War

Friday, February 7

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine.

Ukraine’s defense capabilities are limited and require US assistance; the Kremlin is preparing to negotiate with the US regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy doubts that Ukraine can maintain its position on the front lines without US support. He noted that Ukraine lacked such support at the beginning of the war, “and the situation...

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it?

Russia has sacrificed hundreds of thousands of people to seize 20% of Ukraine. Was it worth it? Foreign affairs analysts note that Russia currently controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, a significant portion of which is in complete ruin. Too few people are left in the occupied terri...

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived.

The first French Mirage 2000 fighters and additional F-16s from the Netherlands have arrived. On February 6, Ukraine received its first Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, a transfer announced by Emmanuel Macron last summer. The initial batch was expected to include three aircraft. France also...

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends.

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends. US President Donald Trump has said that he will offer Ukraine military assistance in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals and other minerals. However, the problem is that most of t...

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly.

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly. Last year, private arms manufacturers could have produced another 1.7 million drones and electronic warfare systems but lacked government contracts. These enterprises possess the ability to produce 4,...

Thursday, February 6

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine.

Zelenskyy is open to talks with Putin; Trump has had “very constructive talks” regarding Ukraine. President Zelenskyy stated he is prepared to sit down at the negotiating table with President Vladimir Putin if it is the only path to peace. “We will definitely pursue this option to meet with ...

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich.

The Trump administration will present its plan to end the war in Munich. US allies expect the Trump administration to unveil a long-awaited strategy to conclude Russia’s war on Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, reported Bloomberg. The proposal...

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense.

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense. The Ukrainian-American defense accelerator MITS has calculated that $10B invested in the Ukrainian defense industry can significantly change the situation on the battlefield, create a strategic bridge...

Wednesday, February 5

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause.

The US has resumed arms supplies to Ukraine after a brief pause. US arms supplies to Ukraine were temporarily suspended for the past few days but resumed over the weekend as President Trump’s administration debated its policy toward Kyiv. Two people familiar ...

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine.

Starmer pledges unprecedented military aid for Ukraine this year and states that Britain will play a “full role” in the peace process in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than in the three previous years. The UK had previously announced plans to deliver u...

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war.

Trump officially appoints his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia and confirms “significant progress” regarding the war. On February 3, US President Donald Trump signed an official decree appointing Keith Kellogg as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Following the official appointment, Trump announced the achieve...

The Russian military’s push into Ukraine slows by almost half, as it continues to suffer heavy losses.

The Russian military’s push into Ukraine slows by almost half, as it continues to suffer heavy losses. In January 2025, the Russian military occupied 430 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, according to ISW. In November last year, Russian troops captured 725 square kilometers of Ukrainian land, b...

Tuesday, February 4

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons.

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons. President Donald Trump said his administration wants an agreement with Ukraine in which the war-torn country will provide access to its rare earth resources in return for the US’ assistance in i...

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end.

Trump is preparing “meetings and talks” with Russia, Ukraine, and its allies to bring about the war’s end. President Zelenskyy confirmed that Donald Trump and his administration have already scheduled meetings and negotiations with Ukraine, Russia, and other parties concerning the conflict. “We are p...

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received only 43% of the military aid that the US has approved.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received only 43% of the military aid that the US has approved. Ukraine has received only $76B out of almost $177B in approved US military assistance. “We received it not in money, but in weapons – we received weapons worth more than $70B. This is a signific...

Greece calls on the EU to establish a €100B fund for its defense.

Greece calls on the EU to establish a €100B fund for its defense. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while preparing for a new EU defense strategy, has proposed creating a fund of at least €100B for the EU’s overall defense budget. Mitsotakis’ pro...

Monday, February 3

The Trump team has held “serious discussions” with Russia on ending war in Ukraine; Kellogg expects peace within months.

The Trump team has held “serious discussions” with Russia on ending war in Ukraine; Kellogg expects peace within months. US President Donald Trump said his administration has already held “very serious” talks with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine and that he and Russian dictator Putin could soon take R...

Marco Rubio: The war has reached a stalemate, and neither side will accomplish its ultimate goal, but the US will continue to support Ukraine.

Marco Rubio: The war has reached a stalemate, and neither side will accomplish its ultimate goal, but the US will continue to support Ukraine. Neither Ukraine nor Russia will achieve their best-case scenario in ending their conflict; both sides will need to make concessions, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He added that both parties ...

Zelenskyy: NATO membership remains Ukraine’s primary objective, and its military could provide value for the Alliance.

Zelenskyy: NATO membership remains Ukraine’s primary objective, and its military could provide value for the Alliance. President Zelenskyy noted that without security guarantees from allies, any agreement concluded with Russia will only delay the country’s future aggression. NATO membership remains Ukraine’...

