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Tuesday, August 5

Another blow to Russian aviation: Ukraine hits five Russian fighter jets in Crimea.

Another blow to Russian aviation: Ukraine hits five Russian fighter jets in Crimea. Ukraine’s Security Service struck an airfield in Saky, in annexed Crimea, overnight on Monday, targeting five fighter jets used by Russia for its regular attacks on Ukraine. The SBU stated that drones...

The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts.

The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston, commenting on the war in Ukraine, said that the United States seeks lasting peace in the region. According to her, Washington wants to continue ...

Since 2022, Russia has spent approximately $1T on the war against Ukraine.

Since 2022, Russia has spent approximately $1T on the war against Ukraine. According to estimates from the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense that analysts have access to, the war in Ukraine accounts for 13.1% of Russia’s GDP, or 68% o...

Monday, August 4

The US and NATO will provide Ukraine with $10B in American weapons through a new financing mechanism.

The US and NATO will provide Ukraine with $10B in American weapons through a new financing mechanism. According to Reuters, the US and NATO are developing a new way to supply weapons to Ukraine, using funds from alliance countries to pay for the purchase or transfer of American weapons. The new supply...

Thursday, July 31

Ten days remain to end the war: The US warns China about the repercussions if it continues purchasing Russian oil.

Ten days remain to end the war: The US warns China about the repercussions if it continues purchasing Russian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant informed China that buying sanctioned Russian oil could result in hefty tariffs. He mentioned that a bill is already in Congress allowing President Trump to levy up to...

Wednesday, July 30

Trump is serious this time: Russia has 10 days left to reach a truce.

Trump is serious this time: Russia has 10 days left to reach a truce. US President Donald Trump said he would give Russia 10 more days, beginning yesterday, to reach a truce with Ukraine, formally announcing a new deadline intended to put pressure on Putin to end the wa...

Tuesday, July 29

The Western allies are ramping up the pressure on Moscow, as Trump shortens the deadline for Putin to agree to truce from 50 to 10-12 days.

The Western allies are ramping up the pressure on Moscow, as Trump shortens the deadline for Putin to agree to truce from 50 to 10-12 days. According to Vladyslav Vlasyuk, Ukraine’s sanctions commissioner for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the EU is already working on its 19th Russian sanctions package. Kyiv has submitted its propos...

Thursday, July 24

The third round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations concluded in Istanbul without any breakthroughs.

The third round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations concluded in Istanbul without any breakthroughs. After the meeting, Rustem Umerov, the head of the Ukrainian delegation, said that Ukraine had proposed a leaders’ meeting with the involvement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US Pr...

Wednesday, July 23

Deteriorating relations with Trump will not compel Putin to end the war; Russia plans extensive rearmament.

Deteriorating relations with Trump will not compel Putin to end the war; Russia plans extensive rearmament. According to The Guardian, Putin does not seem embarrassed by the first tangible rift between US President Donald Trump and Moscow, indicating that the Russian dictator has long anticipated this devel...

Ukraine needs $120B for defense in 2026, with 50% of this amount expected to come from its allies.

Ukraine needs $120B for defense in 2026, with 50% of this amount expected to come from its allies. According to Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will require at least $120B for its defense needs in 2026, and efforts are currently underway with EU and NATO member states to secure half of this...

Tuesday, July 22

A massive Russian strike kills two civilians and injures 15, while Kyiv strikes Moscow airports.

A massive Russian strike kills two civilians and injures 15, while Kyiv strikes Moscow airports. On July 21, explosions illuminated the night sky, and the high-pitched whine of drone engines echoed through Kyiv during an attack that Ukraine’s air force reported as 426 drones and 24 missiles...

Monday, July 21

Xi plans to organize a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump.

Xi plans to organize a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump. Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the celebrations marking the end of World War II, scheduled in Beiji...

The US will initially supply new weapons to allies who will then transfer it to Ukraine.

The US will initially supply new weapons to allies who will then transfer it to Ukraine. The Trump administration plans to redistribute weapon supplies, especially air defense systems, so that countries transferring their stocks to Ukraine will receive them first. The US has already prior...

Friday, July 18

Germany denies Trump’s statement about Patriot missiles being sent.

Germany denies Trump’s statement about Patriot missiles being sent. The US has just begun negotiations with allies to determine what can be sent to Ukraine and who will supply it. The German government refuted US President Donald Trump’s claim that the first Pat...

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine.

Brave1 has opened up opportunities for international defense tech companies to test their technologies in Ukraine. During the LANDEURO conference organized by AUSA (Association of the US Army), held in Germany and attended by over 2,000 participants, the Brave1 cluster launched the Test in Ukraine platform. This p...

Thursday, July 17

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline.

