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Thursday, October 17

Significant deepening of relations and a new level of desperation: North Korean military involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine.

Significant deepening of relations and a new level of desperation: North Korean military involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine. If the information about the participation of North Korean military personnel on Russia’s behalf in the war against Ukraine is confirmed, it would indicate a significant deepening of relations b...

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament.

Zelenskyy presents the Victory Plan for Ukraine to the Ukrainian Parliament. The Victory Plan consists of five points and three secret annexes that have been provided to Ukraine’s partners. The five points are: The first point is geopolitical, and presupposes UkraineR...

Tuesday, October 15

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons.

Europe is changing the vector of its military support to Ukraine: Investments will replace the supply of weapons. The EU’s recent decision to allocate $440M to Ukraine to support its defense industry indicates a sharp turnaround in the bloc’s approach to Russia’s war. One of the EU diplomats not...

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies.

Borrell calls Russian aggression against Ukraine an existential threat to the EU and for investment in defense technologies. EU High Representative Josep Borrell noted that Russia’s aggressive war is seen as an existential threat to the EU. Therefore, the determination of joint borrowing to finance Ukrainian military ...

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030.

The German opposition supports the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and expects Russia to attack NATO by 2030. The Leader of the Opposition and a candidate for Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, expressed his readiness to support the provision of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. “If the ...

Monday, October 14

Mike Johnson is counting on Trump’s victory, which will end the war and cut financing for Ukraine.

Mike Johnson is counting on Trump’s victory, which will end the war and cut financing for Ukraine. The speaker of the US House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, hopes that Donald Trump will win the presidential election, ending the war in Ukraine and eliminating the need for the approval...

The ISW highlighted the potential consequences of Ukraine’s strikes on ammunition depots in Russia.

The ISW highlighted the potential consequences of Ukraine’s strikes on ammunition depots in Russia. Strikes by Ukrainian forces against targets on Russian territory may affect Russia’s entire offensive operations in Ukraine, the ISW noted, after recent strikes on a warehouse containing Shahed ...

Increased Russian attacks on Ukraine’s seaports spur rising costs for ship insurance.

Increased Russian attacks on Ukraine’s seaports spur rising costs for ship insurance. The cost of insurance for ships passing through the Ukrainian Black Sea export corridor has increased significantly during the last week due to increased Russian attacks. The insurance price exceeds 1...

Friday, October 11

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine.

The West searches for scapegoats in Putin’s military aggression against Ukraine. US President Joe Biden said that Barack Obama is the one who should be held responsible for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine in 2014, the annexation of Crimea, and the war in ...

Thursday, October 10

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability.

Zelenskyy at the Ukraine-South East Europe summit: We can move the situation toward peace and long-term stability. The Foundations of Peace document, which will contain detailed conditions for a just end to the war, will be ready by November, President Zelenskyy said at the Ukraine–South East Europe summit. Accord...

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war.

With Ramstein is delayed, Zelensky softens his stance on negotiations and ending the war. The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden at the German Ramstein Air Base will not occur due to hurricanes in the US. At the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy was expected to demonstrate a chang...

Orban expects Trump’s victory in the US election and for him to establish peace in Ukraine.

Orban expects Trump’s victory in the US election and for him to establish peace in Ukraine. A few days after the US presidential elections on November 5, Hungary will host EU leaders at a summit in Budapest. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the upcoming summit as a moment to u...

Wednesday, October 9

Analysts observe record losses for the Russian Federation in terms of manpower and equipment in Ukraine.

Analysts observe record losses for the Russian Federation in terms of manpower and equipment in Ukraine. As noted by the ISW, Russian forces have lost at least five armored divisions since the start of the offensive operation to capture Avdiivka in October 2023, as well as during intensified offensive op...

Tuesday, October 8

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles.

Following a massive night drone attack, Russia bombards Kyiv with ballistic missiles. On the morning of October 7, Russian forces launched three X-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missiles toward the city of Starokostyantyniv, Khmelnytskyi region, and Kyiv. Two missiles were shot down by Ukraini...

Monday, October 7

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months.

The West has been discussing the West German model in the context of Ukraine’s accession to NATO for 18 months. This model represents, in the Western community’s opinion, what may become the most likely scenario for the end of the hot phase of the war in Ukraine and prevent a new one, writes the FT. In th...

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership.

Zelenskyy will present his Victory Plan at the Ramstein meeting on October 12 and propose concrete steps toward NATO membership. “We will present the Victory Plan – clear, concrete steps to a fair end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine is what can stop Russian aggression,”...

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024.

Slovakia has increased its arms exports to Ukraine but has plans to convince Ukraine to maintain transit of Russian gas after 2024. Bratislava is actively selling weapons to Ukraine even though current Prime Minister Robert Fico came to power criticizing his political opponents for helping Ukraine. He called his political rivals t...

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region but lacks the forces to continue intense fighting.

