War

Thursday, October 31

Businesses have named key conditions for participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.

Businesses have named key conditions for participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects. Olena Shulyak, the head of the Parliamentary Committee on Regional Development, said that Ukrainian businesses are willing to join the reconstruction and restoration processes in Ukraine. The most com...

The integration of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex into the EU’s defense industry will bring benefit for both sides.

The integration of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex into the EU’s defense industry will bring benefit for both sides. Andrius Kubilius, a member of the European Parliament nominated for appointment as European Commissioner for Defense in the new European Commission, stated: “I will be responsible for the implem...

Wednesday, October 30

Northern European countries support Ukraine’s Victory Plan.

Northern European countries support Ukraine’s Victory Plan. In a joint statement made at the fourth Ukraine-Northern Europe summit in Reykjavik, the prime ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden stated that they support the Victory Plan. “We wi...

A South Korean delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss countermeasures in response to the war’s escalation.

A South Korean delegation is on its way to Ukraine to discuss countermeasures in response to the war’s escalation. A South Korean delegation will visit Ukraine this week to share information about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and discuss cooperation measures, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol...

The EU countries have helped Moscow to finance 1.5 years of war by buying Russian energy sources.

The EU countries have helped Moscow to finance 1.5 years of war by buying Russian energy sources. Although the EU countries began to reduce their dependence on Russian energy products after the start of the full-scale invasion, they continued to import them. In total, the money Russia earned from ...

Sweden will allocate a €63M military aid package to Ukraine, including defense industry investment.

Sweden will allocate a €63M military aid package to Ukraine, including defense industry investment. As part of previous military aid packages to Ukraine, the Swedish government will provide our country with €63M in financial support, or approximately SEK 720M. €20M will go to supporting Ukraine̵...

Russia has destroyed about 60 million square meters of housing in Ukraine; outdated housing legislation will be updated.

Russia has destroyed about 60 million square meters of housing in Ukraine; outdated housing legislation will be updated. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, about 60 million square meters of housing have been destroyed or significantly damaged, reported the head of the Parliamentary Com...

Tuesday, October 29

Zelenskyy said that India can stop the Russian war against Ukraine, but instead, it chooses to help Russia import AI chips.

Zelenskyy said that India can stop the Russian war against Ukraine, but instead, it chooses to help Russia import AI chips. According to President Zelenskyy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can influence the end of the war, as he is the head of a large state in terms of population, influence, and economy. The president...

Trump may propose a new Minsk Agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump may propose a new Minsk Agreement to end the war in Ukraine. US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his potential vice president, JD Vance, have repeatedly spoken about their desire to end the war in Ukraine. In September, Vance floated the idea of a froz...

How can Ukraine’s allies respond to North Korean combat troops?

How can Ukraine’s allies respond to North Korean combat troops? The North Korean move marks a turning point in the Russian-Ukrainian war by expanding the conflict into an increasingly global war with more external players. In response, South Korea could lift its b...

Russia has paid North Korea around $5.5B for weapons and is deploying North Korean troops in Kursk; China is alarmed by this cooperation.

Russia has paid North Korea around $5.5B for weapons and is deploying North Korean troops in Kursk; China is alarmed by this cooperation. Since February 2022, the Russian Federation has purchased up to $5.5B worth of North Korean weapons, analysts have discovered. Russia is trying to use cooperation with North Korea as a lever of influe...

Ukraine is working to involve international partners in financing the agricultural land demining market.

Ukraine is working to involve international partners in financing the agricultural land demining market. Potential partners are interested in Ukraine’s pilot project to establish the demining market for agricultural land through Prozorro auctions. And now the task is to involve them in financing th...

Germany is finalizing a €1.4B military aid package for Ukraine.

Germany is finalizing a €1.4B military aid package for Ukraine. Christiane Hoffmann, the deputy spokeswoman for the German government, stated: “Germany continues its broad support to Ukraine, in particular, it is implementing another €1.4B aid package.”...

German businesses contemplate their options as the suspension of military reservations threatens companies working in Ukraine.

