Ukraine

General Hodges: NATO summit in Washington is unlikely to have any significant positive results for Ukraine Currently, there is "not enough energy" in the Alliance on the issue of Ukraine’s membership. And there are leaders who are doing the Kremlin’s work inside the European Union. 01.01.24 14:35 8 217 90 War in Ukraine

Ukrainian hackers "congratulated" owners of more than 53 Russian companies that supported war against Ukraine on New Year’s holidays Ukrainian hackers attacked the websites of Russian companies before the New Year. 29.12.23 17:46 12 188 37 Incidents

Meeting between leaders of Ukraine and Hungary is planned in near future - OP The Office of the President is working on a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Hungary. 28.12.23 19:35 1 177 21 Incidents

Supporting Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity will remain priority during Italy’s presidency in G7," - Tajani. Ukraine, the Middle East, and artificial intelligence will be at the center of attention during Italy’s presidency in the G7 next year. 27.12.23 12:51 532 1 War in Ukraine

Orban: Ukraine’s membership in NATO would oblige Hungary to send its troops there "very next morning" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Ukraine’s membership in NATO means that Hungary would be obliged "the very next morning" to send its troops there. Budapest doesn’t want that. 21.12.23 14:38 5 475 67 World

Switzerland will allocate almost $14 million in financial aid to Ukraine The government of Switzerland announced the allocation of additional financial aid for Ukraine in the winter period in the amount of 13.66 million dollars. 21.12.23 08:08 561 9 War in Ukraine

Erdogan after his visit to Orban: Ukraine deserves EU membership less than Turkey, which has been "waiting at door for years" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the European Union will "slow down" Ukraine and Moldova’s accession applications. Ankara has been a candidate country since 2005 and deserves this chance more than Ukraine. Turkey has more potential for this strategically and economically. 19.12.23 16:15 7 982 72 World

Ukraine should agree to "freeze" war and call it victory - Financial Times Even some of the most ardent Western supporters of Ukraine are now talking about the need for it to recognise the frozen conflict and declare victory. 19.12.23 14:10 46 723 273 Previously in trend: War

UK conducts its first trade mission to Ukraine: defence industry representatives sign number of agreements with Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS Last week, a UK trade mission visited Ukraine for the first time, including representatives of the government and defence industry. The meetings resulted in a number of agreements, including with the Ministry of Defence. 18.12.23 15:26 1 955 3 Economics

US Senate will vote on aid to Ukraine next week - Democratic leader Schumer The US Senate will return to work on Monday, hoping to get a border deal to allocate aid to Ukraine. 15.12.23 18:20 13 827 61 World

Ukraine and Turkey ready to ratify free trade agreement in near future - Ministry of Economy The governments of Ukraine and Turkey are ready to ratify the free trade agreement in the near future. The agreement will enter into force in early 2024 and will open up new opportunities for duty-free or partially duty-free trade between the two countries. 13.12.23 14:07 435 0 Economics

Canada will help Ukraine become member of European Union, - Foreign Minister Joly Canada will actively assist Ukraine on the path to gaining membership in the European Union and will be inclined to similar assistance from international partners. 13.12.23 08:47 1 011 1 War in Ukraine

Ukraine will become member of NATO, but first "we need to make sure it wins the war" - Biden Ukraine will be able to join the Alliance after the consent of all allies and victory in the war. 13.12.23 08:09 6 549 52 War in Ukraine

Tusk to urge allies to support Ukraine at EU leaders’ summit During his first participation in the European Council summit on 14-15 December in Brussels, the new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will urge leaders of individual countries to protect and support Ukraine, which is fighting Russian aggression. 12.12.23 15:30 729 2 World

Austria will not agree to preferences for Ukraine in negotiations on accession to EU - Chancellor Nehammer Austrian Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that "there should be no preferences" on the issue of Ukraine’s accession to the EU, since Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is also currently negotiating accession, does not have such privileges. 12.12.23 11:10 17 252 47 World

Ukraine and United States are developing a new strategy for conducting war after unsuccessful counteroffensive; views of countries differ, - NYT The war strategies of the United States and Ukraine are different. Countries are currently developing a new one. Washington believes that Ukraine should focus on defense, building up its forces and preparing for a protracted war. Kyiv instead wants to go on the offensive in order to achieve more favorable conditions for negotiations with the Russian Federation. 12.12.23 08:46 18 659 180 Previously in trend: War

