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In 2025, European Union countries have allocated over €23 billion to support Ukraine, emphasizing military aid amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Despite this significant financial contribution, challenges persist, such as the lack of clarity on the necessary forces to guarantee Ukraine's security, as highlighted by EU diplomacy head Kaja Kallas. Strategic talks between Ukraine, the United States, and EU members are pivotal, with a focus on agreements like mineral resources and Ukraine's potential EU accession. Moreover, Ukraine's innovation in military technology, including ground-based combat drones with fiber-optic control, showcases its continued defense advancements. These diplomatic and technological efforts are crucial in bolstering Ukraine's position on the international stage.

What financial support has the EU provided to Ukraine in 2025?

In 2025, European Union countries provided over €23 billion in financial support to Ukraine, primarily aimed at military assistance. This substantial aid showcases the EU's commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and highlights the strategic importance of Ukraine's stability for European security.

What are the key challenges in guaranteeing Ukraine's security?

The main challenge in guaranteeing Ukraine's security is the lack of clarity on the specific forces and measures needed. According to EU's Kaja Kallas, defining the precise military and diplomatic strategies is crucial to providing robust security guarantees to Ukraine. This includes balancing military aid with diplomatic efforts to deter aggression.

How is Ukraine advancing in military technology?

Ukraine is testing unique ground-based combat drones with fiber-optic control, making them resistant to electronic warfare. This innovative technology demonstrates Ukraine's focus on modernizing its defense capabilities, ensuring its military is equipped to handle contemporary threats effectively, and maintaining resilience against electronic disruptions.

What is the significance of the Ukraine-US minerals agreement?

The Ukraine-US minerals agreement aims to secure critical resources necessary for advanced technology production. The technical consultations set to begin in April 2025 underline the importance of this agreement in strengthening Ukraine's economic ties with the US while ensuring strategic resource management, crucial for both countries' technological industries.

Why is Ukraine's EU accession a focus of diplomacy?

Ukraine's potential EU accession is a focal point of diplomacy due to its strategic importance as a buffer between Europe and Russia. EU membership would offer Ukraine enhanced security guarantees and economic integration. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to create a roadmap for Ukraine's accession, reflecting strong support from several EU countries.

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Ukraine: Another crisis for Ukraine: Another crisis for 'Europe's bread basket' A year on since the start of the Ukraine crisis, the power struggle between Brussels, Moscow and Kyiv shows no sign of abating. International affairs expert, Alexander Mercouris, told DW about the wider implications. 149 0 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and the Russia-China Axis Ukraine and the Russia-China Axis Current U.S. policy on the Ukraine crisis is driving Russia into China’s embrace. 241 0

Last Chance for Ukraine and Europe Last Chance for Ukraine and Europe The European Union stands at a crossroads. The shape it takes five years from now will be decided in the coming 3-5 months. 263 0 Previously in trend: War

30-Somethings Remake Ukraine 30-Somethings Remake Ukraine Young Ukrainian technocrats willing to roll up their sleeves for little or no pay are perhaps the best thing Ukraine has going for it at the moment. 205 0

President v oligarch President v oligarch Building a nation means putting plutocrats in their place. 240 0

Fight and fault Fight and fault In order to understand how to fight Russian aggression, a concept is needed – what are major threats by the Russian army to Ukraine, and what will the nature of fighting be. 41 464 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

The new Greece in the east The new Greece in the east The IMF approved a new bail-out for Ukraine on Thursday, worth $17.5 billion over four years. The first $5 billion are supposed to be delivered today. The Economist has pored over it and found it wanting in several key areas. 246 0 Previously in trend: Economic disaster

Values, not territory, at stake in Ukraine Values, not territory, at stake in Ukraine Many view the conflict in Ukraine as a power struggle between the West and Russia, but it's in fact a war over values. 151 0 Previously in trend: War

It is time to arm Ukraine - Liam Fox It is time to arm Ukraine - Liam Fox In the face of Russian aggression, West must think of providing weapons to Ukraine. 208 0

Putin: Will he go nuclear? Putin: Will he go nuclear? Numerous threats to use nuclear weapons have sounded from Russia recently in regards to its current conflict with Ukraine. How serious are they? The Telegraph investigates the issue. 552 0