German businesses contemplate their options as the suspension of military reservations threatens companies working in Ukraine. The suspension of the reservation of Ukrainian workers, despite the millions of dollars invested by German companies to support Ukraine’s economy during the war, threatens the business community...

Monday, October 28

Moscow still has dangerous combat forces that will enable it to engage in war, and oil revenue will be enough to finance aggression for several years.

Moscow still has dangerous combat forces that will enable it to engage in war, and oil revenue will be enough to finance aggression for several years. The commander of NATO forces in Europe, American General Christopher Cavoli, said that Russia has suffered significant losses in Ukraine but still has “dangerous fighting forces” that are ...

NATO offers two options for responding to North Korea sending soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine.

NATO offers two options for responding to North Korea sending soldiers to fight in the war against Ukraine. The NATO states’ potential responses are limited but may include at least two options. “It’s about strengthening support for Ukraine and building a partnership in the Indo-Pacific re...

Scholz rules out a country at war joining NATO and speaks of peace.

Scholz rules out a country at war joining NATO and speaks of peace. The German chancellor does not see a possibility for inviting Ukraine to NATO right now – in his opinion, a country in a state of war “unequivocally cannot become a member” of the Alliance...

How did Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure affect the IMF’s forecast for Ukraine’s economy?

How did Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure affect the IMF’s forecast for Ukraine’s economy? The IMF’s latest forecast for Ukraine’s economic growth in 2024-2025 was significantly lowered, primarily due to Russia’s destruction of the Ukrainian energy infrastructure and uncertainty...

October shelling of port infrastructure has caused tens of millions in damages, but Ukrine’s ports have still exceeded last year’s cargo transshipment figure by 29%.

October shelling of port infrastructure has caused tens of millions in damages, but Ukrine’s ports have still exceeded last year’s cargo transshipment figure by 29%. As a result of Russian shelling in October, Ukraine’s port infrastructure sustained $30-40M in damages, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotskyi said. As well, the agricultural sector&...

Rheinmetall gives updates on the construction of several arms factories in Ukraine.

Rheinmetall gives updates on the construction of several arms factories in Ukraine. The Rheinmetall defense concern’s first plant is already operating in Ukraine, and the second is close behind it. The company plans to build several more enterprises, Rheinmetall director Armin ...

Friday, October 25

Austin justifies the restrictions on long-range strikes using Western weapons and believes Ukraine can win even without them.

Austin justifies the restrictions on long-range strikes using Western weapons and believes Ukraine can win even without them. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defended the US’ restrictions placed on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles and insisted that the war-torn nation “absolutely” can defeat Rus...

Ukraine has exceeded its drone production plan and brought more than 900 new models of military equipment into service.

Ukraine has exceeded its drone production plan and brought more than 900 new models of military equipment into service. Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Gavryliuk said that Ukraine exceeded planned drone production, which former Minister of Industry Oleksandr Kamyshyn spoke about at the end of last year. Then, Kamyshyn ...

Thursday, October 24

North Korea goes to war: the Pentagon and NATO have confirmed the presence of North Koreans in Russia.

North Korea goes to war: the Pentagon and NATO have confirmed the presence of North Koreans in Russia. NATO has finally confirmed the presence of North Korean troops on Russian territory. “If they plan to participate in this war on behalf of Russia, this is a very serious problem, and it will aff...

The Victory Plan will be expanded: Internal steps will be presented to Ukrainians by the end of the year.

The Victory Plan will be expanded: Internal steps will be presented to Ukrainians by the end of the year. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is working on expanding the Victory Plan, the first part of which concerns the assistance of Western partners and on Ukraine joining NATO. The next part ...

Britain will provide another $155M to Ukraine’s naval coalition and has trained 200 Ukrainian pilots.

Britain will provide another $155M to Ukraine’s naval coalition and has trained 200 Ukrainian pilots. The UK plans to allocate another £120M ($155M) to support the Coalition of Naval Forces and Means for Ukraine. London is also looking for partners to co-finance the supply of “hundreds” mo...

