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Tuesday, March 4

Tusk: Ukraine’s allies, including Europe, Turkey, and Canada, should prepare a clear plan for negotiations with Russia.

Tusk: Ukraine’s allies, including Europe, Turkey, and Canada, should prepare a clear plan for negotiations with Russia. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the allies need to develop a clear and systematic strategy for peace talks with Russia. Tusk also believes that Europe, Turkey, and Canada should actively...

EU leaders at the summit in London reached an agreement on four measures to provide Ukrainian support.

EU leaders at the summit in London reached an agreement on four measures to provide Ukrainian support. After the summit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that they are in accord with four points that will enable Ukraine to pursue a peace agreement and end the war from a position of strengt...

Waltz expects Ukraine to trade its occupied territories for security guarantees, and Zelenskyy promptly responds.

Waltz expects Ukraine to trade its occupied territories for security guarantees, and Zelenskyy promptly responds. In coming peace talks, Ukraine will need to temporarily cede territories currently occupied by Russia in order to receive security guarantees that Russia will comply with, according to US National Sec...

The US states that Ukraine’s funding hinges on Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace. Will the Ukrainian budget be able to cope without US assistance?

The US states that Ukraine’s funding hinges on Zelenskyy’s commitment to peace. Will the Ukrainian budget be able to cope without US assistance? US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick remarked that Ukraine will not receive funding unless President Zelenskyy actively “strives for peace.” He emphasized that the US was prepared to si...

British intelligence predicts an increase in the Russian economy’s dependence on the war.

British intelligence predicts an increase in the Russian economy’s dependence on the war. British intelligence believes that Russia will likely spend more on defense in 2025 than anticipated in this year’s budget due to inflationary pressures. This is, in part, because inflation will...

Monday, March 3

On Friday, Zelenskyy and Trump clashed at the White House over security guarantees for Ukraine.

On Friday, Zelenskyy and Trump clashed at the White House over security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly confronted statements made by US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The disagreement began with Zelensky’s insistence on Ukraine...

The signing of mineral agreement between Ukraine and the US was hindered by a dispute between the presidents in the Oval Office.

The signing of mineral agreement between Ukraine and the US was hindered by a dispute between the presidents in the Oval Office. The agreement on Ukraine’s minerals and rare earth metals with the US was not signed following a heated disagreement between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was televised li...

The US is considering whether to completely halt military aid to Ukraine.

The US is considering whether to completely halt military aid to Ukraine. The Trump administration is contemplating the possibility of ending even indirect military assistance to Ukraine. This includes discontinuing military funding, intelligence sharing, training for Ukrai...

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months.

Without US assistance, Ukraine can resist Russia for at least six months. If the US administration decides to withdraw its support, Ukraine will be able to fight for another six months, according to Kyiv’s assessment. “This is probably true. The war is increasin...

A coalition of the willing: Britain and France are preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine and achieve long-term peace.

A coalition of the willing: Britain and France are preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine and achieve long-term peace. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Great Britain and France will lead a “coalition of the willing” and work together with Kyiv and its allies to present a plan to end the Russ...

Europe may need to spend up to $350B if American aid to Ukraine is cut off.

Europe may need to spend up to $350B if American aid to Ukraine is cut off. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in the event of a total cancellation of American military assistance to Ukraine, European nations would have to allocate an addit...

Friday, February 28

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table.

Trump promises to reclaim as much of Ukraine’s Russian-occupied territory as possible as part of a negotiated peace agreement, but NATO membership is off the table. US President Donald Trump stated that during the negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war the US will aim to restore as many of the Russian-occupied territories to Ukraine’s possession as p...

The US will not provide Ukraine with strong security guarantees but will demand them from Europe. Britain, Italy and Turkey react.

The US will not provide Ukraine with strong security guarantees but will demand them from Europe. Britain, Italy and Turkey react. Donald Trump said that he “is not going to give too many security guarantees to Ukraine,” and “Let Europe do it. It is in their interests; it is their neighbor. But we will remain pa...

Russia wants to make deals with the US to end the war on its own terms.

Russia wants to make deals with the US to end the war on its own terms. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special representative for foreign economic cooperation, has targeted President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk to persuade them to engage in agreements wi...

Thursday, February 27

Analysts: The amount of direct US aid to Ukraine is significantly lower than what politicians claim.

Analysts: The amount of direct US aid to Ukraine is significantly lower than what politicians claim. Over three years of full-scale war, the total financial aid that Ukraine has received from the US reaches $50.9B. Of this, $18.3B is military aid, while the remaining $32.6B consists of direct budget ...

