War

Friday, February 21

Trumps statements concerning Ukraine are not justified: How much money has the US actually spent on Ukraine during the three-year war?

Trumps statements concerning Ukraine are not justified: How much money has the US actually spent on Ukraine during the three-year war? Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US Congress has allocated around $183B to Ukraine, not $350B as President Donald Trump claims, according to data from t...

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war.

Where foreign capital will invest into Ukraine depends on the war. The President of the Kyiv School of Economics, Tymofiy Mylovanov, outlined three possible scenarios for the development of events on the front that will determine the dynamics of future foreign invest...

Thursday, February 20

What are the risks of Trump’s course to quickly end the Russian war against Ukraine?

What are the risks of Trump’s course to quickly end the Russian war against Ukraine? US President Donald Trump, trying to hasten the end of the war in Ukraine, is creating a dangerous split in international politics. This threatens not only the security of Ukraine, but also Europe. At...

Trump summarizes the outcome of negotiations with the Russians: Ukraine must hold elections to engage in talks.

Trump summarizes the outcome of negotiations with the Russians: Ukraine must hold elections to engage in talks. The US President described the meeting as “very good,” stating that his confidence in resolving the war in Ukraine has increased. Trump mentioned that he is not opposed to the deployment o...

Russia demands that NATO revoke its promise of Ukraine’s accession to end the war, while Zelenskyy rejects any ultimatums.

Russia demands that NATO revoke its promise of Ukraine’s accession to end the war, while Zelenskyy rejects any ultimatums. Russia insists that not only Ukraine be denied entry to NATO but also on rescinding the Bucharest Summit decision of 2008 regarding Ukraine’s future membership in the Alliance. “Otherwise,...

Trump stated that it’s unclear how Ukraine spent the $350B in aid it received from the US; Zelenskyy corrects his counterpart’s figure.

Trump stated that it’s unclear how Ukraine spent the $350B in aid it received from the US; Zelenskyy corrects his counterpart’s figure. US President Donald Trump remarked that Washington allocated $350B in assistance to Ukraine, but “nobody knows where this money went.” He added that Ukraine “will have to pay or deal...

The EU is committed to playing a central role in peace talks and is prepared to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.

The EU is committed to playing a central role in peace talks and is prepared to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola noted that the international community must act as a united front on the issue of Ukrainian security guarantees, and Europe bears a special responsibility...

Peacekeeping mission in Ukraine: what are the positions of Zelensky and the main allies?

Peacekeeping mission in Ukraine: what are the positions of Zelensky and the main allies? President Zelenskyy said that in lieu of Ukraine joining NATO, a strong military and the presence of EU and the US troops in Ukraine could be an acceptable security guarantee. What are Ukraine’s...

Wednesday, February 19

The meeting in Saudi Arabia was not a peace talk; Russia anticipates progress in discussions with the US within two to three months.

The meeting in Saudi Arabia was not a peace talk; Russia anticipates progress in discussions with the US within two to three months. US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized that the meeting between Russian and US representatives in Saudi Arabia should not be viewed as the start of negotiations to end Russia’s w...

EU leaders discuss the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine, and opinions are divided.

EU leaders discuss the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine, and opinions are divided. At the emergency Paris summit on February 17, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed deploying peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. However, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland opposed this idea. German C...

The US and Russia have developed a three-stage plan to end the war in Ukraine.

The US and Russia have developed a three-stage plan to end the war in Ukraine. According to Fox News, the plan involves a ceasefire, after which elections should be held in Ukraine, and only then will a peace agreement be signed. The US and Russia view conducting elections in Uk...

Tuesday, February 18

Trump wants to end the active phase of Russia’s war against Ukraine by Easter; Ukraine and Europe will be at the negotiating table.

Trump wants to end the active phase of Russia’s war against Ukraine by Easter; Ukraine and Europe will be at the negotiating table. The administration of US President Donald Trump has told its European partners that it wants to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine by April 20. This is causing concern among European leaders, who fear tha...

Trump will permit Europe to purchase American weapons for Ukraine and seeks to understand the role Europe can play in supporting Ukraine.

Trump will permit Europe to purchase American weapons for Ukraine and seeks to understand the role Europe can play in supporting Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has stated that he is prepared to allow European countries to acquire American weapons for transfer to Ukraine. This could enable Kyiv to continue utilizing American weapons,...

The EU is considering Ukraine’s automatic accession to NATO in the event that Russia violates a future ceasefire.

The EU is considering Ukraine’s automatic accession to NATO in the event that Russia violates a future ceasefire. This proposal is expected to receive support from several European leaders and American senators. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has already positively assessed this proposal. It should be noted th...

Britain and Sweden have announced their readiness to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Britain and Sweden have announced their readiness to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that his country is ready to send troops to Ukraine to ensure the implementation of a peace agreement, if necessary. Starmer emphasized that any participatio...