Ukraine is seeking Trump’s support for using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons.

Ukraine is seeking Trump’s support for using frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons. According to the WP, Since Donald Trump took office as US president, Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to access the Russian Central Bank’s frozen assets to finance weapon supplies. Kyiv hopes ...

Ukraine and Russia have each intensified their air attacks: Russian energy facilities are under constant fire, and Ukrainian civilians are taking cover.

Ukraine and Russia have each intensified their air attacks: Russian energy facilities are under constant fire, and Ukrainian civilians are taking cover. On January 31, the Ukrainian military targeted the Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka facility in the Volgograd region. With a design capacity of 14.8 million tons, this refinery is one of the ten large...

Friday, January 31

Sweden will provide a large aid package to the Ukrainian defense forces; Lithuania mulls allowing troops to be deployed to Ukraine.

Sweden will provide a large aid package to the Ukrainian defense forces; Lithuania mulls allowing troops to be deployed to Ukraine. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that the country has agreed to deliver its largest aid package to Ukraine to date, valued at SEK 13.5B ($1.23B). This marks Sweden’s 18th military p...

Europe is ready to increase defense spending.

Europe is ready to increase defense spending. Most EU countries that are also NATO members are likely to agree to increase the defense spending target at the Alliance’s June summit, European Council President Antonio Costa said. An informal...

Ukraine’s demolition waste recycling industry is growing: Where are new facilities being launched?

Ukraine’s demolition waste recycling industry is growing: Where are new facilities being launched? A construction waste recycling plant has been put into operation in Chernihiv. The UNDP in Ukraine provided the latest equipment in cooperation with international donors, thus supporting the cities mo...

Thursday, January 30

Ukraine successfully conducted another drone strike on Russia’s oil infrastructure.

Ukraine successfully conducted another drone strike on Russia’s oil infrastructure. On January 29, the Ukrainian military reported that it had successfully hit a Russian oil refinery and a pumping station on a crucial crude pipeline as Kyiv intensifies its assaults on the aggressor&#...

Zelenskyy: Putin fears negotiations and wants the war to drag out.

Zelenskyy: Putin fears negotiations and wants the war to drag out. On January 28, Putin issued a new statement regarding negotiations with Ukraine. The Russian dictator said that he was not ready to sign a peace treaty with the Ukrainian President because he is ̶...

Negotiations with Russia are only possible through force; Ukraine seeks more than just an agreement.

Negotiations with Russia are only possible through force; Ukraine seeks more than just an agreement. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, stated that Russia can only be compelled to engage in fair negotiations through force, as the current leadership exists solely in ...

The US will send missiles for the Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine, and the Ministry of Defense has begun production of licensed FPV drones.

The US will send missiles for the Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine, and the Ministry of Defense has begun production of licensed FPV drones. The US plans to transfer dozens of missiles for the Patriot air defense systems from Israel to Ukraine. This week, US aircraft transported about 90 interceptor missiles from Israel to Poland, from whi...

Wednesday, January 29

Scholz and Rutte advise NATO and the EU to arm themselves.

Scholz and Rutte advise NATO and the EU to arm themselves. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, commenting on a new underwater cable damage incident in the Baltic Sea, remarked on the danger posed by the Russian shadow fleet and stressed the need to increase defens...

Zelenskyy expresses support for Trump’s strategies to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy expresses support for Trump’s strategies to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In an interview with Il Foglio, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked that American leader Donald Trump sends a “signal of a strong man” when he openly discusses his desire to end the war...

Analysts have identified the advantages Ukraine would gain from receiving frozen Russian assets in their entirety.

Analysts have identified the advantages Ukraine would gain from receiving frozen Russian assets in their entirety. Confiscating $300B in frozen Russian assets would provide Ukraine with a better opportunity to win the war, the most critical issue for the country today, according to Bill Browder, head of the Britis...

Tuesday, January 28

Can a decline in oil prices end the Russian war against Ukraine?

Can a decline in oil prices end the Russian war against Ukraine? US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg believes that stopping Russian aggression against Ukraine will require a reduction in the price of oil to $45 per barrel. The President of the Str...

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model.

The Ukrainian defense industry attracted $1.5B in 2024, 33% of which was provided through the Danish model. The ZBROYARI Manufacturing Freedom initiative attracted more than $1.5B to the Ukrainian defense industry in 2024. Most of these funds fell in the last quarter of the year, the Ministry of Strategic I...

Monday, January 27

Trump might guarantee Ukraine’s security through US peacekeepers under certain conditions.

Trump might guarantee Ukraine’s security through US peacekeepers under certain conditions. According to Bloomberg, the Trump administration is ready to deploy US troops in Ukraine as part of a post-ceasefire peacekeeping mission, but only under certain conditions. In exchange for the deploy...

