War

Wednesday, May 14

The EU plans to utilize a portion of the €800B designated for its rearmament to acquire weapons for Ukraine.

The EU plans to utilize a portion of the €800B designated for its rearmament to acquire weapons for Ukraine. European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius indicated that part of funds designated for the ReArm Europe initiative will be allocated to providing military assistance to Ukraine. The ReArm Euro...

Tuesday, May 13

Zelenskyy will go to Turkey for talks with Putin in person on May 15.

Zelenskyy will go to Turkey for talks with Putin in person on May 15. President Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin in Turkey. He anticipates a ceasefire from Russia and will personally wait for Putin in Istanbul on May 15. According...

The EU’s top diplomat and Western analysts believe Putin is “playing games” regarding the peace talks.

The EU’s top diplomat and Western analysts believe Putin is “playing games” regarding the peace talks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas accused Russia of “playing games” related to peace negotiations and called for increased pressure on Moscow, which attacked Ukraine again on the night o...

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector,

The European Commission has finalized its initial contracts for investments in Ukraine’s defense sector, with the EU allocating €900M for weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine sourced from profits generated by frozen Russian assets. Deputy Secretary General of the EU Foreign Affairs Service Charles Fri...

The EU and Ukraine have established a new working group to enhance defense cooperation.

The EU and Ukraine have established a new working group to enhance defense cooperation. Deputy Secretary-General of the EU External Action Service Charles Fries stated that this initiative aims to develop practical solutions for defense-industrial collaboration. He emphasized that the EU...

Monday, May 12

Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk arrived in Kyiv on May 10; together with Trump, they have called for Russia to agree to a complete ceasefire.

Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk arrived in Kyiv on May 10; together with Trump, they have called for Russia to agree to a complete ceasefire. On Saturday May 10, in preparation for a meeting of the coalition of the willing, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and German C...

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised to continue military support for Ukraine,

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised to continue military support for Ukraine, coordinating Germany’s efforts with European partners and the US. “We are doing this in order to put an end to this war,” he said, adding that discussions on specific arms supplies w...

Western partners consider a new system of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Western partners consider a new system of security guarantees for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron outlined two main methods for deterring Russia following the commencement of a ceasefire in Ukraine. The first echelon of defense will be the Ukrainian military itself...

The US, Europe, and Ukraine have developed a list of 22 conditions for ending the war to submit to Putin.

The US, Europe, and Ukraine have developed a list of 22 conditions for ending the war to submit to Putin. The document includes a 30-day ceasefire and takes into account the Kremlin’s demand that the US bar Ukraine’s accession to NATO. The proposals are to be submitted to Putin by the US Presi...

Russia has agreed to direct talks in Istanbul to end the war but has conditions.

Russia has agreed to direct talks in Istanbul to end the war but has conditions. On May 11, Vladimir Putin proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. According to him, the talks should take place without preconditions and will be aimed at “achiev...

The European Union allocates €1.9B for Ukrainian military support.

The European Union allocates €1.9B for Ukrainian military support. During their visit to Lviv, top European diplomats promised to provide Ukraine with additional military support totaling nearly €1.9B, with €1B being allocated to purchase weapons directly from Ukrain...

Friday, May 9

Russia declared a three-day “truce” but has continued to attack Ukraine.

Russia declared a three-day “truce” but has continued to attack Ukraine. At midnight on May 8, Russia announced the start of a three-day truce with Ukraine, lasting from May 8 to midnight on May 11, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. Howeve...

Defense experts outline possible conditions for the export of Ukrainian defense industry products.

Defense experts outline possible conditions for the export of Ukrainian defense industry products. Ihor Fomenko, the General Director of the Defense Division of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine, stated that several options for exporting Ukrainian defense products are currently being considere...

Thursday, May 8

Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes against each other ahead of the anniversary of victory day in World War II.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes against each other ahead of the anniversary of victory day in World War II. On May 7, Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones targeting Kyiv and other regional centers overnight, President Zelenskyy said on Wednesday. As a result of the attack, two people were ...

Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war.

Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war. The US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone under joint Ukrainian-Russian control. He believes that a ceasefire “in ...

Wednesday, May 7

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region. The new military operation commenced in the village of Tyotkino, located on the border with the Sumy region. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed a successful strike on a Russian UAV command post in the ...

Tuesday, May 6

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace.

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace. EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius stated that the US and the EU currently allocate about €40B annually for military assistance to Ukraine. He believes these funds could be used mo...

Monday, May 5

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length.

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length. President Zelenskyy described the initiative proposed by the Russian president for a three-day truce from May 7 to 9 as a theatrical performance intended to suggest that Russia is emerging from isolat...

Capturing all of Ukraine will take Russia 230 years and cost over 100 million lives.

Capturing all of Ukraine will take Russia 230 years and cost over 100 million lives. According to analysts, at the offensive’s current pace and rate of military losses, Russia will need around 230 years to gain control of the still unoccupied Ukrainian territories – nearly 490,0...

Friday, May 2

Ukraine, the US, and the EU have agreed on 22 steps needed to achieve peace.

Ukraine, the US, and the EU have agreed on 22 steps needed to achieve peace. Over the next 100 days, the US will work to bridge the gap between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. During negotiations in London, delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe agreed on a list of 2...

The US has approved the first arms export permit to Ukraine since Trump’s inauguration.

The US has approved the first arms export permit to Ukraine since Trump’s inauguration. For the first time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the US presidential administration has authorized arms exports to Ukraine valued at $50M or more, which includes the supply of defens...

Thursday, May 1

The US’ talks with Putin have reached a dead end, but Trump remains optimistic about Putin’s desire to end the war.

The US’ talks with Putin have reached a dead end, but Trump remains optimistic about Putin’s desire to end the war. Officials from the Trump administration, who have met with Russian diplomats at least six times over the past two months, have returned from the negotiations without an outcome, which is beginning to ...

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure.

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure. Russian President Putin continues to insist that four Ukrainian regions be recognized as part of the Russian Federation in exchange for an end to hostilities. In particular, Putin is asserting claims ...

Wednesday, April 30

The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage.

The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a 30-day ceasefire is “impossible without resolving all the nuances”. The Kremlin also mentioned that they had not received Ukraine...

Latvia transfers 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, and Poland has spent $86M on the purchase of Starlink terminals.

Latvia transfers 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, and Poland has spent $86M on the purchase of Starlink terminals. Latvia has sent another 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine; in total, two Latvian companies will deliver 12,000 drones in the first half of the year. The drones are being provided as part of the drone coa...

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are more than tripling the number of its remotely operated troops.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are more than tripling the number of its remotely operated troops. Anticipating further issues with US military assistance, the Ukrainian Army is significantly expanding their unmanned systems and drone usage to compensate for the lack of heavier weaponry. Announced ...

Tuesday, April 29

The EU and Ukraine are exploring ways to secure reparations from Russia.

The EU and Ukraine are exploring ways to secure reparations from Russia. Rebuilding Ukraine after the Russian-instigated war will be costly, with current estimates around £400B. As part of a peace deal advocated by US President Donald Trump, £225B ($300B) of Russian state ...

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want?

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want? According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, among the Russian demands are: Ukraine must not join NATO, remaining neutral and non-aligned. International recognition of the “Russian affil...

Ukraine has several principled objections within the peace plan’s framework, but Trump believes that Zelenskyy is ready to cede Crimea for the sake of peace.

Ukraine has several principled objections within the peace plan’s framework, but Trump believes that Zelenskyy is ready to cede Crimea for the sake of peace. Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tykhyy stated that Ukraine will not recognize Crimea or any other part of its territory as Russian, will not agree to restrictions on its military or defense industry...

Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks.

Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has announced a new “truce” in the war with Ukraine, set to last for three days – from 00:00 on May 8 to 00:00 on May 11. The truce was proclaimed in connec...

Monday, April 28

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war.

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war. According to President Zelenskyy, it was a “symbolic meeting” that could become historic if it results in joint efforts that lead to peace. Afterward, the US president stated that Vladimir...

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement.

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressed his willingness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions. Russian Foreign...

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose?

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose? The US will insist that Russia acknowledge Ukraine’s right to develop maintain an adequately equipped military and defense industry as part of any peace agreement, rejecting Russia’s insistence on a s...

The US and Ukraine have outlined their respective proposals and conditions to end the war.

The US and Ukraine have outlined their respective proposals and conditions to end the war. The US and Ukraine, along with their European allies, are suggesting a complete ceasefire, and Kyiv insists on the release of all prisoners. The US draft contains vague language stating that Ukraine w...

Britain may abandon its plans to send troops to Ukraine, while the US is ready to support a coalition of the willing.

Britain may abandon its plans to send troops to Ukraine, while the US is ready to support a coalition of the willing. Britain might change its previously discussed plans to deploy thousands of troops to Ukraine, as such an action is regarded as too risky if a potential peace agreement with Russia were to be disrupted...

Friday, April 25

Russia has conducted its fourth major attack on Ukraine this year, using 215 missiles and drones.

Russia has conducted its fourth major attack on Ukraine this year, using 215 missiles and drones. On the night of April 24, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian cities with 70 missiles and 145 UAVs. Powerful explosions echoed through Kyiv and Kharkiv. At least 12 people were killed in the capital, wi...

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war.

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war. The US aims to finalize a peace agreement within the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. US President Donald Trump stated that he does not regard the specifics of the upcoming peace agreement ...

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands.

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands. US President Donald Trump remarked: “I believe we have an agreement with Russia. We should finalize an agreement with Zelenskyy. I thought he would be easier to negotiate with.” Dmitry Pes...

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US.

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US. European officials worry that disagreements with the US over the Russia-Ukraine war could test bilateral relations, weaken transatlantic security, and potentially disrupt a NATO summit in June. The Tr...

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology.

Brave1 demonstrates the state’s support for defense technology. Over the past two years of the Brave1 technology cluster’s operation, more than 1,500 developers have joined, and have registered over 3,500 technological solutions according to Brave1 COO, Nata...

Thursday, April 24

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine.

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine. The FT reported that Putin put forward to US President Donald Trump that Russia would cease hostilities in Ukraine, freezing the conflict at the current front line. The Russian leader reportedly told ...

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level.

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to travel to Britain after Ukraine declined to relinquish its territories to Russia. The foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed t...

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin.

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin. During a delegation meeting in London on April 23, Ukraine reaffirmed its principled stance that it is willing to negotiate. However, as Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko stated: “There will ...

Trump’s latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation.

Trump’s latest offer to Ukraine would require Kyiv to agree to Russian occupation. US President Donald Trump is preparing a “final offer” for Ukraine to end the war, which would require Kyiv to give up the territories that are currently occupied by Russia. Ukraine consid...

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful...

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London.

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London. This meeting was announced by President Zelenskyy on April 21, following a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Ke...

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies.

Europe will boost its investment in the Ukrainian defense industry rather than provide direct arms supplies. The European military assistance program for Ukraine aims to increase investment in Ukraine’s domestic weapons production. Currently, more countries are exploring the option of investing in the ...

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP.

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP. To achieve this would only require EU countries to increase their contributions by 0.21% of their combined annual GDP – from €44B to €82B, said Christoph Trebesch, an expert at the Kiel Institute for ...

Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine.

Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN calls on Merz to transfer 150 Taurus missiles and 30% of German aviation to Ukraine. Former Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany and now Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Andriy Melnyk has urged future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to enhance his country’s assistance ...

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia. According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russi...

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