The US doubts the prospects of success for the EU’s strategy of buying mainly European weapons.

The US doubts the prospects of success for the EU’s strategy of buying mainly European weapons. Washington is concerned about the EU’s weapons procurement plan, which prioritizes purchasing European weapons. The US believes that this is not the cheapest or fastest way to get weapons to Ukr...

Wednesday, October 23

NATO membership in exchange for having surrendered its nuclear weapons: Zelenskyy explains why Ukraine needs membership in the Alliance.

NATO membership in exchange for having surrendered its nuclear weapons: Zelenskyy explains why Ukraine needs membership in the Alliance. When Ukraine gave up all of its nuclear weapons in 1996, it received nothing in return except full-scale war. “That’s why we need NATO, because we don’t have weapons to stop Putin,&#...

South Korea will consider providing weapons to Ukraine if North Korea does not withdraw its troops from Russia.

South Korea will consider providing weapons to Ukraine if North Korea does not withdraw its troops from Russia. South Korea promised to take step-by-step measures against North Korea and Russia through deepening military cooperation and called on North Korea to immediately withdraw its forces from Russia. In th...

The renewal of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports has led to a 6% increase in wheat prices.

The renewal of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports has led to a 6% increase in wheat prices. Assistant UN Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council: “In recent weeks, we have witnessed renewed attacks by Russia on Ukrainian Black Sea ports.” H...

The Russian-Ukrainian war forces defense companies to actively invest in laser weapons to counter UAVs.

The Russian-Ukrainian war forces defense companies to actively invest in laser weapons to counter UAVs. Leading defense companies such as RTX in the US, MBDA in the EU, and QinetiQ in the UK have begun to invest heavily in developing low-cost, high-energy laser weapons to combat UAVs. During the war in ...

It will take decades to restore soil fertility and demine all lands after the end of the war.

It will take decades to restore soil fertility and demine all lands after the end of the war. Russia has caused ₴1.26T in damage to Ukraine’s ecosystems. Among them are losses to land resources amounting to ₴400B, of which more than ₴2B are the consequences of soil pollution. It will tak...

Ukraine loses a record number of citizen due to the Russian war.

Ukraine loses a record number of citizen due to the Russian war. Ukraine’s population has decreased by more than 10 million since the beginning of the full-scale war, said the head of the Eastern European branch of the UN Population Fund, Florence Bauer. She ...

Tuesday, October 22

The EU is waiting for the US presidential election and the end of Hungary’s presidency before discussing new Russian sanctions and reassessing Ukraine’s Victory Plan.

The EU is waiting for the US presidential election and the end of Hungary’s presidency before discussing new Russian sanctions and reassessing Ukraine’s Victory Plan. In January, EU countries plan to resume discussions about new restrictions designed to damage the Russian economy. That is when Hungary, Moscow’s closest ally in the EU, will complete its six-mo...

France urgently tries to convince its allies to invite Ukraine to NATO.

France urgently tries to convince its allies to invite Ukraine to NATO. According to Benjamin Haddad, the Minister Delegate for European Affairs of France, “The invitation is the first step, an important political signal we could give Ukraine right now. We are mobil...

Lithuania declares the West’s unprecedented war fatigue and offers to resume discussions about Western troops in Ukraine.

Lithuania declares the West’s unprecedented war fatigue and offers to resume discussions about Western troops in Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, said that in the West fatigue from the Russian war against Ukraine has reached unprecedented heights, and the “Victory Plan&...

Ukrainian intelligence confirms that about 11,000 North Korean troops will begin combat operations against Ukraine in November.

Ukrainian intelligence confirms that about 11,000 North Korean troops will begin combat operations against Ukraine in November. The head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that currently about 11,000 North Korean soldiers are training in the east of Russia to begin actively participating i...

Monday, October 21

To become a NATO member, Ukraine needs to carry out reforms; all Alliance members want Kyiv to win the war.

To become a NATO member, Ukraine needs to carry out reforms; all Alliance members want Kyiv to win the war. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that Ukraine must implement the necessary reforms and fulfill certain security conditions in order to obtain NATO membership. “So, the question is...