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region but lacks the forces to continue intense fighting. Ukraine’s military predicts an intensification of assault actions by Russian troops in the Orikhov and Mala Tokmachka settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region soon, said a representative of the ...

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends.

Germany proposed the creation of a contact group for European post-war order after the Russian war in Ukraine ends. As reported by DW, Friedrich Merz, the candidate for German chancellor from the opposition bloc, suggested that Germany, Poland, France, and the UK form a contact group to establish Europe’s pos...

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year.

The EU is spending insufficiently on its defense as a whole, but Poland will allocate a record amount to this sector next year. The European Court of Auditors claims that the €1.5B budget planned by the EU for the development of the defense industry, as well as two years of other spending, is insufficient in the face of the ch...

The cost of restoring Ukraine will be at least 200% higher than the previous $157B estimate.

The cost of restoring Ukraine will be at least 200% higher than the previous $157B estimate. The head of the Parliamentary Committee on Urban Development, Olena Shulyak, noted that according to preliminary estimates, more than 50% of Ukraine’s housing stock was destroyed or damaged, and...

Friday, October 4

After his inauguration, new NATO Secretary General Rutte has arrived in Kyiv.

After his inauguration, new NATO Secretary General Rutte has arrived in Kyiv. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during his first foreign visit to Kyiv at a press conference following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, confirmed that the Ukrainian issue will be his key priorit...

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan.

The US is counting on a quick start to a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine and sees value in the Victory Plan. The US hopes for a quick start to a diplomatic settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine, said US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. He noted that awareness that some issues will have to ...

Russia has regained only 20% of its territory in the Ukrainian-occupied Kursk region. Vugledar’s capture will have a limited impact on Russian operations in the Donbas.

Russia has regained only 20% of its territory in the Ukrainian-occupied Kursk region. Vugledar’s capture will have a limited impact on Russian operations in the Donbas. On October 6, it will be two months since the beginning of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region. According to various estimates, Russia has reclaimed between 8% and...

Thursday, October 3

Ukraine’s indirect economic losses from the war exceed $1.1T.

Ukraine’s indirect economic losses from the war exceed $1.1T. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion through July 2024, the total amount of Ukraine’s indirect losses, including current and projected losses of revenue and added value, is estimated a...

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member.

Ukraine will become the second strongest European NATO member. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, said that Ukraine will have NATO’s second strongest army on the European continent after joining th...

An ex-Russian government leader calls for increased support for Ukraine and suggests a way to leave Moscow without enough resources to continue the war.

An ex-Russian government leader calls for increased support for Ukraine and suggests a way to leave Moscow without enough resources to continue the war. A drop in oil prices to $40 per barrel within a year would lead to Russia lacking funds to wage its war against Ukraine, said former Russian Prime Minister Mykhailo Kasyanov at the Warsaw Security For...

Wednesday, October 2

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory.

The EU calls energy a decisive front this winter, and urges Ukraine to be allowed strikes on Russian territory. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said that the main topics in the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in New York were the support of Ukraine before the approach of winter and the avoidance of...

Tuesday, October 1

Blinken accuses China of helping Putin continue his aggression against Ukraine.

Blinken accuses China of helping Putin continue his aggression against Ukraine. The West has received evidence regarding the supply of weapons. By exporting goods to Russia that strengthen its military-industrial complex, Beijing is fueling Putin’s “military machine,&...

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid.

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid. Military supplies for Ukraine for next year are in jeopardy due to some allies’ financial difficulties, and other countries are unwilling to increase their aid contributions. Ukraine is trying t...

Monday, September 30

Zelenskyy met Biden, Harris, and Trump and shared his Victory Plan with them.

Zelenskyy met Biden, Harris, and Trump and shared his Victory Plan with them. During the meeting with the head of the White House, Joe Biden, President Zelenskyy presented his plan for victory over Russia, discussed its diplomatic, economic, and military aspects, and the two le...

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year.

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year. The White House announced a Ukrainian military aid package worth $7.9B, including additional Patriot batteries, air defense equipment, UAVs, long-range missiles, air-to-ground munitions, and money to ...

Thursday, September 26

The war will not end through negotiation; Russia must be forced to peace by force – Zelenskyy at the UN.

The war will not end through negotiation; Russia must be forced to peace by force – Zelenskyy at the UN. President Zelenskyy stated at the UN Security Council that the war between Russia and Ukraine cannot be ended through negotiations alone, and Moscow must be forced to make peace. Zelenskyy called on W...

Borrell promises the EU’s support for Ukraine regardless of US policy.

Borrell promises the EU’s support for Ukraine regardless of US policy. The EU will continue to support Ukraine, which resists Russian aggression, and this position will not depend on what the new US administration will do, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in New...

While Biden insisted on further support for Ukraine, Trump declared that the US must pull out of the war.

