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Wednesday, May 21

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland.

The war in Ukraine is preventing Russia from moving all of its troops to the NATO borders, though the aggressor is building up its military presence near Finland. Western intelligence suggests that once the fighting in Ukraine concludes and a lasting ceasefire is established, Moscow could swiftly reposition troops to the borders of Finland, Norway, the Baltic s...

Monday, May 12

Ukraine’s path to NATO and the EU: What obstacles exist and how will they be overcome?

Ukraine’s path to NATO and the EU: What obstacles exist and how will they be overcome? The decision on the irreversibility of Ukraine’s path to NATO was made by the allies; the question is when the discussion will resume, said Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic I...

Tuesday, May 6

Security guarantees for Ukraine: Allies discuss US participation in repelling attacks under NATO Article 5 within coalition forces.

Security guarantees for Ukraine: Allies discuss US participation in repelling attacks under NATO Article 5 within coalition forces. One option for security guarantees being discussed is a format similar to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, which states that in the event of an attack on one country, other members of the Alliance must ...

Germany has signed a coalition agreement: What does this mean for Ukraine?

Germany has signed a coalition agreement: What does this mean for Ukraine? The leaders of Germany’s Social Democratic Party have signed a coalition agreement with the conservative blocs Christian Democrats and Christian Social Union. This has opened the way for the app...

Tuesday, April 29

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...

Monday, April 28

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...

Friday, April 25

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...

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 ...

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

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

The US has removed Ukraine’s accession to NATO from the agenda; Hungary attempts to complicate European integration.

The US has removed Ukraine’s accession to NATO from the agenda; Hungary attempts to complicate European integration. US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has stated that Ukraine will not join NATO, and discussions on this topic have been taken off the agenda. “NATO is not under discussion. You (Ukrainian...

Friday, April 18

The EC views the prospect of both Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU by 2030 as realistic.

The EC views the prospect of both Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU by 2030 as realistic. Geopolitical changes have made a scenario in which Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU by January 1 2030 feasible, said EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. “The whole world is changing, Eu...

Austria will support using Russian assets to assist Ukraine if a joint decision is reached.

Austria will support using Russian assets to assist Ukraine if a joint decision is reached. Austria’s new Finance Minister, Markus Marterbauer, backs the idea of utilizing the Russian Central Bank’s frozen assets to aid Ukraine. “If there is a joint decision, Austria will p...

Tuesday, April 15

Germany is ready to build up a powerful military force in response to the Russian threat and to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles.

Germany is ready to build up a powerful military force in response to the Russian threat and to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles. A new coalition agreement was signed in Berlin, allowing unlimited funding for the defense sector and establishing the groundwork for Germany’s evolution into a robust military capability that c...

Monday, April 14

Germany has dismissed the notion of Ukraine joining the EU and NATO before the war ends.

Germany has dismissed the notion of Ukraine joining the EU and NATO before the war ends. Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he supports Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, but its accession to the EU and NATO can only occur after peace is achieved. Mer...

Friday, April 11

The coming German government will increase aid and support for Ukraine’s NATO accession.

The coming German government will increase aid and support for Ukraine’s NATO accession. The signed coalition agreement reached by the upcoming German government states: “Ukraine, as a strong, democratic, and sovereign state that independently determines its future with a Euro-Atlan...

Tuesday, April 8

Russia has shifted its stance: The Kremlin reevaluates its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia has shifted its stance: The Kremlin reevaluates its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Significant progress has been made regarding a peace settlement in Ukraine, stated Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special representative, after a series of meetings in Washington with ...

NATO has voiced its position on key aspects of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.

NATO has voiced its position on key aspects of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is not engaged in the negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. “They are being led by the US along with Ukraine and Russia. We u...

Friday, April 4

NATO countries will provide Ukraine with at least €20B in military assistance this year.

NATO countries will provide Ukraine with at least €20B in military assistance this year. “In the first three months of the year, we have already announced the allocation of over €20B in assistance to Ukraine. Our command in Wiesbaden continues to coordinate the supply of security as...

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. NATO could play a crucial role in facilitating a European military mission aimed at securing a peace deal in Ukraine, according to plans being developed by a coalition of Kyiv’s allies. NATO...

Wednesday, April 2

Ukraine has resumed mineral deal negotiations with the US.

Ukraine has resumed mineral deal negotiations with the US. Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to renegotiate the rare earth metals agreement. “You know, we’ve done something becaus...

Tuesday, April 1

EU countries will only be able to spend around €500B on defense over the next five years, rather than the desired €800B.

