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Monday, April 7

The US has given Russia a few weeks to agree to a ceasefire before increasing its pressure.

The US has given Russia a few weeks to agree to a ceasefire before increasing its pressure. The US recognizes that Russia is violating the ceasefire that was reached in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated. “If there are delaying tactics, we won’t be interested ...

Trump states that Zelenskyy and Putin are ready to negotiate.

Trump states that Zelenskyy and Putin are ready to negotiate. US President Donald Trump believes that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are ready to finalize a ceasefire agreement. According to Trump, significant progress h...

Russian occupation forces have slowed their advance in Ukraine but are preparing a new offensive in several directions.

Russian occupation forces have slowed their advance in Ukraine but are preparing a new offensive in several directions. The UK Ministry of Defense noted that the Russian occupation forces’ advance in Ukraine has decelerated since the beginning of 2025. In March, Russian troops captured 143 square kilometers of Uk...

Friday, April 4

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. NATO could play a crucial role in facilitating a European military mission aimed at securing a peace deal in Ukraine, according to plans being developed by a coalition of Kyiv’s allies. NATO...

Thursday, April 3

Ukraine and Russia both present evidence of energy truce violations to the US.

Ukraine and Russia both present evidence of energy truce violations to the US. Ukraine has provided the US with confirmation of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, which breaches the ceasefire agreement. President Zelenskyy notes that Ukraine has documented every violation...

Wednesday, April 2

Amid negotiations, Russia has increased its attacks along the front and is breaking the terms of the energy truce.

Amid negotiations, Russia has increased its attacks along the front and is breaking the terms of the energy truce. Combat at the front increased noticeably in March, despite ongoing peace talks. Compared to February, the figure increased by approximately 30%, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated. In particula...

Tuesday, April 1

Europe is considering sending aircraft and a naval fleet to Ukraine after the war.

Europe is considering sending aircraft and a naval fleet to Ukraine after the war. France and the UK have suggested that, following the conflict’s end, European troops formed from the coalition of the willing could serve as Ukraine’s security backbone. French leader Emma...

Monday, March 31

Trump is upset with Putin and threatens sanctions on Russian oil.

Trump is upset with Putin and threatens sanctions on Russian oil. President Donald Trump said he’s “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin and would consider “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if a ceasefire with Ukraine cannot be re...

US State Department: High-level talks with Russia are not yet possible. The IMF believes the war will last at least until the end of the year.

US State Department: High-level talks with Russia are not yet possible. The IMF believes the war will last at least until the end of the year. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that it is too early to expect high-level discussions between the US and Russia. For now, the White House is assessing the Kremlin’s response to Washingt...

Putin wants an “interim administration” in Ukraine and a presidential election.

Putin wants an “interim administration” in Ukraine and a presidential election. The Russian dictator proposed discussing the establishment of an interim administration in Ukraine, under the auspices of the UN and several other countries, to conduct elections and form a “wor...

Russia is getting ready for a new offensive in Ukraine.

Russia is getting ready for a new offensive in Ukraine. The new offensive could last from six to nine months, with the aim of strengthening the Kremlin’s position in ceasefire negotiations. To that end, Putin is prolonging talks on a cessation of hos...

Ukraine balks at signing a reworked mineral deal with the US and will insist on increasing investment volumes.

Ukraine balks at signing a reworked mineral deal with the US and will insist on increasing investment volumes. Senior Ukrainian officials indicate that the new mineral agreement draft proposed by the US has little chance of being finalized in its current state. They argue that the agreement gives the impressio...

Friday, March 28

Macron sums up the Paris summit: Ukraine will have naval, air, and ground deterrence forces.

Macron sums up the Paris summit: Ukraine will have naval, air, and ground deterrence forces. Ukraine’s allies plan to station deterrence forces drawn from several countries in Ukraine. The partner countries will also prepare proposals for monitoring compliance with the ceasefire in Ukra...