Ukraine must fix itself Ukraine must fix itself In his guest post for the Financial Times, policy analyst Dalibor Rohac from the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity argues why this might be a good time for Ukraine and what should be done in order not to lose the momentum. Censor.NET reprints his text unchanged below. 177 0

Mr. Putin Resumes His War in Ukraine Mr. Putin Resumes His War in Ukraine The fighting in eastern Ukraine has flared up again, putting an end to any myth about the cease-fire that was supposed to be in force since September. 297 0

Putin must be stopped. And sometimes only guns can stop guns Putin must be stopped. And sometimes only guns can stop guns The time for diplomacy will come again, but it is not now: Ukraine urgently needs military support, and a counter to Russian propaganda. 398 0

Understanding Putin’s plans Understanding Putin’s plans The Russian president is stepping up both the war in Ukraine and his confrontational rhetoric against NATO and the West 345 0

PUTIN’S STRATEGY AND RUSSIA’S JANUARY OFFENSIVE IN DONBAS. ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATIONAL SITUATION AT THE FRONT LINE PUTIN’S STRATEGY AND RUSSIA’S JANUARY OFFENSIVE IN DONBAS. ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATIONAL SITUATION AT THE FRONT LINE Direct intervention will most definitely lead to Russia’s complete cutoff from the world financial markets and to the catastrophe for Russia’s economy, which depends heavily on loans and import. Putin is not ready to stake on this. He is afraid to completely break off relationship with the West. He is afraid to become an outcast; he would like to keep the Russia’s elite to the Western material world. 260 757 322 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

John Kerry Slams Rebels as Fighting in Ukraine Spirals Further Out of Control John Kerry Slams Rebels as Fighting in Ukraine Spirals Further Out of Control Clashes between the Ukrainian military and pro-Moscow rebels have rapidly escalated this week 198 0

Chaplain Oleh Usatiuk: “There are no godless people at war. Everybody prays in a trench under Grad shelling.” Chaplain Oleh Usatiuk: “There are no godless people at war. Everybody prays in a trench under Grad shelling.” On the Catholic Christmas Eve, Censor.NET posts interview about how courage and fear, drinking and God get along at the front line. 31 837 55 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Ukraine Vote Takes Nation a Step Closer to NATO Ukraine Vote Takes Nation a Step Closer to NATO With a Russian-backed separatist insurgency still gripping eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Parliament voted on Tuesday to take steps toward joining NATO. It was a pointed rebuke to Russia that immediately drew an angry response. 118 0

Ukraine energy minister says Ukraine energy minister says 'no threat' from accident at nuclear plant Ukraine's energy authorities said on Wednesday that an accident at a nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhya in the south-east of the country posed no danger and the plant would return to normal operations on Dec. 5. 92 0

Russian Army and Special Forces of Russian Federation at War against Ukraine Russian Army and Special Forces of Russian Federation at War against Ukraine Censor.NET received a report by Ukrainian special forces about dislocation of Russian troops in Ukraine. SBU revealed full structure of Russian groups in the Donbas, Crimea, and the Rostov region. Exact military units, which currently participate in the Russian invasion, are indicated. This information is confirmed by intelligence and analysts. 183 056 121 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin: ‘Supporting Russophobia in Ukraine will result in catastrophe’ Putin: ‘Supporting Russophobia in Ukraine will result in catastrophe’ The West should not wait for Russia to solve the Ukraine crisis, but should instead try to influence the extreme policies of its “clients” in Kiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Hubert Seipel of the German channel ARD ahead of the G20 summit. 440 0

Ukraine or Russia: Who will blink first? Ukraine or Russia: Who will blink first? Can we really say that the crisis in Ukraine is as important as meeting the challenge of ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, or Ebola, or the South China Sea? An initial answer would be that our shifting attention is part of the problem, which Russia has consistently exploited to get what it wants. 307 0

Is Putin About To Invade Ukraine? Is Putin About To Invade Ukraine? Observers report a huge buildup of Russian military forces on Ukraine’s borders. We are talking about 7000 or more troops already inside Ukraine and some 50,000 massing outside. Besides scores of howitzers, rocket launchers, and armored vehicles the estimates specify 100 tanks inside and another 400 tanks outside the porous border. You could call it an escalation; the invasion began with Crimea and moved to Donbas and hasn’t stopped since. But that would be a euphemism. 1 665 0

