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The situation in Ukraine remains dynamic in 2025. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has announced the easing of foreign exchange restrictions to bolster the Defense City initiative, supporting the defense-industrial complex. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expresses optimism about the ongoing peace talks, although significant challenges persist. Security concerns remain paramount, with international efforts continuing to secure safety guarantees for Ukraine. Developments in the defense sector, international negotiations, and domestic reforms are shaping the country's path toward stability. The integration of European Union strategies and expansive military support underline the geopolitical importance of Ukraine's ongoing struggles.

What are the recent foreign exchange changes in Ukraine?

The National Bank of Ukraine announced that from December 31, 2025, it will ease foreign exchange restrictions. This move is part of implementing the "Defense City" legal framework designed to strengthen Ukraine's defense sector amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

How are the US and Ukraine progressing in peace negotiations?

US President Trump has stated that negotiations with Russia show promise, with hopes for a peaceful resolution. Key provisions discussed include security guarantees and economic development strategies. Both parties continue to engage in dialogue to maintain momentum toward peace.

What security guarantees is Ukraine seeking from international partners?

Ukraine, led by President Zelenskyy, is actively engaging with European and Transatlantic allies to secure firm security guarantees. This includes military support, economic aid, and long-term commitments to ensure sovereignty and peace. These guarantees are critical amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

How is the international community supporting Ukraine's defense initiatives?

Multiple NATO countries and their allies have pledged significant military aid to Ukraine, including financial investments in advanced weaponry. This support aims to bolster Ukraine's self-defense capabilities and deter further aggression from adversaries, playing a vital role in regional stability.

What role does the European Union play in Ukraine's future?

The EU is a key player in Ukraine's political and economic future. Efforts are focused on Ukraine's accession to the EU, involving rigorous reforms in governance and the justice system. These reforms are essential for European security, emphasizing a stable and prosperous Ukraine.

What impact has international diplomacy had on the situation in Ukraine?

International diplomacy, led by the US and EU, has been instrumental in maintaining support for Ukraine. Pressure on Russia and coordination for peace talks represent diplomatic leverage that aims to resolve the conflict. The international community's engagement underscores commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

What are the economic implications of the conflict for Ukraine?

Ukraine's economy faces challenges due to the ongoing conflict. Despite this, economic reforms and international support aim to stabilize financial systems and promote growth. Trade agreements and foreign investments continue to play a vital role in economic recovery and development.

How is the defense-industrial complex developing in Ukraine?

Ukraine's defense-industrial sector is evolving rapidly, focusing on innovation and modernization. Initiatives such as the Defense City framework support manufacturing advancements, positioning Ukraine as a leader in defense technologies, particularly in drone production and counter-drone systems.

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War And Counterattack Of Russian Troops In The Donbas War And Counterattack Of Russian Troops In The Donbas What happened? Russian troops launched a massive counter-attack in the Donbas. It is a military invasion of Russia. Yes, it's a fact. This is something that has already happened. The military situation in the Donbas has seriously changed. 361 163 1 057

A Ukraine City Under Siege, ‘Just Terrified of the Bombing’ A Ukraine City Under Siege, ‘Just Terrified of the Bombing’ Every night, as darkness falls over Luhansk, the focus now of intense humanitarian concern and geopolitical intrigue, a cat-and-mouse artillery duel begins. In a neighborhood of high-rise apartments, residents can readily identify the hollow pops of mortars as they echo among the buildings. After that, rebel fighters can be seen hastily dismantling the weapons and hauling them away. 266 0

Mistakes of Anti-Terrorist Operation Strategic Command Mistakes of Anti-Terrorist Operation Strategic Command The main problem of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operations command is very slow threat analysis and assessment. It is very sad that even after the tragic lessons of fighting in the Sector D, the command did not make proper conclusions from it. We must think fast, we have to work with data sets. If you assess the situation in terms of operational art, the following errors are obvious. 184 952 147

Ukraine is winning the war. But will Putin invade? Ukraine is winning the war. But will Putin invade? In the historic fight over the future of democracy in Ukraine, Kyiv is winning and the Kremlin is losing. That is good news for Ukrainians, but also for Europeans, for the rest of the world—and ultimately for Russians, too. 362 0

They Broke Through. Heroes of Sector D Are Out of the Encirclement They Broke Through. Heroes of Sector D Are Out of the Encirclement As a result of three days of fierce fighting in the area of Chervonopartyzansk, Dovzhanske, Diakove the surrounded group of Ukrainian troops of the individual units of the 24th, 51st and 72nd mechanized, 79th Airmobile brigades, 3rd Regiment of Special Forces and the State Border Service made a successful breakthrough from the entrapment and moved to join up with the main forces of the Ukrainian troops. 95 948 237

To Beat Putin, Support Ukraine To Beat Putin, Support Ukraine The former US Ambassador to Russia says that so far, Ukrainians have done more to thwart Mr. Putin than any action by outside powers. 149 0

The West must prepare for a wounded Putin to become even more aggressive The West must prepare for a wounded Putin to become even more aggressive It’s a dangerous moment for Mr. Putin — and, perhaps, an opportunity for Ukraine and its allies. 230 0