How to find a compromise? How does the US perceive the territorial issue in the context of ending the Russo-Ukrainian war?

How to find a compromise? How does the US perceive the territorial issue in the context of ending the Russo-Ukrainian war? According to Keith Kellogg, the US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Russia will not relinquish the territories it has already occupied. However, these territories are not lega...

Ukraine summarizes its energy infrastructure losses suffered in the Russian invasion.

Ukraine summarizes its energy infrastructure losses suffered in the Russian invasion. Before the full-scale conflict began, Ukraine’s power plants had an installed capacity of 56.1 GW. Russia occupied 18 GW of generation, including Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Za...

Thursday, March 27

Zelenskyy states that the ceasefire in the Black Sea and regarding energy infrastructure took effect on March 25. Moscow, however, see it differently.

Zelenskyy states that the ceasefire in the Black Sea and regarding energy infrastructure took effect on March 25. Moscow, however, see it differently. An agreement to mutually refrain from attacks on energy facilities, along with a ceasefire in the Black Sea, went into effect that day, President Zelenskyy announced on March 25. He explained that an ...

Europe has backed down from sending its peacekeepers to Ukraine and is seeking alternatives.

Europe has backed down from sending its peacekeepers to Ukraine and is seeking alternatives. Amid discussions about deploying troops to Ukraine to provide security, European nations are also considering other options. This is due to political and logistical challenges faced by these countries...

Tuesday, March 25

Russia strikes the center of Sumy, injuring 100 people; Trump is outraged by the intense shelling.

Russia strikes the center of Sumy, injuring 100 people; Trump is outraged by the intense shelling. On Monday March 24, while negotiations between Russian and American delegations were ongoing in Riyadh, Russia launched a missile strike on the center of Sumy. A residential area, a school, and a chil...

In Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed key issues in the energy sector, shipping safety, and preventing attacks on Ukrainian ports.

In Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed key issues in the energy sector, shipping safety, and preventing attacks on Ukrainian ports. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that the conversation was constructive and meaningful. President Zelenskyy’s primary objective is to achieve lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine. &...

Monday, March 24

Trump states that the framework for a peace agreement has already been established and that the US aims to finalize an agreement by April 20.

Trump states that the framework for a peace agreement has already been established and that the US aims to finalize an agreement by April 20. US President Donald Trump noted that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have seemingly outlined the preliminary conditions for an agreement to end the war. He also emphasized the importance of ongoing suppor...

The EU discusses the deployment of two peacekeeping missions in Ukraine following the war.

The EU discusses the deployment of two peacekeeping missions in Ukraine following the war. One of these missions could operate under the auspices of the UN and involve soldiers from India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, who would be stationed along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The se...

Friday, March 21

Zelenskyy after conversation with Trump: Currently, only the possibility of a partial ceasefire is under discussion. Ukraine will prepare a list of prohibited targets for attacks.

Zelenskyy after conversation with Trump: Currently, only the possibility of a partial ceasefire is under discussion. Ukraine will prepare a list of prohibited targets for attacks. After the phone call between the American and Ukrainian presidents, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked if it’s realistic to achieve a complete ceasefire in a few weeks, as stated by Trump’s special e...

What would an energy truce provide for Ukraine and Russia?

What would an energy truce provide for Ukraine and Russia? Since the war’s onset, Russia has systematically targeted the Ukrainian energy sector. For Kyiv, a primary target among the aggressor’s facilities is the extensive network of Russian oil r...

Britain and the EU are in discussions to accelerate arms deliveries to Ukraine,

Britain and the EU are in discussions to accelerate arms deliveries to Ukraine, according to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. He mentioned that he had talked about increasing military support for Ukraine prior to a potential full ceasefire in a meeting in London with the EU...

Russia conducts a massive air raid on a city in central Ukraine, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine target the Engels airfield.