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline. Russian dictator Putin plans to keep fighting in Ukraine, aiming to seize more territory until the West accepts his terms; Trump’s threats to tighten sanctions have not intimidated him. Putin...

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense.

Ukraine is prepared to begin mass production of anti-personnel mines to alter battlefield dynamics and strengthen its defense. After passing a law suspending Ukraine’s participation in the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, and its approval by the president, the production of such munitions for the...

Over 85% of industrial companies in Ukraine do not plan to cut their production before 2027.

Over 85% of industrial companies in Ukraine do not plan to cut their production before 2027. According to a survey by the Institute for Economic Research, 85.6% of business respondents intend to maintain their current production levels over the next two years. An additional 12.1% plan to incr...

Wednesday, July 16

Germany will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia in 2029.

Germany will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia in 2029. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated after talks with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that Germany and the US will decide within days or weeks on sending two Patriot systems to Ukraine. Once the...

Kallas is disappointed by the 50-day deadline for Russia, and Trump hints at strikes on Moscow.

Kallas is disappointed by the 50-day deadline for Russia, and Trump hints at strikes on Moscow. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed Donald Trump’s tougher stance on Russia but said the 50-day ultimatum was “too long” given that Russia is killing civilians in Ukraine ev...

Tuesday, July 15

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv.

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv. US President Donald Trump once again expressed his disappointment with Russia and promised to impose “very tough tariffs” if a peace agreement is not reached soon. “We are very, very...

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.”

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.” According to Senator Lindsey Graham, a turning point regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is coming, with a “record arms flow” soon heading to Kyiv. “For months, President Tr...

“Ukraine cannot quickly free the occupied territories without significant human casualties. Pressure on it is unacceptable” – Pavel.

“Ukraine cannot quickly free the occupied territories without significant human casualties. Pressure on it is unacceptable” – Pavel. Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the West should not pressure Ukraine to liberate all of the currently occupied areas immediately if it would cause excessive losses. He said support for Ukraine ...

The war is not an obstacle to Ukraine’s membership, and the countries of Southeastern Europe support Ukraine’s path toward the EU and NATO.

The war is not an obstacle to Ukraine’s membership, and the countries of Southeastern Europe support Ukraine’s path toward the EU and NATO. Ukraine has real prospects for progress in joining the EU, even if the war continues, said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. She emphasized that the current hostilities will not hinder ...

Friday, July 11

Kubilius at URC2025: Europe has provided Ukraine with about €54B in defense support during the full-scale war and is preparing new solutions.

Kubilius at URC2025: Europe has provided Ukraine with about €54B in defense support during the full-scale war and is preparing new solutions. Defense support to Ukraine from Europe during the full-scale war amounts to about €54B, or less than 0.1% of the bloc’s GDP, said European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius on the sideli...

Putin will not sacrifice his objectives in Ukraine to improve relations with Trump and is expected to breach Ukrainian defenses in the upcoming months.

Putin will not sacrifice his objectives in Ukraine to improve relations with Trump and is expected to breach Ukrainian defenses in the upcoming months. Vladimir Putin continues to ignore President Trump’s disappointment and push forward in Ukraine with renewed intensity, ignoring new pressure from the US potentially being applied. The Russian d...

By fall, Russia will be able to launch more than 1,000 drones at a time at Ukraine.

By fall, Russia will be able to launch more than 1,000 drones at a time at Ukraine. Another raid on Kyiv has caused significant damage to infrastructure and killed civilians. The Russian military is increasing its production of kamikaze drones in order to intensify its strikes on Ukr...

Thursday, July 10

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine.

Russia has once again escalated its terroristic actions by launching a record number of airstrikes against Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the largest Russian attack on Ukraine to date on the night of July 9. “Diplomacy has exhausted its means and resources. The criminal regime openly ques...

Businesses in Ukraine have lost faith in the war’s end in 2025 but remain optimistic about their prospects.

Businesses in Ukraine have lost faith in the war’s end in 2025 but remain optimistic about their prospects. According to an AmCham survey, 70% of surveyed Ukrainian companies do not expect a ceasefire or significant de-escalation of the war in 2025. At the same time, over the next three years 53% of respond...

Wednesday, July 9

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support.

Trump has resumed military aid to Ukraine, pledging additional support. US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin’s position on the Ukraine conflict and confirmed that the US will supply Ukraine with additional defensive aid. “We ...

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine.

Turkey claims that Russia is prepared for a new round of peace talks with Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Russia is ready for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine and is awaiting a response from Kyiv. Fidan also mentioned that there are no barriers to...

Ukraine has regained positions and is controlling territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia.

Ukraine has regained positions and is controlling territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia. The Ukrainian military has retaken positions and is holding territory in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, and the containment of a significant group of Russian troops at the border continues, said Olek...

Monday, July 7

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”.

