus authorization. US President Joe Biden approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. The decision is a radical change in his policy and comes in response to the intensification of the Russian offensive in t...

Europe and Canada must unite to guarantee Ukraine’s security amid Trump’s return to the White House.

Europe and Canada must unite to guarantee Ukraine’s security amid Trump’s return to the White House. As stated in an open appeal, which was signed by 79 current and former politicians, military personnel, and political scientists who are anxiously waiting to see what Trump will do when he begins his ...

Germany provides Ukraine with a military aid package containing ammunition and hundreds of UAVs.

Germany provides Ukraine with a military aid package containing ammunition and hundreds of UAVs. The German government announced another package of military aid for Ukraine, which includes tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition of various types, 47 vehicles with mine protection (MRAP), four Pa...

Wednesday, November 20

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine, and France and Britain do not oppose Ukraine’s use of long-range strikes, but want restrictions.

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine, and France and Britain do not oppose Ukraine’s use of long-range strikes, but want restrictions. In the coming days, the US will announce a new package of defense aid to Ukraine, said the permanent representative of the US to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, at a meeting of the UN Security Counci...

Zelenskyy presents an internal sustainability plan to the Ukrainian Parliament.

Zelenskyy presents an internal sustainability plan to the Ukrainian Parliament. The plan contains 10 points that address issues of unity, human capital, and cultural sovereignty. Zelenskyy plans to present the full version of the plan together with its annexes next month. These a...

Europe must double its defense spending after Trump’s inauguration; Poland will produce explosives and ammunition.

Europe must double its defense spending after Trump’s inauguration; Poland will produce explosives and ammunition. Europe will probably have to double its defense spending to address the challenge of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, as well as a possible reduction in American support with Donald Trump...

Ukraine used ATACMS for the first time in the Russian Federation; Trump says this is an escalation of the war.

Ukraine used ATACMS for the first time in the Russian Federation; Trump says this is an escalation of the war. Defense forces struck a Russian ammunition warehouse in the Bryansk region with US-supplied ATACMS missiles, 110 km from the border with Ukraine. At least 12 secondary explosions and detonations took ...

Tuesday, November 19

North Korea’s participation in the war against Ukraine convinced Biden to lift restrictions on long-range strikes.

North Korea’s participation in the war against Ukraine convinced Biden to lift restrictions on long-range strikes. The initial targets may be Russian positions in the Kursk region, where about 10,000 Korean troops are currently stationed. ATACMS strikes are believed to be more effective than long-range Ukrainian d...

North Korea might send 100,000 troops and transfer long-range weapons to Russia; China, despite its denials, is also arming Russia.

North Korea might send 100,000 troops and transfer long-range weapons to Russia; China, despite its denials, is also arming Russia. North Korea may deploy up to 100,000 soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. According to Bloomberg, this military support is likely to occur in stages with troop rotation over time rather...

What can Trump demand from Putin in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine?

What can Trump demand from Putin in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine? Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Rose Gottemoeller believes that newly elected US President Donald Trump has every opportunity to change the war’s dynamics. Putin presumably wants to retu...

The coalition collapse in Germany could jeopardize the supply of drones to Ukraine, but Germany has already started providing the Mini-Taurus.

The coalition collapse in Germany could jeopardize the supply of drones to Ukraine, but Germany has already started providing the Mini-Taurus. Planned drone supplies from Germany to Ukraine may be in jeopardy following the collapse of the ruling coalition government, known as a traffic light coalition. At the same time, Minister of Foreign A...

In winter, the Russians will focus on capturing front-line cities; Kupyansk is among the targets.

In winter, the Russians will focus on capturing front-line cities; Kupyansk is among the targets. Russian troops are likely to focus on capturing Ukrainian front-line cities and towns during the winter campaign of 2024-2025, the ISW predicts. This tactic will allow them to compensate for Ukraine&#...

Monday, November 18

The US will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles, and France and Britain follow the US’ lead.

The US will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range missiles, and France and Britain follow the US’ lead. After months of negotiations with Washington, the Biden administration, with two months left in office, has for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use American ATACMS to strike Russia...

The G7 will continue to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression, and the Pentagon will speed up weapons delivery.

The G7 will continue to support Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression, and the Pentagon will speed up weapons delivery. The G7 countries will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and support to protect it from Russian aggression for as long as necessary, the G7 leaders said in a statement. “W...

