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Tuesday, June 18

Ukraine seeks to hold a second peace summit before the US elections, and Russia will receive an action plan to end of the war.

Ukraine seeks to hold a second peace summit before the US elections, and Russia will receive an action plan to end of the war. The second Ukrainian Peace Summit can be held before the presidential elections in the US, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Ignazio Cassis. Although the specific terms were not ann...

Peace summit updates: Switzerland will brief Russia and China; two countries have withdrawn their signatures from the joint communiqué.

Peace summit updates: Switzerland will brief Russia and China; two countries have withdrawn their signatures from the joint communiqué. Switzerland will discuss the results of the summit with Russia, China, and other countries that were not among the more than 100 countries and international organizations in attendance, said the Minis...

Ukraine took fourth place in the world’s ranking of arms importers; Europeans are also arming themselves against the background of war.

Ukraine took fourth place in the world’s ranking of arms importers; Europeans are also arming themselves against the background of war. During the period from 2019-2023, Ukraine became the largest arms importer in Europe and ranked fourth in the world, according to information from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ...

Monday, June 17

The final communiqué of the Peace Summit was signed by 80 states and four organizations: What was declared?

The final communiqué of the Peace Summit was signed by 80 states and four organizations: What was declared? During the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, the participants agreed on a common position on three points: food security, nuclear and energy security, and the release of all captured a...

NATO has approved a plan to expand its support to Ukraine, but it will not be €40B annually.

NATO has approved a plan to expand its support to Ukraine, but it will not be €40B annually. According to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the plan envisages the Alliance assuming the international coordination of the supply of weapons and training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. NATO lea...

EU and NATO leaders have responded to Putin’s demands regarding the terms of peace talks with Ukraine.

EU and NATO leaders have responded to Putin’s demands regarding the terms of peace talks with Ukraine. On the eve of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, to which Russia was not invited, the Russian president said that for peace talks to begin Ukrainian troops must completely withdraw from four of its regi...

Friday, June 14

The US and Ukraine have signed a security agreement in Italy, sending a strong signal to Russia.

The US and Ukraine have signed a security agreement in Italy, sending a strong signal to Russia. The bilateral security agreement signed between the US and Ukraine guarantees military support for Ukrainian forces both now and in the future and serves as a signal to Putin that America is ready to ...

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies.

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies. The head of the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, said that Ukraine will receive the first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies this summer. Moreover, Ukraine will have the...

Ukraine’s victory in the war is a basic requirement for its membership in NATO.

Ukraine’s victory in the war is a basic requirement for its membership in NATO. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg noted: “I expect that the allies will make an important announcement in the run-up to the Washington summit and at the summit itself regarding the supply ...

NATO moves to mandate the provision of weapons to Ukraine by member countries.

NATO moves to mandate the provision of weapons to Ukraine by member countries. Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels said the supply of weapons to Ukraine will become mandatory for NATO countries. These supplies will be coordinated by the military bloc’s command...

Thursday, June 13

The US and EU are strengthening their military support for Ukraine, providing various air defense systems.

The US and EU are strengthening their military support for Ukraine, providing various air defense systems. US President Joe Biden decided to transfer another Patriot missile complex to Ukraine, the second system Washington has transferred. The system will be deployed on the front line in just a few days. M...

Wednesday, June 12

The US will allow the transfer of American weapons to the Azov Brigade and permit Ukraine to attack 16% of Russian territory.

The US will allow the transfer of American weapons to the Azov Brigade and permit Ukraine to attack 16% of Russian territory. The US has rescinded its ban on the transfer of American weapons to the Ukrainian Azov Brigade, which has been in place since 2017. From now on, these servicemen will be able to receive the same armed...

Tuesday, June 11

Ukraine continues its successful attacks on the enemy’s military facilities.

Ukraine continues its successful attacks on the enemy’s military facilities. On the evening of June 8, drones attacked the Russian tug, Inzhener Smirnov, and a barge, Section-179, in the Taganrog Bay of the Sea of Azov. In addition, Ukrainian forces hit Russian S-300/S-400 m...

NATO will expand its defense cooperation with Ukraine and share intelligence.

NATO will expand its defense cooperation with Ukraine and share intelligence. NATO plans to expand cooperation with Ukraine in defense technologies and share additional intelligence data to combat Russia in cyber security. The agreement is planned to be finalized before the All...

Monday, June 10

The NATO Secretary General scaled back his proposed €100B fund for Ukraine, but the Alliance plans to create a new special envoy position for Ukraine.

The NATO Secretary General scaled back his proposed €100B fund for Ukraine, but the Alliance plans to create a new special envoy position for Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is abandoning plans to develop a five-year, €100B military aid fund for Ukraine after facing opposition from fellow allies. Instead, a new proposal is being considered with...

During a meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a new $225M military aid package and apologized for the six-month delay in delivering weapons.

During a meeting with Zelenskyy, Biden announced a new $225M military aid package and apologized for the six-month delay in delivering weapons. The American and Ukrainian leaders met in Paris, where they both came to mark the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy. US President Joe Biden announced a new defe...

