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Friday, May 9

Russia declared a three-day “truce” but has continued to attack Ukraine.

Russia declared a three-day “truce” but has continued to attack Ukraine. At midnight on May 8, Russia announced the start of a three-day truce with Ukraine, lasting from May 8 to midnight on May 11, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. Howeve...

Thursday, May 8

Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes against each other ahead of the anniversary of victory day in World War II.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes against each other ahead of the anniversary of victory day in World War II. On May 7, Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones targeting Kyiv and other regional centers overnight, President Zelenskyy said on Wednesday. As a result of the attack, two people were ...

Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war.

Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war. The US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone under joint Ukrainian-Russian control. He believes that a ceasefire “in ...

Wednesday, May 7

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region. The new military operation commenced in the village of Tyotkino, located on the border with the Sumy region. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed a successful strike on a Russian UAV command post in the ...

Tuesday, May 6

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace.

The EU has a proposal to double military aid to Ukraine if Trump fails to persuade Putin to conclude peace. EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius stated that the US and the EU currently allocate about €40B annually for military assistance to Ukraine. He believes these funds could be used mo...

Monday, May 5

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length.

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length. President Zelenskyy described the initiative proposed by the Russian president for a three-day truce from May 7 to 9 as a theatrical performance intended to suggest that Russia is emerging from isolat...

The US will suspend its mediation in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress in order to attend to more important global matters.

The US will suspend its mediation in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress in order to attend to more important global matters. Currently, the US’ attention is also demanded in other regions needing diplomatic engagement, as noted by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce on May 1. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alon...

The mineral deal between Ukraine and the US has split Russia’s political elite into two factions regarding the continuation of the war.

The mineral deal between Ukraine and the US has split Russia’s political elite into two factions regarding the continuation of the war. The agreement on natural resource development, which was reached by the US and Ukraine after two months of intense negotiations, has generated anxiety in the Kremlin. The Russian elite fear the growin...

Capturing all of Ukraine will take Russia 230 years and cost over 100 million lives.

Capturing all of Ukraine will take Russia 230 years and cost over 100 million lives. According to analysts, at the offensive’s current pace and rate of military losses, Russia will need around 230 years to gain control of the still unoccupied Ukrainian territories – nearly 490,0...

Thursday, May 1

The US’ talks with Putin have reached a dead end, but Trump remains optimistic about Putin’s desire to end the war.

The US’ talks with Putin have reached a dead end, but Trump remains optimistic about Putin’s desire to end the war. Officials from the Trump administration, who have met with Russian diplomats at least six times over the past two months, have returned from the negotiations without an outcome, which is beginning to ...

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure.

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure. Russian President Putin continues to insist that four Ukrainian regions be recognized as part of the Russian Federation in exchange for an end to hostilities. In particular, Putin is asserting claims ...

Wednesday, April 30

The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage.

The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a 30-day ceasefire is “impossible without resolving all the nuances”. The Kremlin also mentioned that they had not received Ukraine...

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are more than tripling the number of its remotely operated troops.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are more than tripling the number of its remotely operated troops. Anticipating further issues with US military assistance, the Ukrainian Army is significantly expanding their unmanned systems and drone usage to compensate for the lack of heavier weaponry. Announced ...

Tuesday, April 29

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want?

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want? According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, among the Russian demands are: Ukraine must not join NATO, remaining neutral and non-aligned. International recognition of the “Russian affil...

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...

Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks.

Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has announced a new “truce” in the war with Ukraine, set to last for three days – from 00:00 on May 8 to 00:00 on May 11. The truce was proclaimed in connec...

Monday, April 28

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement.

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressed his willingness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions. Russian Foreign...

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose?

Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose? The US will insist that Russia acknowledge Ukraine’s right to develop maintain an adequately equipped military and defense industry as part of any peace agreement, rejecting Russia’s insistence on a s...

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...

Britain may abandon its plans to send troops to Ukraine, while the US is ready to support a coalition of the willing.

Britain may abandon its plans to send troops to Ukraine, while the US is ready to support a coalition of the willing. Britain might change its previously discussed plans to deploy thousands of troops to Ukraine, as such an action is regarded as too risky if a potential peace agreement with Russia were to be disrupted...

Friday, April 25

Russia has conducted its fourth major attack on Ukraine this year, using 215 missiles and drones.

Russia has conducted its fourth major attack on Ukraine this year, using 215 missiles and drones. On the night of April 24, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian cities with 70 missiles and 145 UAVs. Powerful explosions echoed through Kyiv and Kharkiv. At least 12 people were killed in the capital, wi...

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war.

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war. The US aims to finalize a peace agreement within the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. US President Donald Trump stated that he does not regard the specifics of the upcoming peace agreement ...

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 ...

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful...

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP.

Europe can replace US aid to Ukraine by increasing its contributions by just 0.2% of GDP. To achieve this would only require EU countries to increase their contributions by 0.21% of their combined annual GDP – from €44B to €82B, said Christoph Trebesch, an expert at the Kiel Institute for ...

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia. According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russi...

Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations.

Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump is optimistic that Ukraine and Russia will finalize an agreement this week. Discussions on a ceasefire are scheduled in London, involving delegations from Ukraine, the EU, an...

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones.

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. On the night of April 21, the Russian Federation struck Ukraine with three missiles and 96 strike drones immediately after the so-called “Easter truce”, declared by Russian President Putin...

