War

Tuesday, October 15

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons.

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons. The EU’s recent decision to allocate $440M to Ukraine to support its defense industry indicates a sharp turnaround in the bloc’s approach to Russia’s war. One of the EU diplomats not...

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies.

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies. EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted that Russia’s aggressive war is seen as an existential threat to the EU. Therefore, the determination of joint borrowing to finance Ukrainian military ...

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030.

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030. The Leader of the Opposition and a candidate for Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, expressed his readiness to support the provision of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. “If the ...

Monday, October 14

Zelenskyy visited Germany, Italy, France, and Britain to present his Victory Plan.

Zelenskyy visited Germany, Italy, France, and Britain to present his Victory Plan. At the end of last week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The president presented Ukraine’s Victory Plan to Scholz and discussed its key aspects. “Th...

The ISW highlighted the potential consequences of Ukraine’s strikes on ammunition depots in Russia.

The ISW highlighted the potential consequences of Ukraine’s strikes on ammunition depots in Russia. Strikes by Ukrainian forces against targets on Russian territory may affect Russia’s entire offensive operations in Ukraine, the ISW noted, after recent strikes on a warehouse containing Shahed ...

Denmark’s investment fund will develop the Ukrainian defense industry: What other defensive assistance are Ukraine’s partners offering?

Denmark’s investment fund will develop the Ukrainian defense industry: What other defensive assistance are Ukraine’s partners offering? Denmark plans to create an investment fund to develop the Ukrainian defense industry and accelerate weapons production. Investors will receive an ownership share, access to information, and the opport...

Increased Russian attacks on Ukraine’s seaports spur rising costs for ship insurance.

Increased Russian attacks on Ukraine’s seaports spur rising costs for ship insurance. The cost of insurance for ships passing through the Ukrainian Black Sea export corridor has increased significantly during the last week due to increased Russian attacks. The insurance price exceeds 1...

Friday, October 11

Russia continues to bombard the Ukrainian sea corridor, and Ukraine continues to increase its grain exports.

Russia continues to bombard the Ukrainian sea corridor, and Ukraine continues to increase its grain exports. On October 9, Russia struck the port infrastructure in the Odesa region with ballistic missiles, damaging a civilian container ship, Shui Spirit, sailing under the Panamanian flag. This is the third f...

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine.

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine. US President Joe Biden said that Barack Obama is the one who should be held responsible for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine in 2014, the annexation of Crimea, and the war in ...

Thursday, October 10

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability.

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability. The Foundations of Peace document, which will contain detailed conditions for a just end to the war, will be ready by November, President Zelenskyy said at the Ukraine–South East Europe summit. Accord...

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war.

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war. The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden at the German Ramstein Air Base will not occur due to hurricanes in the US. At the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy was expected to demonstrate a chang...

Germany plans to provide another €400M in military support to Ukraine by the end of the year and delivered two IRIS-T missile systems.

Germany plans to provide another €400M in military support to Ukraine by the end of the year and delivered two IRIS-T missile systems. The German Parliament has allocated an additional €400M for military aid to Ukraine in 2024, which will allow the implementation of 50 projects totaling €1.4B this year. The German government announce...

Ukraine is getting closer to lifting the ban on arms exports to support the defense industry.

Ukraine is getting closer to lifting the ban on arms exports to support the defense industry. Ukraine’s military urgently needs more surveillance, strike, and combat drones, but due to limited government resources drone manufacturers are looking for opportunities to export their products abroa...

This year, the Russian Federation has attacked the Ukrainian energy system with more than 1,000 missiles and drones.

This year, the Russian Federation has attacked the Ukrainian energy system with more than 1,000 missiles and drones. As noted by the Ministry of Energy, the intensity of Russian shelling of Ukrainian energy facilities in 2024 will significantly exceed the number of attacks on energy infrastructure in the previous ye...

Wednesday, October 9

Analysts observe record losses for the Russian Federation in terms of manpower and equipment in Ukraine.

Analysts observe record losses for the Russian Federation in terms of manpower and equipment in Ukraine. As noted by the ISW, Russian forces have lost at least five armored divisions since the start of the offensive operation to capture Avdiivka in October 2023, as well as during intensified offensive op...

Tuesday, October 8

The Netherlands has sent its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and allocated €400M for drone development.

The Netherlands has sent its first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and allocated €400M for drone development. The Netherlands will allocate €400M to develop drones for Ukraine, and if the program is successful, they are ready to increase funding, the country’s Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said. The...

The UK allocates $4.5B for the purchase of British weapons for Ukraine.