Russia conducts a massive air raid on a city in central Ukraine, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine target the Engels airfield. Putin demonstrated his stance toward the initiative to establish peace in Ukraine by shelling the Kirovohrad region. “Despite its propaganda statements, Russia’s strikes on Ukraine continu...

Shelling and business uncertainty slowed real GDP growth in Ukraine to 0.5% in February.

Shelling and business uncertainty slowed real GDP growth in Ukraine to 0.5% in February. The growth rate of real Ukrainian GDP decreased to 0.5% during the same month. This downturn is attributed to the damaging effects of Russian shelling on various industries and heightened uncertainty ...

The EU aims to secure €5B for Ukrainian munitions.

The EU aims to secure €5B for Ukrainian munitions. EU officials are developing a strategy to allocate €5B for ammunition, as an agreement on the €40B Ukrainian military aid package remains pending, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Securi...

Thursday, March 20

Ukraine is still committed to a mutual agreement to cease attacks on energy infrastructure despite Moscow’s massive air attack immediately after talks with Washington.

Ukraine is still committed to a mutual agreement to cease attacks on energy infrastructure despite Moscow’s massive air attack immediately after talks with Washington. “We are ready for such a step if it is carried out by both sides. That is, when we agree on this with mediation from the American side and on the condition that the US is the guarantor of this a...

The Trump-Putin call fails to meet expectations as the Kremlin continues to evade a ceasefire in order to gain additional concessions from the US.

The Trump-Putin call fails to meet expectations as the Kremlin continues to evade a ceasefire in order to gain additional concessions from the US. The outcome of the telephone conversation with Putin was far from what the US president had hoped for. The NYT highlights that Putin agreed only to a limited ceasefire but refused a complete end to ho...

Tuesday, March 18

Starmer presents a plan to deploy over 10,000 Western peacekeepers in Ukraine indefinitely.

Starmer presents a plan to deploy over 10,000 Western peacekeepers in Ukraine indefinitely. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during a virtual meeting of the coalition of the willing, detailed plans for deploying Western peacekeeping forces to Ukraine that would be primarily sourced from ...

Europe has made progress on €40B in military aid for Ukraine.

Europe has made progress on €40B in military aid for Ukraine. EU member states have made strides toward a new military aid package for Ukraine worth up to €40B, just days before a leaders’ summit later this week. Following a meeting of foreign ministers from the...

Monday, March 17

Russia supports a ceasefire, but there are nuances: Putin mentions a temporary ceasefire.

Russia supports a ceasefire, but there are nuances: Putin mentions a temporary ceasefire. According to the Russian dictator, “this cessation must be one that leads to long-term peace and addresses the root causes of this crisis.” Putin wants Ukraine to refrain from receiving mi...

Thursday, March 13

Russia is awaiting details of the 30-day ceasefire plan from the US, according to the Kremlin.

Russia is awaiting details of the 30-day ceasefire plan from the US, according to the Kremlin. However, Reuters sources indicate that Russian leader Putin is unlikely to accept the US’ proposed truce. Moscow perceives this as a trap, and it would be challenging for the Kremlin leader to h...

Analysts compared EU countries’ spending on Russian energy and their support for Ukraine.

Analysts compared EU countries’ spending on Russian energy and their support for Ukraine. Experts examined EU countries’ total expenditures on Russian oil and gas imports, alongside the military, financial, and humanitarian aid provided to Ukraine from 2022 to 2024. Italy (€23.55B), ...

Wednesday, March 12

A signal to Putin: Ukraine conducts its largest aerial attack on Russia, deploying more than 300 drones.

A signal to Putin: Ukraine conducts its largest aerial attack on Russia, deploying more than 300 drones. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that on the night of March 11, air defense systems “intercepted and destroyed” 337 drones. The following regions were affected: Kursk, Moscow, Brya...

Paris will oppose any demilitarization of Ukraine, and the EC states its distrust of Putin.