Friday, April 18

Britain will back Merz’s proposal to supply Ukraine with German Taurus missiles.

Britain will back Merz’s proposal to supply Ukraine with German Taurus missiles. London will support Berlin’s decision to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles as a show of solidarity with the next German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, who recently expressed his readiness to equip Ukr...

Thursday, April 17

Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the ISW believes Putin has enough resources for another 12 to 16 months.

Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the ISW believes Putin has enough resources for another 12 to 16 months. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff are scheduled to visit Paris this week. Witkoff plans to meet with French President Emman...

President Zelenskyy’s office announces that peace negotiations with the US will occur only after a mutually agreed-upon draft of a ceasefire document is prepared.

President Zelenskyy’s office announces that peace negotiations with the US will occur only after a mutually agreed-upon draft of a ceasefire document is prepared. Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusylo stated: “Such meetings are meaningful only when there are specific developments such that documents that can be discussed substantively an...

Wednesday, April 16

Witkoff shares insights from his discussions with Putin: The fate of five Ukrainian territories is on the table.

Witkoff shares insights from his discussions with Putin: The fate of five Ukrainian territories is on the table. US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff characterized his talks with Russian leader Putin on April 11, as “compelling.” Witkoff stated that they explored steps that could bring ...

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine.

The US receives up to an 800% return on its investment from its support of Ukraine. As of early 2025, the US has provided approximately $185B in military and economic assistance, humanitarian support, and security cooperation to Ukraine. Military analyst Benjamin Cook believes that t...

Investors have lost hope for a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Investors have lost hope for a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian eurobond prices dropped below the levels they were at before last year’s US presidential election, erasing all of the gains made from the anticipation of a swift end to the ...

A bill for further Ukrainian military support and its reconstruction has been introduced in the US Congress.

A bill for further Ukrainian military support and its reconstruction has been introduced in the US Congress. Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks presented this bill, which outlines financial aid for Kyiv’s post-war reconstruction. According to Reuters, the document also seeks to dedicate funds to purchas...

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

April’s second deadly missile strike: Russia kills dozens and wounds hundreds in Sumy.

April’s second deadly missile strike: Russia kills dozens and wounds hundreds in Sumy. Only one week after the Kryviy Rih tragedy, on April 13 Russia attacked the center of Sumy with ballistic missiles, killing 34 civilians and injuring over 100 others, among them 11 children. The Forei...

Record-breaking Ramstein: Ukraine will receive military support exceeding $21B.

Record-breaking Ramstein: Ukraine will receive military support exceeding $21B. Following the 27th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense Issues in Ukraine in the Ramstein format, held on April 11 with 51 states participating, Ukraine’s allies committed to a substantial in...

Witkoff suggests that Trump acknowledge Russia’s control over four regions of Ukraine.

Witkoff suggests that Trump acknowledge Russia’s control over four regions of Ukraine. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff urged the White House to support a plan that would effectively recognize Russia’s authority over four Ukrainian regions – Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson...

France and Britain will present Trump with a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

France and Britain will present Trump with a plan for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Britain and France are developing a joint initiative to create a “deterrence force” in Ukraine after the end of hostilities. The plan is expected to be presented to Donald Trump in the com...

Friday, April 11

A dozen countries are ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

A dozen countries are ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Ukraine’s key allies are continuing discussions regarding a potential peacekeeping mission in the country if a peace deal is reached. The coalition includes European nations, Canada, and Austral...

Thursday, April 10

The US State Department has called China a key Russian ally in the war against Ukraine.

The US State Department has called China a key Russian ally in the war against Ukraine. This statement was made by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, who commented on reports that the Ukrainian military had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russia. She also highlig...

Russia launches a spring offensive in two regions and continues its terror campaign, shelling Ukrainian cities.

Russia launches a spring offensive in two regions and continues its terror campaign, shelling Ukrainian cities. The Russian military has effectively initiated a second offensive in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions despite ceasefire negotiations and agreements, stated the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Uk...

Wednesday, April 9

Goldman Sachs has estimated the probability of a peace agreement in Ukraine to be 70%, but the ZNPP may be a problem.

Goldman Sachs has estimated the probability of a peace agreement in Ukraine to be 70%, but the ZNPP may be a problem. American investment bank Goldman Sachs stated that bond prices suggest that the markets have assessed a 70% probability of a peace deal in Ukraine. This current estimate is notably higher than the fig...

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...

Ukrainian refugees may lose their right to stay in the EU following the ceasefire.

Ukrainian refugees may lose their right to stay in the EU following the ceasefire. Millions of Ukrainian refugees in the EU might lose the right to remain in Europe amid discussions of a truce, as the EU has no clear plan that will allow them to remain in EU countries post-ceasefire...

Monday, April 7

Ukraine’s allies met in Kyiv to discuss the deployment of a foreign military contingent in Ukraine.

Ukraine’s allies met in Kyiv to discuss the deployment of a foreign military contingent in Ukraine. At a meeting of the French and British military chiefs in Kyiv, the parties addressed issues concerning a troop presence on land, in the air, and at sea, along with discussions concerning air defense....

Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine with air strikes, violating the energy truce.

Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine with air strikes, violating the energy truce. On the night of April 6, Russian troops carried out a combined strike on Ukraine. Ukraine’s air defense shot down 13 missiles and 40 UAVs. Two days earlier, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile...

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