The UK allocates $4.5B for the purchase of British weapons for Ukraine. Britain has already provided Ukraine with £3.5B ($4.5B) to purchase modern military equipment from British manufacturers. A British trade mission visited Ukraine to discuss further cooperation with th...

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security.

The US increases its share of European defense startup venture capital by 200%, but Poland takes the lead in European security. Against the backdrop of surging global conflict, US investors provided more than 65% of venture capital investment in European defense technology in 2024, compared to 18% last year. According to Dealr...

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles.

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles. On the morning of October 7, Russian forces launched three X-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missiles toward the city of Starokostyantyniv, Khmelnytskyi region, and Kyiv. Two missiles were shot down by Ukraini...

Monday, October 7

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months.

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months. This model represents, in the Western community’s opinion, what may become the most likely scenario for the end of the hot phase of the war in Ukraine and prevent a new one, writes the FT. In th...

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership.

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership. “We will present the Victory Plan – clear, concrete steps to a fair end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine is what can stop Russian aggression,”...

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024.

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024. Bratislava is actively selling weapons to Ukraine even though current Prime Minister Robert Fico came to power criticizing his political opponents for helping Ukraine. He called his political rivals t...

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region but lacks the forces to continue intense fighting.

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region but lacks the forces to continue intense fighting. Ukraine’s military predicts an intensification of assault actions by Russian troops in the Orikhov and Mala Tokmachka settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region soon, said a representative of the ...

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends.

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends. As reported by DW, Friedrich Merz, the candidate for German chancellor from the opposition bloc, suggested that Germany, Poland, France, and the UK form a contact group to establish Europe’s pos...

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year.

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year. The European Court of Auditors claims that the €1.5B budget planned by the EU for the development of the defense industry, as well as two years of other spending, is insufficient in the face of the ch...

Friday, October 4

Scholz assured Ukraine of further support and promised it would receive a loan of $50B. Can the funds go to the military?

Scholz assured Ukraine of further support and promised it would receive a loan of $50B. Can the funds go to the military? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has assured Ukraine that it will receive a $50B loan secured by frozen Russian assets, and Kyiv’s support from its allies will not weaken. Scholz describes the loan...

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan.

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan. The US hopes for a quick start to a diplomatic settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine, said US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. He noted that awareness that some issues will have to ...

Russia has regained only 20% of its territory in the Ukrainian-occupied Kursk region. Vugledar’s capture will have a limited impact on Russian operations in the Donbas.

Russia has regained only 20% of its territory in the Ukrainian-occupied Kursk region. Vugledar’s capture will have a limited impact on Russian operations in the Donbas. On October 6, it will be two months since the beginning of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region. According to various estimates, Russia has reclaimed between 8% and...

Thursday, October 3

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN.

Piraeus Bank joins leaders from the business community to discuss strategic planning at the War & Business event hosted by UBN. Piraeus Bank in Ukraine has reinforced its commitment to supporting business resilience and economic planning through its role as the general sponsor of the recent War & Business: Planning for an ...

DFNC2: The Ukrainian Military Industry is increasing cooperation with Western companies.

DFNC2: The Ukrainian Military Industry is increasing cooperation with Western companies. During the second international Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2), members of the “Ukrainian defense industry” signed cooperation agreements with four companies from the US, France, and Pol...

Ukraine is counting on 500% growth in the domestic defense industrial complex by the end of the year.

Ukraine is counting on 500% growth in the domestic defense industrial complex by the end of the year. During the first eight months of the year, weapons production in Ukraine increased by 100% compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at DFNC2. According to him, weapons ...

Ukraine’s indirect economic losses from the war exceed $1.1T.

Ukraine’s indirect economic losses from the war exceed $1.1T. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion through July 2024, the total amount of Ukraine’s indirect losses, including current and projected losses of revenue and added value, is estimated a...

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member.

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, said that Ukraine will have NATO’s second strongest army on the European continent after joining th...

Wednesday, October 2

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory.

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said that the main topics in the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in New York were the support of Ukraine before the approach of winter and the avoidance of...

A manufacturer of Leopard tanks and Caesar howitzers will repair military equipment in Kyiv and plans to produce ammunition and spare parts with Ukraine.

A manufacturer of Leopard tanks and Caesar howitzers will repair military equipment in Kyiv and plans to produce ammunition and spare parts with Ukraine. One of the largest arms manufacturers in Europe, the French-German conglomerate KNDS, has opened a branch in Ukraine, as announced by the defense ministers of France and Germany in March. KNDS Ukraine...