Italian Foreign Minister Tajan is positive about Ukraine’s integration into EU Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajan believes that it is impossible to say exactly when Ukraine will become a member of the European Union. 08.12.23 18:38 512 3 Ukrainian Politics

Germany announced new package of military aid to Ukraine: 155-caliber ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles, trucks, and medical kits Germany has updated the list of military aid provided to Ukraine to counter Russian aggression. 08.12.23 13:54 10 948 65 War in Ukraine

US State Department will send adviser to Ukraine to fight corruption and attract investments The US State Department, together with Congress, plans to send an adviser to Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries. 07.12.23 07:33 12 107 97 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine may not receive 50 billion euros in aid due to internal disagreements in European Union, - Financial Times Disputes within the EU over the allocation of funds to Ukraine threaten important promises made to Kyiv several months ago - just as the flow of financial and military support from the US effectively stopped due to debate in Congress. 04.12.23 08:50 4 805 15 War in Ukraine

Orban suggests not discussing Ukraine’s accession to European Union at December EU summit Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán commented on his letter to the head of the European Council, Charles Michel, in which he threatened to block all EU aid to Ukraine, as well as the country’s future accession to the European Union. 01.12.23 09:49 2 449 19 World

Baerbock on the defense of Ukraine: It is necessary to create a "winter shield" Allies should create a shield over Ukraine amid Russian attacks in winter 29.11.23 13:36 1 777 12 War in Ukraine

EU in OSCE: Ukraine, unlike Russian Federation, has demonstrated genuine interest in sustainable peace Ukraine has demonstrated a genuine interest in a just and sustainable peace that would fully comply with international law, the UN Charter, and OSCE principles, unlike Russia, which continues an aggressive war. 24.11.23 13:51 693 0 World

Latvian Seimas supported start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU On Thursday, November 23, the Seimas of Latvia unanimously adopted a statement in support of the start of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. The deputies called on the European Commission to urgently prepare and approve the framework for negotiations with the two states. 23.11.23 13:09 865 4 World

Verkhovna Rada appealed to Sejm and Senate of Poland to unblock border with Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the new Sejm and the Senate of Poland to continue fruitful further cooperation between the peoples of the two countries and to unblock the border with Ukraine. 22.11.23 17:45 7 458 101 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine wants to receive Sentinel short-range radars from US, - Politico Sentinel short-range radars are designed to track ballistic missiles. Ukraine wants to get them to protect the energy infrastructure. 22.11.23 08:24 4 533 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian long-haul drivers on Polish-Ukrainian border cook dumplings in open air and feed their fellow blockade participants. VIDEO Two Ukrainian long-haul drivers, who are forced to stand on the Polish-Ukrainian border due to the blockade by Polish carriers, cook dumplings and feed their colleagues. 21.11.23 16:15 10 839 30 War in Ukraine

US supplies of ammunition to Ukraine decreased by 30% after start of war in Middle East, - mass media The US supply of 155-mm NATO-standard artillery shells to Ukraine has decreased "by more than 30%" after the start of Israel’s war with Hamas. Part of the American stocks intended for Ukraine were redirected to Israel. 21.11.23 09:58 3 087 30 World

Ukraine needs five wagons with weapons every week, it will not be possible to win through moral superiority, - General Staff of Austria Every week, four or five wagons with weapons and other military cargo should arrive in Ukraine, only under such conditions can we count on victory in this war. 13.11.23 10:30 5 361 32 Previously in trend: War

We must be ready for long haul, Ukraine will remain sovereign and democratic only thanks to military support, - Stoltenberg The AFU will make progress in the fight against the Russian occupiers, but the path will be difficult. 10.11.23 13:03 1 754 7 Previously in trend: War

Italian Defense Minister Crozetto: Political "truce" between Ukraine and Russian Federation is necessary, but time for this has not yet come A political "truce" is necessary between Ukraine and Russia, but the time for this has not yet come. 04.11.23 13:20 4 850 37 Incidents

Ukraine has risen to 73rd place in World Ranking of Democracies - IDEA think tank According to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Ukraine has risen 13 places in the World Ranking of Democracies during the full-scale war. The country is currently ranked 73rd. 02.11.23 15:52 1 926 18 Previously in trend: War