While Biden insisted on further support for Ukraine, Trump declared that the US must pull out of the war. US President Joe Biden called on UN member states to be tireless in supporting Ukraine to help it win the war and preserve its freedom. “The world has yet another choice to make. Will we maintai...

At the UN, the US Secretary of State calls for those who support and fuel Putin’s aggression – Iran, North Korea and China – to stop.

At the UN, the US Secretary of State calls for those who support and fuel Putin’s aggression – Iran, North Korea and China – to stop. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that to promote peace in Ukraine, it is necessary to stop Iran, North Korea, and China from enabling the Russian war machine. During his speech at the meetin...

Ukraine hopes for India’s help in reaching a peace agreement.

Ukraine hopes for India’s help in reaching a peace agreement. President Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23 in New York, and the leaders and their entourages discussed the path to a peace agreement. Politico writes that a high-...

The capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry are insufficient to combat Russia.

The capabilities of Ukraine’s defense industry are insufficient to combat Russia. Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Gavrylyuk said that “We do not have enough developed capabilities in our defense-industrial complex to win this war with our weapons. For a long time, under corru...

Wednesday, September 25

Zelenskyy will demand guarantees of further American support from Biden in the event Trump is victorious.

Zelenskyy will demand guarantees of further American support from Biden in the event Trump is victorious. President Zelenskyy will press for security guarantees from the US, so that if Donald Trump wins the presidential election, Ukraine will not be forced into an unfavorable peace agreement that would in...

Moscow has turned the Kursk offensive to its advantage: Russian troops are slowly approaching Pokrovsk.

Moscow has turned the Kursk offensive to its advantage: Russian troops are slowly approaching Pokrovsk. According to the Ukrainian military, “Moscow managed to take advantage of Kyiv’s decision to redirect its troops to the Kursk region.” Kyiv’s plan with the Kursk offensive was ...

Zelenskyy says the war will end sooner than expected; Russia does not seek to negotiate and wants Ukraine to surrender.

Zelenskyy says the war will end sooner than expected; Russia does not seek to negotiate and wants Ukraine to surrender. President Zelenskyy said that Russia’s war against Ukraine may end sooner than many expect and emphasized the importance of strengthening the Ukrainian army. “The Victory Plan is to streng...

Tuesday, September 24

Zelenskyy sums up the results of the Kursk operation and confirms the continuation of the offensive foreseen by the Victory Plan.

Zelenskyy sums up the results of the Kursk operation and confirms the continuation of the offensive foreseen by the Victory Plan. The Kursk operation is part of Ukraine’s Victory Plan, demonstrating that the Ukrainian military can go on the offensive. In addition, it has already shown “some results,” said Presi...

Territorial concessions will begin a global war – Zelenskyy responds to JD Vance’s “peace proposals.”

Territorial concessions will begin a global war – Zelenskyy responds to JD Vance’s “peace proposals.” US vice-presidential candidate JD Vance’s idea that the war can be ended by Ukraine surrendering its territories to Russia is unacceptable, President Zelenskyy said. “Such a scenario would...

Monday, September 23

The US and Britain might allow Ukraine to strike Russia using Storm Shadow missiles without any public announcement.

The US and Britain might allow Ukraine to strike Russia using Storm Shadow missiles without any public announcement. Washington and London are believed to be working toward permitting Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles for strikes on Russian territory, but any such announcement will not be made public to preserve ...

Ukraine’s attack on the ammunition depot in Toropets will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region as Kyiv’s attacks continue.

Ukraine’s attack on the ammunition depot in Toropets will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region as Kyiv’s attacks continue. The attack on the Russian ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver region, on September 18 will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region, British intelligence reported. The General Staff of Estonia als...

Friday, September 20

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year.

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year. The German government announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which included 22 Leopard tanks, 22 MRAP armored cars, five Bandvagn tracked all-terrain vehicles and one Warthog, three Gepard anti-airc...

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional.

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional. The primary and short-term tasks for Ukraine’s partners are to help restore its energy generation capacity before winter and repel the Russian offensive around Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Th...

Russia produces more than 130 long-range missiles and 500 drones per month. Despite Moscow’s protests, Ukraine has been receiving ammunition from India for over a year.

Russia produces more than 130 long-range missiles and 500 drones per month. Despite Moscow’s protests, Ukraine has been receiving ammunition from India for over a year. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the aggressor produces 132-171 long-range missiles per month. This is about the same as used for the record shelling on August 26. The production rate of Shahed-13...

Thursday, September 19

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year.

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that negotiations to increase the current Ukrainian aid budget for this year, which currently stands at €7.5B, are “very promising” and are lik...

Ukraine destroyed a year’s worth of enemy missiles and a warehouse worth almost $40M in the Tver region.

Ukraine destroyed a year’s worth of enemy missiles and a warehouse worth almost $40M in the Tver region. In the village of Toropets in the Tver region of the Russian Federation, Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian missile depot worth ₽3.6B ($39.2M). The facility housed the Main Missile and Artillery Dir...

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