Estonia seeks to adapt its military industry to Ukraine’s needs.

Estonia seeks to adapt its military industry to Ukraine’s needs. Estonia intends to restructure its military aid to Ukraine so that it is dominated by products from its domestic enterprises to provide support for the Estonian military industry, the country’s ...

Tuesday, October 1

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid.

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid. Military supplies for Ukraine for next year are in jeopardy due to some allies’ financial difficulties, and other countries are unwilling to increase their aid contributions. Ukraine is trying t...

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression.

Europe will increase its defense investment sharply in 2024 in response to Russian aggression. European venture capitalists plan to invest $1B in defense technology by the end of 2024, which is 400% more than in 2018, as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine. According to Dealroom, venture ...

Monday, September 30

Zelenskyy met Biden, Harris, and Trump and shared his Victory Plan with them.

Zelenskyy met Biden, Harris, and Trump and shared his Victory Plan with them. During the meeting with the head of the White House, Joe Biden, President Zelenskyy presented his plan for victory over Russia, discussed its diplomatic, economic, and military aspects, and the two le...

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year.

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year. The White House announced a Ukrainian military aid package worth $7.9B, including additional Patriot batteries, air defense equipment, UAVs, long-range missiles, air-to-ground munitions, and money to ...

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry.

Denmark is investing over $628M in Ukraine’s defense industry. Denmark and Ukraine have agreed to terms on a DKK 4.2B ($628M) purchase from the Ukrainian defense industry, the Danish Ministry of Defense reported. Denmark will use income from frozen Russian asset...

Thursday, September 26

The war will not end through negotiation; Russia must be forced to peace by force – Zelenskyy at the UN.

The war will not end through negotiation; Russia must be forced to peace by force – Zelenskyy at the UN. President Zelenskyy stated at the UN Security Council that the war between Russia and Ukraine cannot be ended through negotiations alone, and Moscow must be forced to make peace. Zelenskyy called on W...

Borrell promises the EU’s support for Ukraine regardless of US policy.

Borrell promises the EU’s support for Ukraine regardless of US policy. The EU will continue to support Ukraine, which resists Russian aggression, and this position will not depend on what the new US administration will do, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in New...

The loss of Pokrovsk will lead to a 50% drop in Ukraine’s steel production.

The loss of Pokrovsk will lead to a 50% drop in Ukraine’s steel production. If Pokrovsk is lost, steel production in Ukraine may fall by more than 50% due to a shortage of coking coal, said the head of Association of Enterprises Ukrmetalurgprom, Oleksandr Kalenkov. He noted t...

Ukraine hopes for India’s help in reaching a peace agreement.

Ukraine hopes for India’s help in reaching a peace agreement. President Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23 in New York, and the leaders and their entourages discussed the path to a peace agreement. Politico writes that a high-...

The capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry are insufficient to combat Russia.

The capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry are insufficient to combat Russia. Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Gavrylyuk said that “We do not have enough developed capabilities in our defense-industrial complex to win this war with our weapons. For a long time, under corru...

Wednesday, September 25

Zelenskyy will demand guarantees of further American support from Biden in the event Trump is victorious.

Zelenskyy will demand guarantees of further American support from Biden in the event Trump is victorious. President Zelenskyy will press for security guarantees from the US, so that if Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Ukraine will not be forced into an unfavorable peace agreement that would in...

Moscow has turned the Kursk offensive to its advantage: Russian troops are slowly approaching Pokrovsk.

Moscow has turned the Kursk offensive to its advantage: Russian troops are slowly approaching Pokrovsk. According to the Ukrainian military, “Moscow managed to take advantage of Kyiv’s decision to redirect its troops to the Kursk region.” Kyiv’s plan with the Kursk offensive was ...

Zelenskyy says the war will end sooner than expected; Russia does not seek to negotiate and wants Ukraine to surrender.

Zelenskyy says the war will end sooner than expected; Russia does not seek to negotiate and wants Ukraine to surrender. President Zelenskyy said that Russia’s war against Ukraine may end sooner than many expect and emphasized the importance of strengthening the Ukrainian army. “The Victory Plan is to streng...

Tuesday, September 24

The US Congress nears an agreement on the remaining $5.8B set aside for Ukraine; the Pentagon promises to release the entire amount.

The US Congress nears an agreement on the remaining $5.8B set aside for Ukraine; the Pentagon promises to release the entire amount. Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress have almost agreed on a one-year extension of the deadline for the US administration to spend $5.8B that have been previously allocated for Ukrainian milit...

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