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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 ...

Wednesday, January 22

Trump officially becomes US president: He promises to end all wars and states that Putin is destroying Russia, but does not mention Ukraine.

Trump officially becomes US president: He promises to end all wars and states that Putin is destroying Russia, but does not mention Ukraine. Donald Trump was sworn in, officially becoming the 47th president of the United States. After taking office, he said that he would focus on ending all wars in the world and building “the stronge...

The Senate approves the new US Secretary of State; Rubio says that Ukraine and Russia must both agree to concessions to end the war.

The Senate approves the new US Secretary of State; Rubio says that Ukraine and Russia must both agree to concessions to end the war. A few hours after US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate confirmed Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. He becomes the first Cabinet official of the new administratio...

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...

Macron: Ukraine needs to be provided with the means to survive and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength.

Macron: Ukraine needs to be provided with the means to survive and the ability to negotiate from a position of strength. The war in Ukraine “will not end tomorrow or the day after tomorrow,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in his address to the French military. According to him, the West’s key ta...

Tuesday, January 21

The Biden administration’s priority was never Ukraine’s victory, only its survival.

The Biden administration’s priority was never Ukraine’s victory, only its survival. When the full-scale Russian invasion began, US President Joe Biden identified three key goals for the American response. Ukraine’s victory was not mentioned among them. In fact, the wording used by th...

Experts believe that the time has come for Trump to make Putin pay for Ukraine’s restoration.

Experts believe that the time has come for Trump to make Putin pay for Ukraine’s restoration. US President Donald Trump can force the aggressor country, Russia, to pay for the restoration of Ukraine by using the $300B in frozen Russian assets. Scholars from the Hoover Institution and the Ameri...

Trump vows to stop the war, orders a phone call with Putin in the first days after the inauguration; the Russian dictator is ready to engage in dialog.

Trump vows to stop the war, orders a phone call with Putin in the first days after the inauguration; the Russian dictator is ready to engage in dialog. US President Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine and prevent World War III. “I will end the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East. I will prevent World War III...

What does Putin hope to achieve in peace talks with Trump?

What does Putin hope to achieve in peace talks with Trump? Ivana Stradner, a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes that Moscow sees potential in peace talks to achieve its long-standing goal of subjugating Ukraine, rather than reaching...

The EU and G7 countries are continuing to help Russia to finance its war against Ukraine.

The EU and G7 countries are continuing to help Russia to finance its war against Ukraine. In parallel with the introduction of new sanctions packages aimed at “weakening Russia’s capabilities to wage an aggressive, aggressive war,” contradictory actions partially offset t...

Monday, January 20

Ukraine warns Trump against hasty peace talks with Russia.

Ukraine warns Trump against hasty peace talks with Russia. For an effective dialogue, Kyiv insists on first weakening the aggressor on the battlefield, notes The Telegraph. Although Donald Trump no longer promises “peace in 24 hours,” his team con...

Analysts: Russia wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by 2026 and wage war with NATO.

Analysts: Russia wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by 2026 and wage war with NATO. The head of the Ukrainian Situation Center at the German Ministry of Defense, Major General Christian Freuding, believes that that Russia is arming itself beyond the needs of its troops in Ukraine. In...

EU countries plan to increase defense spending; Germany is confident that US aid to Ukraine will not decrease.

EU countries plan to increase defense spending; Germany is confident that US aid to Ukraine will not decrease. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for an increase in defense spending by at least €30B. “After the special fund is exhausted, we will need at least €85B from 2028,” he sai...

Friday, January 17

Trump’s European Defense Plan: Ukraine and the EU cannot continue the fight against Russia without American weapons.

Trump’s European Defense Plan: Ukraine and the EU cannot continue the fight against Russia without American weapons. British economist Timothy Ash noted that without US support, Ukraine and Europe can finance the fight against Russia for months, but not for a year or more, given their dependence on American weapon s...

Putin will demand Ukraine abandon NATO membership in talks with Trump.

Putin will demand Ukraine abandon NATO membership in talks with Trump. Putin will insist on a radical reduction in Kyiv’s military cooperation with NATO and an irreversible withdrawal from membership in the bloc in upcoming talks with US President-elect Donald Trump rega...

Thursday, January 16

The war in Ukraine must end: Ukraine and the US should be prepared for concessions.

The war in Ukraine must end: Ukraine and the US should be prepared for concessions. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said it’s “unrealistic to believe” that Ukraine can push Russian forces back to where they were before the 2022 inv...