The Iran-Ukraine Affair The Iran-Ukraine Affair Have you heard about the Iran-Ukraine affair? It goes like this. Vladimir Putin’s Russia makes nice over an Iran nuclear deal. It is helpful in every way. In return, the United States turns a blind eye to the big Russian military build-up on the Ukrainian border and in areas under the control of Moscow-backed rebel separatists. 908 0

Cease-Fire in Ukraine Fails and Preparations for War Begin Cease-Fire in Ukraine Fails and Preparations for War Begin Ukraine and pro-Russian forces are arming for the next round of conflict 447 0 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine Ukraine's Last Chance Now that Ukraine's electoral battles are over and the conflict in the country's eastern regions is frozen, one of three scenarios could unfold: Quick and painful economic and regulatory surgery, a slide into Russia's suffocating embrace, or chaos, as gangs of former volunteer fighters from the eastern war go on the rampage. 435 0

The Guardian View on Ukraine’s Elections: Farewell to Old Politics The Guardian View on Ukraine’s Elections: Farewell to Old Politics The voters have made their democratic choices. Vladimir Putin and his followers must respect them - The Guardian wrote in its editorial on Ukraine's Oct. 26. elections to Parliament. 137 0

Wake Up, Europe - George Soros on New Ukraine, Russian Aggression, and EU Role in It Wake Up, Europe - George Soros on New Ukraine, Russian Aggression, and EU Role in It The new Ukraine has the political will both to defend Europe against Russian aggression and to engage in radical structural reforms. To preserve and reinforce that will, Ukraine needs to receive adequate assistance from its supporters. Without it, the results will be disappointing and hope will turn into despair. Disenchantment already started to set in after Ukraine suffered a military defeat and did not receive the weapons it needs to defend itself. 734 0

Ukraine’s Economy Choking Under Russian Pressure, but Western Help Is Scarce Ukraine’s Economy Choking Under Russian Pressure, but Western Help Is Scarce With its war-torn economy threatened by further Russian disruptions, Ukraine is in desperate need of a new international financial aid package, economists say, but none appears imminent. 86 0

Putin’s Coup: How Russian Leader Used the Ukraine Crisis to Consolidate His Dictatorship Putin’s Coup: How Russian Leader Used the Ukraine Crisis to Consolidate His Dictatorship The war in Ukraine is no longer only about Ukraine. The conflict has transformed Russia. This increasingly is what European leaders and diplomats believe: that Vladimir Putin and his security establishment have used the fog of war in Ukraine to shroud the final establishment of his brittle imperialist dictatorship in Moscow. 330 0

W. Eugene Smith Award for Humanistic Photography Granted To American Of Ukrainian Origin For Pictures of Ukrainian Family Life W. Eugene Smith Award for Humanistic Photography Granted To American Of Ukrainian Origin For Pictures of Ukrainian Family Life The Grant is aimed at allowing photographers to escape from the increasingly formulaic demands of the mass media and giving them possibility to explore and report upon aspects of the contemporary world that are of significant importance. Among this year's recipients is Joseph Sywenkyj, an American photographer of Ukrainian origin who has been taking pictures of Ukrainian families for near a decade now. 169 0

Russia, Ukraine and Europe have been into Vladimir Putin Russia, Ukraine and Europe have been into Vladimir Putin's black hole of fear The formula for saving any dictatorship is universal: create an enemy, start a war. We are back in Soviet times of total lies. 188 0 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine: how to close the door on Putin Ukraine: how to close the door on Putin Europe can resolve this crisis and counter Russia’s aggression, but it needs a clear 10-year plan 234 0 Previously in trend: War

Russia Faces New U.S., EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Crisis Russia Faces New U.S., EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Crisis European Union governments agreed on Thursday to begin their new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis on Friday but could lift them next month if Moscow abides by a fragile truce, while the United States prepared its own fresh sanctions. 139 0

Ukraine Says Russia Withdrawing Forces from East, Sees Boost for Peace Ukraine Says Russia Withdrawing Forces from East, Sees Boost for Peace In his televised remarks, Poroshenko offered the rebels an olive branch by saying he would propose a bill next week offering "special status" to parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine they now control. 132 0

Ukraine Town Bears Scars of Russian Offensive That Turned Tide in Conflict Ukraine Town Bears Scars of Russian Offensive That Turned Tide in Conflict 211 0