Biden and European leaders discuss aid to Ukraine: There is no consensus on long-range weapons, and NATO does not want to participate in the war.

Biden and European leaders discuss aid to Ukraine: There is no consensus on long-range weapons, and NATO does not want to participate in the war. On October 18, US President Joe Biden met with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin. The leaders promised to “contin...

New military aid packages to Ukraine: Allies transfer thousands of drones, tanks, and air defense systems.

New military aid packages to Ukraine: Allies transfer thousands of drones, tanks, and air defense systems. The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands reports that the country will purchase modern €42.6M worth of reconnaissance and surveillance UAVs from the DeltaQuad company and transfer them to Ukraine. A...

Orban does not support the Ukrainian Victory Plan, and Fico says it is contradictory.

Orban does not support the Ukrainian Victory Plan, and Fico says it is contradictory. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he does not support Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan because “it is not a victory plan for Hungary.” “We have not participated in w...

Investment in Ukrainian defense startups may reach $50M this year.

Investment in Ukrainian defense startups may reach $50M this year. According to a study by the KSE and Brave1, in 2023 Ukrainian defense startups attracted up to $5M in investment; in 2024 the amount may reach $50M. The average investment round size increased from $5...

Friday, October 18

The US has ruled out the possibility of a quick NATO invitation for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan requires.

The US has ruled out the possibility of a quick NATO invitation for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan requires. Washington maintains a firm position that Ukraine is heading “on an irreversible path” to membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, but the possibility of Ukraine’s quick invitation...

President Zelenskyy presented his Victory Plan during a meeting of the European Council on October 17.

President Zelenskyy presented his Victory Plan during a meeting of the European Council on October 17. He stressed the importance of European unity and pointed to the need for a second Peace Summit to end the war. According to him, European unity is a weapon that ensures security not only for Ukraine b...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his readiness to discuss with Russian dictator Putin ways to resolve the military conflict in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his readiness to discuss with Russian dictator Putin ways to resolve the military conflict in Ukraine. According to him, another peace conference is needed, similar to the Swiss summit, but with the Russian Federation’s participation. The chancellor stressed that the time has come when, in additi...

Ukraine has already cleared mines from 35,000 square kilometers of land; economic losses are estimated at $11.2B annually.

Ukraine has already cleared mines from 35,000 square kilometers of land; economic losses are estimated at $11.2B annually. Currently, 174,000 square kilometers of land in Ukraine have been mined. Since 2022, thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, sappers have surveyed and returned 35,000 square kilometer...

Thursday, October 17

Significant deepening of relations and a new level of desperation: North Korean military involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine.

Significant deepening of relations and a new level of desperation: North Korean military involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine. If the information about the participation of North Korean military personnel on Russia’s behalf in the war against Ukraine is confirmed, it would indicate a significant deepening of relations b...

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament.

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament. The Victory Plan consists of five points and three secret annexes that have been provided to Ukraine’s partners. The five points are: The first point is geopolitical, and presupposes UkraineR...

Wednesday, October 16

NATO will review key priorities for its assistance to Ukraine.

NATO will review key priorities for its assistance to Ukraine. Patrick Turner, NATO’s senior representative in Ukraine, said that despite the indefinite postponement of Ramstein meeting, the heads of the Alliance’s defense ministries will meet this we...

A lack of raw materials and long production cycles prevent the West from adapting projectile production to Ukraine’s needs.

A lack of raw materials and long production cycles prevent the West from adapting projectile production to Ukraine’s needs. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has caused a noticeable increase in projectile production in Western countries, but due to a lack of raw materials and long production cycles, it still does n...

Europe is not interested in returning Ukrainian refugees to their homeland.

Europe is not interested in returning Ukrainian refugees to their homeland. Emigration from Ukraine will continue. According to immigration specialist Andriy Haidutskyi, this is influenced by such factors as: High difference in wages. Salaries in Poland are 300% higher, in Br...

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