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Friday, February 21

A sharp political turn: The US declines to identify Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN resolution on Ukraine.

A sharp political turn: The US declines to identify Russia as an “aggressor” in G7 statements and refuses to co-author a UN resolution on Ukraine. The US opposes the use of the word “aggressor” for Russia and similar formulations that G7 leaders have used since 2022 in statements connected with the third anniversary of the invasion o...

Starmer and Macron are heading to Washington with a plan for a Ukrainian peacekeeping mission.

Starmer and Macron are heading to Washington with a plan for a Ukrainian peacekeeping mission. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Washington next week for meetings aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Starmer is expected to pre...

Second emergency meeting in Paris: France and Germany are ready to take responsibility for peace and security in Ukraine and Europe.

Second emergency meeting in Paris: France and Germany are ready to take responsibility for peace and security in Ukraine and Europe. After discussions in Paris on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron held another urgent meeting focused on Ukraine on February 19. He spoke with several leaders from the EU, Canada, Iceland and Nor...

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...

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...

Wednesday, February 19

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

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 ...

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 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...

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...

Wednesday, February 5

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...

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 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...

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 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...

PACE adopts a resolution on peace in Ukraine.

PACE adopts a resolution on peace in Ukraine. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution, Europe’s commitment to a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, which is the main document to emerge from the 202...

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...

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 ̶...

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...

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...

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...

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