Paris will oppose any demilitarization of Ukraine, and the EC states its distrust of Putin. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, speaking at the Defense and Strategy Forum in Paris, stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine remain the country’s “main security guarantee,”...

Tuesday, March 11

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine.

Brussels seeks to determine the EU’s role in a peace agreement in collaboration with Kyiv. The US insists that Europe should offer security guarantees for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that the decision on what the EU can contribute in a future peace agreement for Ukraine will emerge through close collaboration with Ukraini...

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Military experts have released a plan to monitor and enforce a ceasefire along the frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Geneva Center for Security Policy has issued a document detailing how a ceasefire could be monitored and enforced along the over 1,200-kilometer frontline. The document was previously shared throu...

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly.

German intelligence suggests that Russia could attack NATO sooner than anticipated if the war in Ukraine concludes quickly. Bruno Kahl, head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, stated that Russia’s assault on Europe hinges on how developments unfold in the Ukraine conflict. “A swift resolution to t...

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end.

Investors believe that the war in Ukraine will soon come to an end. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, investor sentiment has become more optimistic about Ukraine’s future. Markets have responded very positively to any advancements toward a long-term an...

Monday, March 10

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding.

Ukraine is determined to sign a mineral agreement with the US, but Trump insists on a ceasefire before proceeding. Ukrainian leadership is keen to finalize this mineral agreement, which is crucial for the two nations’ partnership, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi, who made the statement...

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine?

What risks does the US face in halting the supply of weapons to Ukraine? Most of the funding allocated to Ukraine has remained in the US through orders placed in its defense industry, so President Donald Trump’s decision will result in: Financial losses for defense c...

Despite negotiations, Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy system, making Trump furious.

Despite negotiations, Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s energy system, making Trump furious. On March 7, Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine, targeting energy and gas infrastructure facilities. Naftogaz of Ukraine reported damage to their gas production facilities from the attack, em...

Friday, March 7

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine.

Independently from NATO, Europe is contemplating the deployment of 120 fighter jets to safeguard the skies over Ukraine. Once again, Europe is revisiting the Sky Shield plan, which now includes the deployment of allied air forces in the form of 120 fighter jets to defend Ukrainian airspace. The initiative will operate i...

Most EU countries are against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine without US involvement.

Most EU countries are against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine without US involvement. The EU is evaluating military engagement and civilian missions in Ukraine that may be undertaken to prevent future Russian attack following the conclusion of a peace agreement. The bloc is exploring t...

The US State Department has acknowledged that the war in Ukraine has evolved into a “proxy war” between the US and Russia.

The US State Department has acknowledged that the war in Ukraine has evolved into a “proxy war” between the US and Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the war in Ukraine as a “proxy war” between the US and Russia. “President Trump perceives the war in Ukraine as a protracted conflict,...

“Peacefully” minded Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian cities and Ukrainian businesses.

“Peacefully” minded Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian cities and Ukrainian businesses. On the evening of March 5, Russia launched a missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, killing four people and injuring over 30. In addition to the hotel, 14 apartment buildings, a post office, almost ...

Wednesday, March 5

Ukraine’s president proposes measures to end the war.

Ukraine’s president proposes measures to end the war. Ukraine aims to initiate negotiations to achieve a sustainable peace as soon as possible and is prepared to finalize an agreement on mineral extraction and security guarantees with the US, said Presid...

Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender: How are Kyiv and Europe reacting to the suspension of American aid?

Trump is pushing Ukraine to surrender: How are Kyiv and Europe reacting to the suspension of American aid? Oleksandr Merezhko, the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Committee, commented on the latest decisions from US President Donald Trump, “It seems that Trump is urg...

Putin has received great incentives from the US to continue the war and achieve better results at the front.

Putin has received great incentives from the US to continue the war and achieve better results at the front. A prolonged blockage of American aid will have disastrous consequences for Ukraine. When Trump’s Republican allies forced Congress to suspend arms supplies in 2023, it resulted in a lull on the front,...

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