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”. The US president stated that he was extremely dissatisfied with his July 3 talk with Putin because no progress was made toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump does not trust Putin’s intentions ...

Immediately after his phone call with Trump, Putin launched the most powerful air strike on Kyiv to date.

Immediately after his phone call with Trump, Putin launched the most powerful air strike on Kyiv to date. President Zelenskyy described it as one of the largest-scale and most cynical strikes, with a total of 550 drones and rockets fired at Ukraine. The primary target was Kyiv, and Ukraine’s defense...

Ukraine retaliates: Russia reports shooting down 120 drones and airport damages.

Ukraine retaliates: Russia reports shooting down 120 drones and airport damages. On July 6, Russia claimed to have neutralized 120 Ukrainian drones overnight. Due to air attack threats, some flights were canceled, disrupting airports. On July 5, Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted t...

Ukraine’s GDP could drop by 22% if it suffers a military defeat and fails to join the EU.

Ukraine’s GDP could drop by 22% if it suffers a military defeat and fails to join the EU. An unprofitable truce for Ukraine would mean becoming dependent on Russia, which would ruin hopes for major reconstruction, a strong economic future, and full national sovereignty. Experts from the Po...

Friday, July 4

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.

Kyiv will request that Washington allow EU countries to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. The decision by the US presidential administration to halt some military aid to Ukraine also impacted weapons already stored in warehouses in Poland. At the time the deliveries were stopped, the inven...

Russian Shaheds have entered a new phase in their war against Ukraine.

Russian Shaheds have entered a new phase in their war against Ukraine. Made based on Iranian blueprints and modified in Russia, Shahed strike drones have become the primary weapon of Russian terror being used against Ukrainian civilians. Since the start of 2025, Russia h...

Thursday, July 3

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv.

Although Russia attacks Ukraine daily, Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defense and ammunition to Kyiv. The Pentagon has stopped supplying some air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine that were promised by Biden administration. The decision was made due to concerns that US arsenals...

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war.

Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war. “When it comes to Ukraine in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get. Last week, President Trump and President Zelenskyy discussed this, focusing specifically on air...

Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine as the world is distracted by the Middle East, allowing Russian troops to make the most territorial gains in 18 months.

Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine as the world is distracted by the Middle East, allowing Russian troops to make the most territorial gains in 18 months. While the US and the international community watch the recent escalation between Iran and Israel, Vladimir Putin moved quickly to escalate hostilities in Ukraine. According to analysts, in June Russia...

Wednesday, July 2

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa.

NATO expects an escalation on the Ukrainian front this fall and is wary of Russia capturing Odesa. Unlike the Trump administration, few in Europe believe Moscow will agree to a ceasefire. One Ukrainian official believes Russia’s main goal now is to seize Odesa, which Putin sees as a historica...

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks.

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks. To end the conflict, Russia demands Ukrainian authorities stop training soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Western countries. “The participation or complicity of other countries in the mi...

What will happen to Ukraine’s economy if peace is achieved without security guarantees or if the war continues in 2026?

What will happen to Ukraine’s economy if peace is achieved without security guarantees or if the war continues in 2026? The IMF’s baseline scenario assumes the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to IMF expectations, if peace is reached Ukraine’s economic growth will rise...

Tuesday, July 1

Investing in demining is crucial for Ukraine’s rebuilding and ensuring global food security.

Investing in demining is crucial for Ukraine’s rebuilding and ensuring global food security. Before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine fed 400 million people worldwide and supplied agricultural products to the EU, North Africa, and Asia, providing about 10% of the world’s grain. However, due to...

The Russian “summer offensive,” launched in May, is already losing momentum.

The Russian “summer offensive,” launched in May, is already losing momentum. Despite numerous attacks across nearly the entire front line, the aggressor forces have not made significant breakthroughs. Moscow set a new record for the number of offensive operations in June, but ...

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine?

Which ally provides the most support to Ukraine? Over more than three years of the full-scale war, at the end of April 2025 the main providers of aid to Ukraine have remained unchanged: the US, the UK, and Germany. Meanwhile, Estonia, Denmark, and L...

Monday, June 30

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week.

The Kremlin used over 1,200 drones and more than 100 missiles against Ukraine in a week. Over the past week, Russian forces launched 114 missiles, more than 1,270 drones, and nearly 1,100 guided bombs against Ukraine, said President Zelenskyy. Another large attack occurred on the night of...

Thursday, June 26

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump.

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump. European NATO countries pledged to invest 5% of their GDP in defense by 2035, according to the final communiqué adopted at the summit in The Hague. The declaration also includes a clause confirming &#...

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons.

Ukraine’s European allies aim to persuade Trump to sell them weapons. European partners believe they can convince US President Donald Trump to approve the sale of American weapons to Ukraine if they or Kyiv provide funding, especially through loans, reports WP. It is al...

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