While Ukrainians continue to flee the war, European countries are cutting back on support for refugees.

While Ukrainians continue to flee the war, European countries are cutting back on support for refugees. In 2024, Ukrainian citizens made more than 30.1 million border crossings, with about 2% (443,000 people) not returning, 230% more than in 2023. In total, over the almost three years of the war, around...

Wednesday, January 15

Rutte: EU countries should increase their defense spending or learn the Russian language.

Rutte: EU countries should increase their defense spending or learn the Russian language. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on European Alliance countries to increase their defense budgets. Otherwise, he noted, Europeans will have to “finish Russian language courses or go to N...

Trump will not force Ukraine to start talks with Russia prematurely.

Trump will not force Ukraine to start talks with Russia prematurely. Ukraine’s European allies have held a series of private talks with Donald Trump’s team, during which the partners justified the need to provide further support for Kyiv, and feel cautiously optimistic...

Tuesday, January 14

Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine and continue sanctions in order to force Putin to negotiate.

Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine and continue sanctions in order to force Putin to negotiate. Future US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz said that US President-elect Donald Trump is ready to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine to force Putin to sit down at t...

Ukraine might hold the tank advantage over Russia for the first time since 2022.

Ukraine might hold the tank advantage over Russia for the first time since 2022. For the first time since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, Ukrainian troops might have an advantage in tanks, although only in certain sections of the front. The main reason for th...

Monday, January 13

Trump is preparing to meet with Putin, but first – a phone call.

Trump is preparing to meet with Putin, but first – a phone call. US President-elect Donald Trump said that a meeting with Putin is already being arranged, although the exact date has not yet been determined. The resumption of diplomatic dialogue between the US and ...

The White House says that Ukraine and Russia are not ready for negotiations.

The White House says that Ukraine and Russia are not ready for negotiations. The current US presidential administration does not currently see that Ukraine or Russia are ready for peace talks, said White House strategic communications coordinator John Kirby. The FT, citing sou...

The US has approximately $4B in unused military assistance that could have been sent to Ukraine; Norway allocates the most significant aid amount in its history.

The US has approximately $4B in unused military assistance that could have been sent to Ukraine; Norway allocates the most significant aid amount in its history. The Biden administration failed to use about $4B in aid for Ukraine that has been provided within various support packages. The next US president, Donald Trump, and his team will further manage these ...

Ukraine has significantly increased the strength, frequency, and range of its strikes into enemy territory.

Ukraine has significantly increased the strength, frequency, and range of its strikes into enemy territory. On January 12, Ukraine launched a drone assault in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation. The previous day, Ukrainian drones hit one of the largest oil refineries in Russia – the Taneko refiner...

The EU is confident that Trump will continue to support Ukraine but is wary of easing sanctions against Russia.

The EU is confident that Trump will continue to support Ukraine but is wary of easing sanctions against Russia. US President-elect Donald Trump has extended the timeline for the implementation of his campaign promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day to several months. According to EU allies, this is a signal ...

Friday, January 10

The Ramstein allies have approved eight Ukrainian roadmaps to provide support until 2027.

The Ramstein allies have approved eight Ukrainian roadmaps to provide support until 2027. During a Ramstein meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany with the participation of President Zelenskyy, leaders of the capability coalitions approved eight roadmaps of support for Ukr...

If Ukraine loses the war, it will cost the US dearly.

If Ukraine loses the war, it will cost the US dearly. A Russian victory in the war would require a surge in Pentagon spending of more than $800B through 2029, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) reported. The ultimate success of President Putin’s war...

Thursday, January 9

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13 and injures dozens of civilians.

A Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13 and injures dozens of civilians. A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 60 others Wednesday. “On January 8, at 15:40, Russians launched two s...

Ukraine drones attacked a fuel depot in the Saratov region, 600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine drones attacked a fuel depot in the Saratov region, 600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia in an overnight attack targeting an oil facility serving a military airfield in the city of Engels, 600 kilometers (380 miles) from the border, Ukraine’s mil...

Ramstein coalition leaders will approve reliable military support for Ukraine through 2027.

Ramstein coalition leaders will approve reliable military support for Ukraine through 2027. The 25th Ramstein-based Ukraine Defense Contact Group Summit on January 9 will focus primarily on supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities to ensure “credible deterrence forces” through 2...

Wednesday, January 8

The Biden administration is preparing its final military aid package for Ukraine.