No Hasavyurt, No Brest Peace Will be Enough for Putin No Hasavyurt, No Brest Peace Will be Enough for Putin Today, Commander-in-Chief Petro Poroshenko will hold a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense. Important words will be voiced. But these words will not change anything, unless they will be backed up by an action plan. Unless, through the decisions and plans you can see specific soldiers and specific officers who go into battle, who are helped by the Ministry to defeat the enemy in the best possible way. 70 283 65 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Ukraine and Russia Face Gaps in a Truce and a Chasm on the Issues Ukraine and Russia Face Gaps in a Truce and a Chasm on the Issues Scattered fighting threatened a shaky cease-fire in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as officials now confront a task even more formidable than maintaining the truce: fashioning some form of decentralized governance in the war-ravaged region that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will accept and that President Petro O. Poroshenko of Ukraine can deliver without turning his country against him. 148 0

Europe Is on the Brink of Its First War in Decades. Here Europe Is on the Brink of Its First War in Decades. Here's What the West Must Do In the face of a dizzying escalation that is gathering speed by the hour, what should we do? 234 0 Previously in trend: War

MILITARY MAIDAN MILITARY MAIDAN The anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas is a military Maidan. The achievements, the progress, the liberated towns and villages resulted from the heroism of specific soldiers, officers, and commanders. Every place where we stand our ground under fire of the Russian Grads and Uragans is being held by self-sacrifice of specific people. 59 474 119 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

"There Are No Other Jobs Anyway" "There Are No Other Jobs Anyway" 20-year-old Anton Tumanov, from Kozmodemyansk in Mari El Republic, went to war and died. This is his mother’s story. 113 032 281 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

After Ilovaisk Heletei and Muzhenko Must Be Kicked Out of the Army! After Ilovaisk Heletei and Muzhenko Must Be Kicked Out of the Army! How insanely hard it is... To see, to ask, to write and not be able to change anything ... But now we must change everything. For a long time not only me but other people - including officers and soldiers tried to convey simple, logical demands regarding the response to the Russian advance to the ATO command and the Ministry of Defense. 258 640 877 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Operational Situation Analysis. August 28, 13:00 Operational Situation Analysis. August 28, 13:00 I will now state my personal and very subjective opinion. And you need to take it considering that the author is a journalist and does not pretend to be the ultimate truth. I'm just very concerned that too many of my predictions for the development of the military operation, alas, came true. Yesterday, at a meeting with Commander-in-Chief Petro Poroshenko, he said that he reads my articles on military topics and is ready to get acquainted with new proposals, if I write an up-to-date and relevant materiall. Ok. I will write very unpleasant things. But it has become customary. 192 635 247 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

Southern Front. Situation is Tough Southern Front. Situation is Tough Military invasion of the Russian Federation is becoming more widespread. In an offensive on the southern front of the enemy used the units of 76th Air Assault and 98th Airborne Divisions, the 18th Motorized Rifle Brigade, one infantry brigade, one special forces brigade, three artillery regiments, which have not been identified yet. There are no more “militants” left at the front - except for some small gangs. Our troops are fighting with the regular forces of the Russian Federation. 384 185 326 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Operational Situation as of 12:00, August 25 Operational Situation as of 12:00, August 25 Russia has conducted an intrusion by the forces of at least four battalion tactical groups. The objective is to cut the Ukrainian Front in the area Amvrosiivka, operational encirclement of our troops near Ilovaisk, Torez, Shakhtarsk. One of the Russian columns is moving towards Mariupol. 157 480 203 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

On Ukraine, any bargain is a bad bargain On Ukraine, any bargain is a bad bargain Any negotiations that leave this blight festering in Ukraine must be avoided. The only acceptable solution is for Mr. Putin’s aggression to be reversed. 248 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Battle For Ilovaisk Battle For Ilovaisk The Battle for Ilovaisk was the first battle of Ukrainian volunteer battalions. The battle is of strategic importance. Ilovaisk is the key to intercept communications of the Donetsk group of Russian mercenaries. Taking Ilovaisk endangers the Donetsk enemy forces and creates the conditions to close the encirclement of Donetsk. 160 968 161 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Plenty of Room at the Top of Ukraine’s Fading Rebellion Plenty of Room at the Top of Ukraine’s Fading Rebellion In the real war in eastern Ukraine, it is an inauspicious time to hold a high command in the separatist forces. 227 0

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