Paris will provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv and launch a training program for Ukrainian pilots.

Paris will provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv and launch a training program for Ukrainian pilots. The training will begin this summer and will take five to six months, and the handover of the planes will take place closer to the end of the year, French President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting ...

Friday, June 7

Biden promises to continue supporting Ukraine but will not allow strikes on the Kremlin with US weapons.

Biden promises to continue supporting Ukraine but will not allow strikes on the Kremlin with US weapons. The US and its allies will continue to help Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression to prevent the country from being enslaved and endangering Europe, US President Joe Biden said during a cere...

Thursday, June 6

Russia has taken out 35 GW of Ukraine’s electricity generation capability since the beginning of the war.

Russia has taken out 35 GW of Ukraine’s electricity generation capability since the beginning of the war. So far, the Russian Federation has destroyed over 60% of Ukraine’s electricity production in over two years, decreasing generation from 55 to 20 GW. Currently, Ukrainian energy companies limit electri...

Russia produces 200-300% more shells than the West combined, and for 75% less.

Russia produces 200-300% more shells than the West combined, and for 75% less. Russia has increased its military production faster than NATO expected, and the countries of the Alliance have taken longer to increase their production than they should have, as stated by NATO Secret...

Wednesday, June 5

President Biden: Peace in Ukraine does not mean NATO membership.

President Biden: Peace in Ukraine does not mean NATO membership. In an interview with TIME, US President Joe Biden said that peace in Ukraine means ensuring that “Russia never, never, never, never occupies Ukraine”. But this does not mean NATO membershi...

The US is discussing with Ukraine the expansion of the strike area in Russian territory, and Italy is providing an additional SAMP/T.

The US is discussing with Ukraine the expansion of the strike area in Russian territory, and Italy is providing an additional SAMP/T. Washington is in talks with Kyiv about expanding the scale of strikes in the territory of the Russian Federation, said John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications at the National Security Coun...

NATO is developing logistical paths to transfer American troops in the event of Russian aggression against European allies.

NATO is developing logistical paths to transfer American troops in the event of Russian aggression against European allies. NATO is developing several “land corridors” to transfer American forces and armored vehicles to the front line in the event of a major European ground war with the Russian Federation, writ...

Tuesday, June 4

The Netherlands will allow the use of F-16s on targets in Russia, and Germany will permit Ukraine to shoot down Russian aircraft with Patriot systems.

The Netherlands will allow the use of F-16s on targets in Russia, and Germany will permit Ukraine to shoot down Russian aircraft with Patriot systems. During her trip to Singapore, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren reassured Kyiv that the 24 F-16 fighter jets the Netherlands intends to donate to Ukraine may be used to strike targets inside Russ...

Ukraine is successfully counterattacking and destroying enemy equipment in the Russian Federation.

Ukraine is successfully counterattacking and destroying enemy equipment in the Russian Federation. According to BILD analysts, the Ukrainian military counterattacked in Vovchansk and retook several blocks. “Only 25% of the city’s territory is under unequivocal Russian control compared t...

Ukraine needs money for its army, and these are the reasons.

Ukraine needs money for its army, and these are the reasons. The state budget lacks funds to fully finance the Defense Forces of Ukraine due to assumptions about improvement in the security situation, increased spending on the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and ...

Businesses in Ukraine are increasingly threatened by a lack of workers, not war.

Businesses in Ukraine are increasingly threatened by a lack of workers, not war. Mobilization in Ukraine has led to the significant draining of personnel from the Ukrainian economy. In addition, more than six million people have fled the war, and many men work in the shadow econom...

Monday, June 3

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia.

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia. During his trip to Odesa at the end of last week, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new €500M military aid package for Ukraine. The aid includes a large number of missiles for Iris-T...

Ukraine and the US will sign a security agreement during the G7 summit in Italy.

Ukraine and the US will sign a security agreement during the G7 summit in Italy. The Presidents of the US and Ukraine, Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will sign a bilateral security agreement during the G7 summit on June 13-15. The agreement between Ukraine and the US is consid...

The US still forbids Ukraine from hitting Russian territory with ATACMS missiles.

The US still forbids Ukraine from hitting Russian territory with ATACMS missiles. The US has allowed Ukrainian forces to use artillery and launch short-range missiles against military facilities in Russian territory that are used for attacks on the Kharkiv region. However, US autho...

NATO will present a new €40B annual financing scheme for Ukraine and “build a bridge” to membership.

NATO will present a new €40B annual financing scheme for Ukraine and “build a bridge” to membership. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes in the approval of the Ukraine’s new defense financing system by the Alliance members at the NATO summit. After the ministerial meeting in Prague, dedi...

Sweden will provide Ukraine with €6.5B under a security agreement and consider transferring Gripen aircraft.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with €6.5B under a security agreement and consider transferring Gripen aircraft. A security agreement signed on May 31 between Ukraine and Sweden will provide Kyiv with SEK 75B (€6.5B) in military aid, and it also stipulates the prospect of transferring JAS 39 Gripen aircraft to U...