The Biden administration is preparing its final military aid package for Ukraine. The Biden administration will announce a massive, final weapons package for Ukraine on Thursday as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany to meet with representatives from about 50 ...

Monday, December 23

Ukraine is facing a fundamental decision: continue fighting or negotiate?

Ukraine is facing a fundamental decision: continue fighting or negotiate? Ukrainians are currently pondering a crucial decision – to continue the fight or negotiate for peace, and the Biden administration is committed to providing Ukraine with the strongest possible positio...

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine?

Under what conditions are European countries prepared to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine? European countries would consider sending military personnel to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, but they will not unite peacekeeping forces under the NATO flag, as a NATO mission requires unanimo...

Friday, December 20

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed?

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed? President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in Brussels to discuss achieving a unified European position on the issue of Ukraine’s support. The parties discussed the provision ...

Ukraine’s accelerated integration into the EU should become a central foreign policy element for the EU, the US, and Britain.

Ukraine’s accelerated integration into the EU should become a central foreign policy element for the EU, the US, and Britain. According to Mykhailo Bno-Airiyan, Eurofasttrack is not just a political choice but a strategic necessity. “For Europe and the US, this is a unique chance to consolidate Ukraine in the Western d...

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU.

Von der Leyen in the European Parliament: Supporting Ukraine is a strategic goal for the EU. Continuing and strengthening support for Ukraine while Putin makes every effort to break Ukrainian resistance is a strategic imperative for the EU, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen in the Europe...

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries?

The advantage is on Ukraine’s side: What is happening with the economies of the warring countries? The Economist notes that the Ukrainian economy looks “healthier” than the Russian economy did after the start of the full-scale war. Ukraine’s economy has been rebuilt to navigate th...

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks.

Kallas urges the West to stop pressuring Ukraine into talks because Russia doesn’t want peace. But Kellogg believes both countries are ready for talks. Western capitals need to stop pushing President Zelenskyy into peace talks and instead fulfill their promises of security guarantees for Ukraine, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said. “There&...

European Council in Brussels: What message did Zelenskyy sent to EU leaders?

European Council in Brussels: What message did Zelenskyy sent to EU leaders? President Zelenskyy called on the EU to unite and actively participate in future negotiations to establish peace in Ukraine. He stressed that future talks should be based on strong positions for both ...

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new $286M military aid package; Belgium will not be able to deliver its promised F-16s. Britain will allocate additional military equipment to Ukraine worth £225M ($286M) to support it in the war against Russia. The new package includes: £92M to support the navy £68M for air defense equi...

Thursday, December 19

Zelenskyy to Trump: Freezing the war is dangerous, and negotiations with Putin will take place only on Ukraine’s terms.

Zelenskyy to Trump: Freezing the war is dangerous, and negotiations with Putin will take place only on Ukraine’s terms. Newly elected US President Donald Trump knows that Ukraine does not want to surrender and freeze the war, President Zelenskyy said, commenting on the negotiations with Trump in Paris. “We are no...

NATO will coordinate military assistance to Ukraine instead of the US.

NATO will coordinate military assistance to Ukraine instead of the US. From now on, NATO will play a direct role in Ukraine’s war against Russia, although the involvement of Alliance troops is not envisaged. At the same time, the transfer of control to NATO coordin...

Europe could deploy up to 100,000 troops as peacekeepers to ensure security in Ukraine.

Europe could deploy up to 100,000 troops as peacekeepers to ensure security in Ukraine. European countries could form a deterrent force that would be deployed in Ukraine, with about 40,000 European peacekeepers likely to participate in the mission, but the number could increase to 100,00...

Analysts suggest that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end.

Analysts suggest that the war in Ukraine is nearing its end. Rajan Menon, a scholar at the Saltzman Institute for the Study of War and Peace at Columbia University, believes that the prospects for a peace agreement are now becoming more realistic and that the r...

Wednesday, December 18

Russia plans to continue the war until it fully occupies four Ukrainian regions in 2025.

Russia plans to continue the war until it fully occupies four Ukrainian regions in 2025. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said that Moscow intends to fully seize the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine in 2025. At a Defense Ministry meeting, he confirmed...

The Ukrainian army is struggling to hold some positions on the front; about 50% of the captured territories in the Kursk region have been lost.

The Ukrainian army is struggling to hold some positions on the front; about 50% of the captured territories in the Kursk region have been lost. On December 16, Russian assault units carried out a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the eastern direction. In the resulting combat, some Ukrainian fortifications suffered significant damag...

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