Politicization of interests of national security and aid to Ukraine and Israel is unacceptable, - the White House On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre released a statement by the US President on the inadmissibility of "politicizing national security issues" addressed to the House of Republicans in the US Congress. 31.10.23 07:03 5 930 18 War in Ukraine

Republican US presidential candidate Christie calls for increased aid to Ukraine Christopher Christie, a member of the Republican Party and a possible candidate for the 2024 presidential election, reminded that support is the US’s duty after Ukraine gives up nuclear weapons in exchange for guarantees of territorial integrity. 29.10.23 14:12 5 263 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

New Speaker of House of Representatives, Johnson, said that aid to Ukraine and Israel should be approved separately Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said on Thursday that funding to support Ukraine and Israel should be considered separately. But he suggested that he would not support President Joe Biden’s $106 billion aid package for both countries. 27.10.23 07:34 13 606 145 War in Ukraine

Europe should not weaken support for Ukraine amid growing support for Israel, - Italian Prime Minister Meloni Europe should not weaken its overall support for Ukraine as support for Israel increases following the attack by the Islamist group Hamas earlier this month. 25.10.23 14:09 817 10 Previously in trend: War

Republicans in Senate want to change aid package for Ukraine and Israel, - Wall Street Journal Republicans in the US Senate want to amend the Biden administration’s request for $106 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as to manage the flow of migrants at the US border, launching difficult negotiations that could jeopardise the bill before it even reaches the now-paralysed House of Representatives. 25.10.23 06:59 33 703 119 World

We are looking at Ukraine even more carefully than in past because of war in Middle East, - Baerbok German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok said that the European Union is monitoring the situation in Ukraine even more closely than before, given the events in the Middle East. 23.10.23 11:01 1 446 14 World

Norway wants to increase aid to Ukraine in energy sector Ukraine and Norway have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector within the framework of the Nansen support program, which provides for assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 75 billion kroner. 22.10.23 12:57 761 2 War in Ukraine

Biden will discuss wars in Ukraine and Israel with EU leaders at White House on October 20, - mass media US President Joe Biden will hold talks at the White House today, October 20, with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, regarding the war in Ukraine and the Middle East. 20.10.23 12:36 734 5 Previously in trend: War

Biden will ask Congress for $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel as part of "urgent budget request", - Reuters Joe Biden will request $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel as part of an "urgent budget request" to the US Congress. 20.10.23 09:51 1 157 8 World

AFU destroyed troops that threatened Estonia, - head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tsahkna Estonia spends about 1% of its GDP on aid to Ukraine and is ready to do even more, as the AFU have probably destroyed a 120,000-strong group of Russian troops that was located near the Estonian border before the full-scale war with Ukraine. 19.10.23 07:06 26 464 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Biden will ask Congress for $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and $100 billion for Israel, - NBC News On Friday, 20 October, the White House is expected to submit to Congress an additional request for funding to help Ukraine and Israel, which will also seek money for Taiwan and the US-Mexico border. 19.10.23 06:52 6 698 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Biden will ask Congress to allocate 100 billion dollars for Ukraine and Israel US President Joe Biden will ask Congress for additional funding of about $100 billion. The package will include funds for defence assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and for security guarantees on the US-Mexico border. 18.10.23 01:17 3 407 29 World

Ukraine will depend on external financial support for several more years even after victory, - Marchenko According to the Minister of Finance Serhii Marchenko, Ukraine will need external support for several more years even after the victory and the end of hostilities. It takes 5-10 years to minimize this dependence. 17.10.23 12:31 1 684 33 Economics

Even temporary pause in US aid can stop Ukraine’s counteroffensive, - FT According to FT analysts, even a temporary pause in aid from the US can affect Ukraine’s military strategy, stopping a counteroffensive. It could also allow Russia to regain its combat capability. 12.10.23 11:13 1 661 4 War in Ukraine

Kongsberg sends its integrated anti-drone system to Ukraine to protect against Iranian drones Norwegian defence technology manufacturer Kongsberg and NASAMS sends its integrated counter-drone system to Ukraine to protect against Iranian drones 12.10.23 06:31 17 876 17 Previously in trend: War

White House plans to combine military aid to Ukraine and Israel into one package, - mass media The White House is considering the possibility of including military aid to Ukraine in the package intended for Israel. 10.10.23 09:59 5 831 44 World