EU countries will only be able to spend around €500B on defense over the next five years, rather than the desired €800B. According to Fitch Ratings, the EU is contemplating a significant increase in defense spending as the United States, which ensured Europe’s security post-World War II, has shown reluctance to continue...

Monday, March 31

NATO has outlined its conditions for deploying European troops to Ukraine.

NATO has outlined its conditions for deploying European troops to Ukraine. European leaders are working on foreign troop deployment in Ukraine, which could be beneficial, but only under specific conditions, said Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of the NATO Military Co...

Thursday, March 27

Ukraine’s membership in the EU as its best security guarantee. Is this really the case?

Ukraine’s membership in the EU as its best security guarantee. Is this really the case? EC President Antonio Costa believes that Ukraine’s strongest security assurance is joining the EU. He highlighted “the impressive achievements of a country at war regarding its ability to ...

Tuesday, March 25

Czechia believes the mineral deal with the US will be part of Ukraine’s security guarantees.

Czechia believes the mineral deal with the US will be part of Ukraine’s security guarantees. Czech President Petr Pavel thinks that Ukraine’s security guarantees will consist of two components: a mineral agreement with the US and guarantees from European countries. “If American bu...

Monday, March 24

Witkoff: The status of the occupied territories is the primary issue in resolving the war in Ukraine.

Witkoff: The status of the occupied territories is the primary issue in resolving the war in Ukraine. The US President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, referred to Ukraine’s occupied territories as Russian-speaking regions and proposed conducting a so-called referendum. ...

Thursday, March 20

As Russia prepares to confront Europe, the Trump administration is considering relinquishing command of NATO military operations in Europe.

As Russia prepares to confront Europe, the Trump administration is considering relinquishing command of NATO military operations in Europe. Russia is boosting its defense investments and readying for conflict with Europe, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen. “And at a time when these threats are increasing, we see our long time p...

Monday, March 17

Starmer to convene military officials to develop a peace deal and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Starmer to convene military officials to develop a peace deal and security guarantees for Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that military officials will meet on March 20 to discuss a potential peace agreement in the Russia-Ukraine war and create practical plans for how foreign ...

Thursday, March 13

Macron urges NATO to begin planning for Ukraine’s security guarantees.

Macron urges NATO to begin planning for Ukraine’s security guarantees. A meeting of military and NATO leaders from over 30 countries took place in Paris on March 11, where French President Emmanuel Macron called for a plan to “define credible security guarantees...

Tuesday, March 11

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine.

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that the decision on what the EU can contribute in a future peace agreement for Ukraine will emerge through close collaboration with Ukraini...

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly.

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly. Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, stated that Russia’s assault on Europe hinges on how developments unfold in the Ukraine conflict. “A swift resolution to t...

Monday, March 10

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine?

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine? Most of the funding allocated to Ukraine has remained in the US through orders placed in its defense industry, so President Donald Trump’s decision will result in: Financial losses for defense c...

Friday, March 7

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine.

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine. Once again, Europe is revisiting the Sky Shield plan, which now includes the deployment of allied air forces in the form of 120 fighter jets to defend Ukrainian airspace. The initiative will operate i...

Monday, March 3

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months.

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months. If the US administration decides to withdraw its support, Ukraine will be able to fight for another six months, according to Kyiv’s assessment. “This is probably true. The war is increasin...

Friday, February 28

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table.

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table. US President Donald Trump stated that during the negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war the US will aim to restore as many of the Russian-occupied territories to Ukraine’s possession as p...

Tuesday, February 25

Expected German Chancellor Merz’s party has won the Bundestag elections: How will this impact Ukraine?

Expected German Chancellor Merz’s party has won the Bundestag elections: How will this impact Ukraine? The Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) bloc secured victory in the early elections to the Bundestag, garnering 28.5% of the vote. CDU leader Friedrich Merz intends to form a new government by April ...

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression.

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression. Given its economic strength, the EU can allocate around €250B each year to defense. This expenditure, which represents 1.5% of the EU’s GDP, would enable Europe to mobilize around 300,000 soldie...

Monday, February 24

The US and Russia secretly met in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine; what were Russia’s demand during the first round of official talks?

The US and Russia secretly met in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine; what were Russia’s demand during the first round of official talks? Representatives from the US and Russia have been meeting secretly in Switzerland in recent months to discuss the war in Ukraine. The last meeting took place in Geneva during the Munich Security Confer...

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions.

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions. The EU is preparing a new €20B military aid package for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s attempts to reach a quick peace settlement with Russia. The funds will be used to strengthen UkraineR...

Thursday, February 20

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,...

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...

Tuesday, February 18

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...

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...

Friday, February 14

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...

Thursday, February 13

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...

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