What leverage will enable Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine?

What leverage will enable Trump to achieve peace in Ukraine? To force the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to the table and begin serious peace talks, US President Donald Trump needs leverage. Steven Pifer, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, believes that this sho...

The US wants to provide Ukraine with weapons using frozen Russian assets, and Europe will pay for it.

The US wants to provide Ukraine with weapons using frozen Russian assets, and Europe will pay for it. The US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said that the US is mulling the possibility of purchasing American weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. “...

The US has suspended foreign aid programs, except for military assistance to Ukraine.

The US has suspended foreign aid programs, except for military assistance to Ukraine. On January 24, the US State Department paused most foreign aid programs for 90 days. USAID representatives were ordered to stop all projects related to Ukraine. These include projects in health care, ...

Ukraine wants the EU and the US to participate in the negotiations to end the war.

Ukraine wants the EU and the US to participate in the negotiations to end the war. “Regarding the structure of the negotiations: I hope Ukraine, America, Europe, and the Russians will be there. I want Europe to take part because we will be members of the European Union,”...

Friday, January 24

More weapons in exchange for lowering the mobilization age: Zelenskyy identifies the prerequisite for negotiations with Russia.

More weapons in exchange for lowering the mobilization age: Zelenskyy identifies the prerequisite for negotiations with Russia. The US may put forward a condition for the provision of additional military aid to Ukraine – lowering the mobilization age for men. President Zelenskyy has refrained from raising the conscription age,...

The Russian elite has begun considering peace talks with Ukraine, but there is a nuance.

The Russian elite has begun considering peace talks with Ukraine, but there is a nuance. Economic difficulties are prompting some of the Russian elite to believe that the conflict in Ukraine must be resolved through negotiation. This week, US President Donald Trump said that levying addit...

Ukraine and its allies are discussing the deployment of up to 50,000 peacekeepers.

Ukraine and its allies are discussing the deployment of up to 50,000 peacekeepers. As reported by Politico and the FT, current talks are focused on forming a deterrent force pulled from five to six different European countries that would guard the line of contact in the event of a c...

Ukraine and Sweden will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement in the defense industry; Sweden is expected to invest in Ukraine’s long-range capabilities.

Ukraine and Sweden will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement in the defense industry; Sweden is expected to invest in Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. Representatives from Ukraine and Sweden agreed on a bilateral agreement to support the implementation of joint projects in the defense industry and discussed substantive proposals for their creation, ...

Businesses expect the end of the war or its active phase in 2025 and are preparing to invest €450M.

Businesses expect the end of the war or its active phase in 2025 and are preparing to invest €450M. Top managers at large companies are focused and optimistic about the war in Ukraine ending or, at minimum, the cessation of active hostilities in 2025, said Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She r...

Thursday, January 23

NATO states that Russia lacks the potential for a breakthrough on the front.

NATO states that Russia lacks the potential for a breakthrough on the front. The US Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, believes that Russia currently lacks the military potential for a large-scale breakthrough on the front. At the World Economic Forum...

Trump instructs Kellogg to end war in Ukraine in 100 days.

Trump instructs Kellogg to end war in Ukraine in 100 days. US President Donald Trump has instructed his special envoy for the Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to end the war in 100 days. According to the WSJ, Kellogg will advise Trump on negotiations, but ...

US State Department: We want to end the war against Ukraine so that it does not happen again; Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions.

US State Department: We want to end the war against Ukraine so that it does not happen again; Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Donald Trump’s promise to end the war will become an official priority of US foreign policy. “We do not want the conflict to end and then resume...

Zelenskyy: Ukraine must first receive strong security guarantees from the US and American peacekeepers to end the war.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine must first receive strong security guarantees from the US and American peacekeepers to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that any effective peacekeeping force deployed in Ukraine must include US troops. He added that European allies do not have enough soldiers to deter Putin ...

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees.

While Ukraine seeks €18B in defense investment, the allies plan to discuss its security guarantees. In 2025, the Ukrainian defense industry’s production potential could reach €34B, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at the annual conference of the European Defense Agency. He noted that this r...

Wednesday, January 22

Zelenskyy in Davos: We need a diplomatic solution to end the war.

Zelenskyy in Davos: We need a diplomatic solution to end the war. It is necessary to achieve a diplomatic means to end the war, but whether the peace will be stable and fair depends on what this diplomacy and security guarantees turn out to be, said President Zelens...

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense.

Zelenskyy calls on the EU to increase weapons production – both for Ukraine and for its own defense. President Zelenskyy, at the Davos economic forum, called on the EU to increase weapons production, as it is important for both Ukraine and Europe. He said that at the beginning of the full-scale war, ...

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