The President of Finland outlines three stages for achieving peace in Ukraine from a position of strength.

The President of Finland outlines three stages for achieving peace in Ukraine from a position of strength. Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized at the Munich Conference that Ukraine should negotiate with the Russian Federation exclusively from a position of strength and presented a plan to foster a...

Monday, February 17

President Zelenskyy issued a few strong statements while in Munich.

President Zelenskyy issued a few strong statements while in Munich. Zelenskyy spoke at the Munich Security Conference, and these are the main takeaways: On a peace agreement: For any peace agreement to end the war it must be supported by both Ukraine and the US. Europ...

Zelenskyy presents Ukraine’s alternatives to NATO membership.

Zelenskyy presents Ukraine’s alternatives to NATO membership. As NATO membership is not currently under consideration for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy asserts that the country should receive another reliable security guarantee – a military force of 1.5 million s...

Vance on sanctions and military actions: US vice president explains how to compel Russia to negotiate in good faith.

Vance on sanctions and military actions: US vice president explains how to compel Russia to negotiate in good faith. JD Vance told the WSJ that the US is prepared to impose new sanctions against Russia and does not rule out the possibility of deploying its military in Ukraine if the Kremlin fails to engage in negoti...

Ukraine is already working with the Trump team on a peace agreement draft, and the US-Russian talks are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine is already working with the Trump team on a peace agreement draft, and the US-Russian talks are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. President Zelenskyy announced the commencement of work with US President Donald Trump’s team and expressed optimism about achieving peace. The US is now viewed as a powerful force capable not on...

Kellogg suggests that a peace treaty will include “an agreement on the potential loss of territories.”

Kellogg suggests that a peace treaty will include “an agreement on the potential loss of territories.” US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg believes that Ukraine is unlikely to reclaim the internationally recognized borders established in 1991. “I think they will need some agreement on the potential lo...

Preparing for negotiations to end the war against Ukraine, Putin is gathering his heavyweights.

Preparing for negotiations to end the war against Ukraine, Putin is gathering his heavyweights. According to Bloomberg, the list of Russian negotiators already includes Yuri Ushakov, Russia’s chief foreign policy advisor, and Sergei Naryshkin, director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence S...

Europe will be able to provide up to 25,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine.

Europe will be able to provide up to 25,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine. According to the AP, a coalition of European countries is secretly developing a plan to deploy troops in Ukraine to ensure security guarantees following a peace agreement with Russia. The main contrib...

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities.

German gunsmiths and the Ukrainian defense industry: Multiple German companies are planning to increase their investment in Ukraine-based production capacities. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger gave his assurance that he will not abandon plans to invest in Ukraine, even if the war ends this year, and will build a total of three factories. The first Rheinmetall...

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners.

Ukraine received 1.6 million rounds of ammunition through the Czech initiative, and Ukroboronprom is broadening its list of European partners. The Czech Republic will continue its initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition, through which Kyiv has already received 1.6 million shells. This initiative is funded at least until April,...

Friday, February 14

“Putin won the war”: Analysts comment on Trump’s call to Putin.

“Putin won the war”: Analysts comment on Trump’s call to Putin. Professor of international politics Carlo Masala believes that the telephone conversation between the presidents of the US and Russia actually means Putin’s victory. “This is an apocalypti...

Three scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.

Three scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine. Bloomberg analysts have predicted three possible outcomes following the conclusion of the Russian-Ukrainian war: The basic and most likely scenario is that Ukraine’s occupied territories will re...

Strengthening EU security and supporting Ukraine without US assistance will require $3T.

Strengthening EU security and supporting Ukraine without US assistance will require $3T. According to Bloomberg, protecting Ukraine and expanding their own armed forces could cost Europe’s largest states an additional $3.1T over the next 10 years. Rebuilding the Ukrainian Armed Forces cou...

Weimar+: Europe is ready to increase support for Ukraine and demands participation in negotiations.

Weimar+: Europe is ready to increase support for Ukraine and demands participation in negotiations. The heads of diplomacy from France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU issued a joint statement: “We share the goal of continuing to support Ukraine until a just, comprehen...

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost.

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that during the most recent Ramstein meeting, the allies confirmed continued military assistance to Ukraine and new powerful weapons packages for the Ukra...

Thursday, February 13

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine.

Winning the Economic and Financial War in Ukraine. In advance of expected talks upon Trump’s presidency in early 2025, “land for peace” has become the catchphrase uttered by those who want a quick end to the war. Central among the innumerable c...

US Treasury Secretary arrives in Ukraine to negotiate a rare minerals deal.

US Treasury Secretary arrives in Ukraine to negotiate a rare minerals deal. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the minerals deal between Kyiv and Washington would provide Ukraine with a post-war “security shield,” and President Zelenskyy sa...