Olaf Scholz had a telephone conversation with President Putin.

Olaf Scholz had a telephone conversation with President Putin. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the Russian dictator for the first time in almost two years. The German government noted that the chancellor called on Putin to negotiate an end to the war. Presid...

Ukraine has begun mass production of EW-resistant drones and developed four types of missiles.

Ukraine has begun mass production of EW-resistant drones and developed four types of missiles. Ukrainian attack drone companies plan to increase their production of inexpensive and effective kamikaze drones that are not affected by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems to an industrial scale ...

Norway will finance the production of weapons and equipment in Ukraine according to the Danish model.

Norway will finance the production of weapons and equipment in Ukraine according to the Danish model. Norway will mirror the Danish support format, which is direct financing of Ukrainian weapon and equipment production, allowing faster production and delivery of weapons to the front. In addition, the ...

The US State Department has reduced the travel risks to nine regions of Ukraine, opening up new business opportunities.

The US State Department has reduced the travel risks to nine regions of Ukraine, opening up new business opportunities. As stated in the updated travel recommendations on US State Department’s website, the highest, fourth-level recommendation applies to all of Ukraine – do not travel to Ukraine at all because of ...

Friday, November 15

The EU has begun to consider exchanging land in peace negotiations for security guarantees.

The EU has begun to consider exchanging land in peace negotiations for security guarantees. There is a growing belief in Brussels that the war with Russia can end only through talks between Kyiv and Moscow that will involve territorial concessions. With the changing battlefield situation and...

The Kremlin rejects any concessions in negotiations with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine.

The Kremlin rejects any concessions in negotiations with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine. The Kremlin is trying to dictate the terms of any potential peace talks with Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. The ISW noted that the manner in which the Kremlin is acting indicates ...

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects.

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects. The European Commission approved funding for five defense projects, each of which will receive €60M. Most of the projects also include purchasing defense products for Ukraine, particularly air defense...

Thursday, November 14

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains.

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder stated that after the US Congress approved additional funding and by mid-October, the US had delivered 83% of critical ammunition to Ukraine, including 155 mm artillery sh...

Ukraine has increased its annual arms production to $30B but has only $10B to purchase weapons for the military.

Ukraine has increased its annual arms production to $30B but has only $10B to purchase weapons for the military. Ukrainian enterprises that comprise the defense-industrial complex can annually manufacture products with a total value of $30B, Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin said. Ukraine has alre...

What key Ukrainian industries have suffered enormous losses during the war?

What key Ukrainian industries have suffered enormous losses during the war? The full-scale war has caused severe economic losses to Ukraine. Gross value added fell by 21%, and Ukraine’s need for reconstruction funds totals $486B. Ukraine’s industrial sector, once ...

Wednesday, November 13

Trump likes two points of the Victory Plan written in the case for his presidency.

Trump likes two points of the Victory Plan written in the case for his presidency. Donald Trump, who won the US presidential election, is interested in two points of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Victory Plan, which he presented to Trump during a meeting in September. The fir...

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received one million drones, and next year this number will increase significantly.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already received one million drones, and next year this number will increase significantly. In 2024, a million drones have already been delivered to the front, and 96% of them are Ukrainian-made, the Ministry of Digital Transformation reports. Brave1 defense cluster participants have already...

The war in Ukraine and the Trump presidency forces Brussels to funnel billions of euros to defense.

The war in Ukraine and the Trump presidency forces Brussels to funnel billions of euros to defense. Brussels is changing its spending policy to redirect tens of billions of euros to defense and security in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s return to the White House. ...

Tuesday, November 12

Macron and Starmer want to convince Biden to give Ukraine permission for long-range strikes on Russia; Biden will ask Congress and Trump to continue support for Ukraine.

Macron and Starmer want to convince Biden to give Ukraine permission for long-range strikes on Russia; Biden will ask Congress and Trump to continue support for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set on convincing US President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to launch long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russia before he ...

Russia is preparing a counteroffensive in the Kursk region; Moscow might begin negotiations after liberating the occupied area.

Russia is preparing a counteroffensive in the Kursk region; Moscow might begin negotiations after liberating the occupied area. The Russian military has gathered 50,000 troops, including North Korean soldiers, to retake the territories captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region. Russia has accumulated forces without needing to wi...

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