Ukraine attacked a key Russian port and seized control of an important village near Pokrovsk.

Ukraine attacked a key Russian port and seized control of an important village near Pokrovsk. The seaport in Tuapse was targeted by Ukrainian drones on the night of February 26; the seaport is located in the Krasnodar region and plays a crucial role in Russia’s energy sector. It is one o...

Ukraine will receive €700M for a long-term demining program.

Ukraine will receive €700M for a long-term demining program. According to the Ministry of Defense, international partners will allocate this amount to Ukraine to purchase equipment for demining operations as part of a long-term program that has been operating s...

Wednesday, February 26

Trump: Ukraine reclaiming a portion of its occupied territory is on the table during the current US-Russia negotiations.

Trump: Ukraine reclaiming a portion of its occupied territory is on the table during the current US-Russia negotiations. US President Donald Trump stated on February 24 that he considers it realistic for Ukraine to reclaim some of its territories that are currently occupied by Russia, although it will be challenging. He...

Macron outlined steps for talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia.

Macron outlined steps for talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with Donald Trump on February 24 in Washington, warned that “peace cannot mean surrender” for Kyiv. Macron supports President Zelenskyy visiting t...

France and Britain are drafting Ukrainian security guarantees, while Germany discusses establishing a fund to boost Ukraine’s defense and provide assistance.

France and Britain are drafting Ukrainian security guarantees, while Germany discusses establishing a fund to boost Ukraine’s defense and provide assistance. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France and Britain have created a plan to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, which may involve deploying European troops on Ukrainian soil. During a mee...

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026.

Biden ensured the supply of American weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2026. According to the WSJ, Ukraine will receive weapons from the US throughout 2025, as former US President Biden, before leaving the White House, tried to ensure that Ukraine would be able to resist Russi...

Not all EU countries are in support of Kallas’s €20B military aid initiative for Ukraine.

Not all EU countries are in support of Kallas’s €20B military aid initiative for Ukraine. Some EU countries do not support the initiative proposed by top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas to send Ukraine up to €20B in military aid, although the idea has received broad support among governments. The ...

Tuesday, February 25

Zelenskyy proposes security guarantees based on the existing 28 bilateral security agreements.

Zelenskyy proposes security guarantees based on the existing 28 bilateral security agreements. This year should mark the beginning of genuine and reliable peace, President Zelenskyy stated on February 24, the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Putin will not grant us t...

The Nordic and Baltic countries have called on all Europeans to help Ukraine achieve peace from a position of strength.

The Nordic and Baltic countries have called on all Europeans to help Ukraine achieve peace from a position of strength. This was stated by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and co-authored by the foreign ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. The article notes that the...

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression.

Europe must invest approximately €250B into its defense annually in order to effectively counter future Russian aggression. Given its economic strength, the EU can allocate around €250B each year to defense. This expenditure, which represents 1.5% of the EU’s GDP, would enable Europe to mobilize around 300,000 soldie...

Monday, February 24

The White House claims that Trump may end war in Ukraine this week.

The White House claims that Trump may end war in Ukraine this week. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump is confident in the possibility of concluding an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, and this could happen as early as...

Following Russian attacks, Ukrainian gas production has decreased by 40%, forcing it to import fuel.

Following Russian attacks, Ukrainian gas production has decreased by 40%, forcing it to import fuel. After Russian missile strikes on gas infrastructure, gas production in Ukraine has decreased by 40%. In February and March, Ukraine plans to import up to 800 million cubic meters of blue fuel from Eur...

The Russian Federation, which “seeks peace”, is attacking civilian targets in Ukrainian cities using a record number of drones.

The Russian Federation, which “seeks peace”, is attacking civilian targets in Ukrainian cities using a record number of drones. On the night of February 23, the Russian military attacked Ukraine with a record number of drones – 267 – and three ballistic missiles. The previous two nights, they used 160 attack drones against Ukr...

The US is presenting its own version of a resolution to the war in Ukraine to the UN, which includes amendments from the Russian side.

The US is presenting its own version of a resolution to the war in Ukraine to the UN, which includes amendments from the Russian side. On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the US submitted a draft resolution to the UN. This resolution expresses condolences for the victims of the “Russian-Uk...

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions.

Military aid: Europeans step up support for Ukraine amid Trump’s actions. The EU is preparing a new €20B military aid package for Ukraine amid US President Trump’s attempts to reach a quick peace settlement with Russia. The funds will be used to strengthen UkraineR...

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...

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