The US will urge the EU and NATO to play a more active role in supporting Ukraine.

The US will urge the EU and NATO to play a more active role in supporting Ukraine. On February 12, a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine Defense (Ramstein) took place under Britain’s chairmanship, and additional official meetings are currently ongoing, during which Pentago...

Ukraine returning to its 1991 borders and gaining NATO membership is “unrealistic.”

Ukraine returning to its 1991 borders and gaining NATO membership is “unrealistic.” US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, before a meeting of the Contact Group in the Ramstein format, stated that Ukraine reclaiming its internationally recognized borders established in 1991 is an R...

Denmark has analyzed the Russian Federation’s ability to launch a regional war against Europe.

Denmark has analyzed the Russian Federation’s ability to launch a regional war against Europe. Danish military intelligence claims that if the war in Ukraine is stopped or frozen, and if NATO is unable to rearm, Russia will be prepared for a large-scale war in Europe within five years. The repo...

Britain will spend £4.5B on military aid to Ukraine this year, while Ukraine’s allies exceed their €40B pledge.

Britain will spend £4.5B on military aid to Ukraine this year, while Ukraine’s allies exceed their €40B pledge. UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced £4.5B ($5.6B) in military support for Ukraine, which includes the delivery of more than 10,000 drones by the end of March, with many already delivered over t...

Wednesday, February 12

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy.

The US has paused the development of its “peace plan” for Ukraine, aiming to involve the EU and discuss details with Zelenskyy. Donald Trump’s administration seeks to ensure Europe has a seat at the negotiating table. Trump’s specialenvoy, Keith Kellogg, explicitly stated that before finalizing the “peace pla...

To worsen the situation with energy supplies, Russia is striking Ukraine’s gas infrastructure.

To worsen the situation with energy supplies, Russia is striking Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Amid reports that Ukraine faces a tense situation regarding its gas reserves and its aspirations to become an EU gas hub, Russia has launched another attack on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. In t...

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease.

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease. The Trump administration will encourage its European allies to buy more US-made weapons for Ukraine ahead of possible peace talks with Russia to improve Kyiv’s negotiating position. US officials...

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place.

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place. As former US Deputy Secretary of State James Glassman noted, the US and the EU “did not pressure” Russia on the issue of sanctions because they overlooked the fact that Ukraine can replace...

Tuesday, February 11

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.

Zelenskyy will consider negotiations with Putin to end the war in 2025 if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. President Zelenskyy stated that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are feasible if Kyiv receives security assurances from its Western partners. He stated that he would be open to any negotiation f...

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine.

Trump announces progress in efforts to end the Russian war; Germany reaffirms its support for Ukraine. According to President Donald Trump, the US is making strides in negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump mentioned that he had communicated with Putin and that d...

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts.

Ukraine plans to allocate ₴739B for weapons procurement in 2025, focusing on a transition to long-term contracts. This year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced a historic budget of at least ₴739B ($17.5B) for Ukraine’s weapons production and procurement program. He highlighted that the emphasis will be ...

Using drones helps Ukraine to restrain the Russian offensive despite its shortage of military personnel.

Using drones helps Ukraine to restrain the Russian offensive despite its shortage of military personnel. In some areas along the front, the number of Russian troops exceeds those of the Ukrainian military tenfold, but the Russians cannot advance quickly because the Ukrainian defenders in these regions co...

Monday, February 10

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war.

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war. US President Donald Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to end its war against Ukraine, said Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg. He rated Russia’s pain resulting from curre...

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war.

Can Ukraine use the Kursk region to bargain for its occupied territory? Zelenskyy says Trump has no plan to end the war. The Telegraph believes that US President Donald Trump’s statements concerning his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip may indicate that to end the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin will hav...

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin.

Ukraine is trying to gain a strong negotiating position before talks begin. Six months after the Kursk operation was launched on February 6, Ukrainian soldiers began new assaults in the Kursk region, advancing around five kilometers from the city of Sudzha in a day and taking...

Ukraine is preparing to deploy laser weapons against Russian UAVs and has significantly reduced Ukraine’s artillery disadvantage.

Ukraine is preparing to deploy laser weapons against Russian UAVs and has significantly reduced Ukraine’s artillery disadvantage. Ukrainian mobile fire groups will soon be equipped with laser weapons to counter Russian Shahed UAVs, said Vadym Sukharevsky, Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces. Ac...

Friday, February 7

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Trump administration has changed its approach on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The new Trump administration has realized the complexity of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and that it will take longer to resolve than they initially thought, according to sources in the US and Ukrai...

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status.

Between minimal and zero: Kellogg evaluates Ukraine’s chances of regaining its nuclear status. US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Ukraine’s likelihood of reclaiming its nuclear weapons is “slim and none.” “Let’s be honest, we know that’s not going to ...

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