Ukraine needs €7-10B annually for basic ammunition supplies.

Ukraine needs €7-10B annually for basic ammunition supplies. Czech Governmental Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine Tomasz Kopechny said, Ukraine’s basic need for large-caliber projectiles, and this is not only 120-155 mm but also mortar caliber 81 mm...

Friday, May 31

Germany is close to allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, the US is slowly warming to the idea, and Denmark will allow F-16 fighter jets to attack inside Russia.

Germany is close to allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, the US is slowly warming to the idea, and Denmark will allow F-16 fighter jets to attack inside Russia. According to Politico, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may allow Ukraine to strike Russia with German weapons. He declared that Ukraine has a right to use German weapons “within international law....

On May 31, NATO countries will discuss the €100B package of military support for Ukraine that has been proposed by Stoltenberg.

On May 31, NATO countries will discuss the €100B package of military support for Ukraine that has been proposed by Stoltenberg. According to Reuters, amid uncertainty regarding the US’ future support for Ukraine stemming from the possible reelection of former President Donald Trump to the White House, the Secretary General of ...

The US will supply Ukraine with more large-caliber ammunition: a new plant with a capacity of 30,000 shells per month was opened in Texas.

The US will supply Ukraine with more large-caliber ammunition: a new plant with a capacity of 30,000 shells per month was opened in Texas. Texas has opened a new factory to produce 155 mm artillery shells, reports the NYT. As noted, the enterprise will produce about 30,000 shells every month. The opening of the new General Dynamics plant...

Thursday, May 30

So far, 11 countries have given Ukraine permission to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, and Putin spouts threats.

So far, 11 countries have given Ukraine permission to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, and Putin spouts threats. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said that his country has no objections to Ukraine using Polish weapons to hit targets in Russian territory. Similar permission was also granted b...

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory.

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory. In his blog, Timothy Ash drew attention to the numbers: the West spent $100B a year for the past two years to support Ukraine in its fight. However, Russia is increasing its defense spending to $140B ...

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change?

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change? The Ministry of Defense of Sweden, in addition to supplying the ASC 890 aircraft, has provided its entire stock of Pansarbandvagn 302 (PBV 302) armored personnel carriers. The package also includes, R...

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells.

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells. On May 28, Ukraine signed a security agreement with Portugal, which includes the provision of €126M in military aid by the end of the year and support in defense sector reforms, demining, and reconstr...

Wednesday, May 29

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine.

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine. The EU can mobilize another €6.7-6.9B to purchase weapons for Ukraine through the European Peace Fund (EPF), though more work remains to be done before these funds can be used, said the High Represent...

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement.

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement. The EU Council approved five main EU security and defense priorities in the context of a combination of challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and increasing tensions in the Middle Eas...

The EU is considering holding the next peace summit with the participation of the Russian Federation.

The EU is considering holding the next peace summit with the participation of the Russian Federation. The EU is discussing the transition from the Ukrainian peace summit next month to a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia in the fall with the Russian Federation’s participation, writes Bloomberg. China an...

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative.

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative. NATO countries are demanding Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg provide more details about his proposed €100B aid fund for Ukraine. The Secretary General’s idea is part of a plan if Donald Trump...

A security agreement and F-16s pledged by Belgium; allies will provide drones, a Patriot system, and protection in the sky over western Ukraine.

A security agreement and F-16s pledged by Belgium; allies will provide drones, a Patriot system, and protection in the sky over western Ukraine. Belgium has signed a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine to provide support over 10 years. This year, the document states that the country will provide €977M in military support. In addition, as...

Tuesday, May 28

Sweden will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with the weapons it provides.

Sweden will allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with the weapons it provides. “According to international law, Ukraine has the right to defend itself through military actions directed against the invader’s territory if these actions comply with the laws and customs of war...

The NBU has downgraded its growth forecast for the Ukrainian economy over losses in the energy sector.

The NBU has downgraded its growth forecast for the Ukrainian economy over losses in the energy sector. The National Bank worsened its 2024 growth forecast for Ukraine’s economy from 3.6% to 3% due to the severe consequences from Russia’s missile attacks on energy infrastructure. The central...

Monday, May 27

NATO is insisting on Ukraine being allowed to strike inside Russia with Western weapons.

NATO is insisting on Ukraine being allowed to strike inside Russia with Western weapons. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the time has come for certain allies to review their restrictions on the use of weapons they have provided to Ukraine against targets in Russian t...

The consequences of the latest Russian attacks: An Epicentr and a printing house in Kharkiv.

The consequences of the latest Russian attacks: An Epicentr and a printing house in Kharkiv. On May 25, Russia struck the Epicentr shopping center in Kharkiv with two guided aerial bombs (KABs). As a result, at least 16 people died and 43 were injured. According to the mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor ...

Ukraine has stopped the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region and is planning a counteroffensive.

Ukraine has stopped the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region and is planning a counteroffensive. Ukrainian troops stopped the Russian offensive in the northern Kharkiv region and are already inflicting fire damage on enemy forces. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are planning offensive actions, said D...

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