Coordinated Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Ability to Tap Its Oil Reserves Coordinated Sanctions Aim at Russia’s Ability to Tap Its Oil Reserves The United States and Europe kicked off a joint effort on Tuesday intended to curb Russia’s long-term ability to develop new oil resources, taking aim at the Kremlin’s premier source of wealth and power in retaliation for its intervention in Ukraine. 144 0

Ukraine rebels destroying all links to MH17 air atrocity Ukraine rebels destroying all links to MH17 air atrocity UN demands full inquiry but armed Russian separatists block access to crash site amid confusion over black boxes. 799 0

Raising Stakes on Russia, U.S. Adds Sanctions Raising Stakes on Russia, U.S. Adds Sanctions WASHINGTON — President Obama imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, targeting some of the crown jewels of the country’s financial, energy and defense industries in what officials described as the most punishing measures taken to date by the United States in retaliation for Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine. 251 0

WE WILL WIN THIS WAR. IF EVERYONE BELIEVES AND CONTRIBUTES WE WILL WIN THIS WAR. IF EVERYONE BELIEVES AND CONTRIBUTES In three months we went from being a helpless territory conditionally controlled by the central government to becoming an actual state with its strength growing every day. 57 350 233

WAR STORIES. VOLONTEER ARMEN WAR STORIES. VOLONTEER ARMEN On the exit from Mykolaivka the militants have set up barricades. The car was trying to drive around them but on the side of the road the terrorists placed a landmine. An explosion ... the girl was saved only because her grandmother put her on her lap. The blast threw her 20 meters to the side. No one else survived. 26 587 27

Ukraine Military Finds Its Footing Against Pro-Russian Rebels Ukraine Military Finds Its Footing Against Pro-Russian Rebels KIEV, Ukraine — When pro-Russian rebels first fanned out across eastern Ukraine in April, seizing public buildings, ousting local officials and blockading streets and highways, the government’s security forces — a ragtag lot of poorly equipped and understaffed military and police units — were largely paralyzed by dysfunction and defection. They seemed to remain so for months. 440 0

LIBERATION OF SLOVIANSK: STRATEGIC VICTORY OF UKRAINE LIBERATION OF SLOVIANSK: STRATEGIC VICTORY OF UKRAINE Liberation of Sloviansk means Putin’s abandonment of the idea of a military intervention and Russia's recognition of the right of Ukraine to completely destroy the terrorists in the Donbas. Ukraine has made a strategic victory in the war. 123 653 285

Eastern Ukraine: plan Eastern Ukraine: plan 'B,' as in 'bombs' Tanks, howitzers, fighter jets - Kyiv’s rulers are using heavy military equipment to try and push separatists out of Ukraine. Their core mission is to regain control over the border with Russia. 388 0

A resident surveyed damage from recent shelling in Slovyansk, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Credit Image by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters People of Influence. Why the Fate of Ukraine Matters The fate of Ukraine matters — as much, if not more, as Syria and Iraq. We don’t have to search for “moderates” in Ukraine. Millions there have already both fought for and voted to align their country with the free markets and free people of the European Union. 220 0

The West must hold Russia to a real withdrawal from Ukraine The West must hold Russia to a real withdrawal from Ukraine IN BRUSSELS on Friday, Western leaders will meet to fashion a response to Russia’s continuing aggression in Ukraine. 174 0

Doubting Putin, Obama Prepares to Add Pressure Doubting Putin, Obama Prepares to Add Pressure WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has drawn up plans to escalate sanctions against Russia by targeting its financial, energy and defense industries, but faces resistance from European allies hoping to avoid a broader economic clash with Moscow that would hurt their own businesses. 121 0

Russia’s top 20 lies about Ukraine Russia’s top 20 lies about Ukraine Russia’s aggressive propaganda machine keeps churning out falsehoods, provocations and outright lies about the situation in Ukraine. In spite of being repeatedly exposed, it shows no signs of slowing down. 1 553 0

Conflicting Gestures From Putin to Ukraine Leaders Conflicting Gestures From Putin to Ukraine Leaders MOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia proffered both a carrot and a stick to Ukraine on Saturday, issuing a qualified acceptance of a peace plan proposed by the Ukrainian leadership to quell a separatist uprising in the southeast, but simultaneously putting troops across central Russia on combat alert and mounting surprise military drills. 101 0

Ukraine must not be forgotten while the world Ukraine must not be forgotten while the world's gaze is on Iraq The human need to deal with one problem at a time means we think of news as a series of dramas, when in fact they overlap. 155 0

TEN STEPS POROSHENKO MUST TAKE TODAY TEN STEPS POROSHENKO MUST TAKE TODAY Stop fearing Western "peacekeepers", Mr. Poroshenko, they will not help Ukraine. It is time to mobilize all forces to fight the Russian aggression before the terrorist attacks have not started all over Ukraine. The truce is broken and the culprit is obvious. We will lose a lot. In case of war. But we will be helped by the whole world. And Putin's regime will collapse in war time. 107 732 219

Putin is afraid of any real opposition – just like he was afraid of Pussy Riot Putin is afraid of any real opposition – just like he was afraid of Pussy Riot He just conquered Crimea. He has proclaimed himself a unifier. But Vladimir Putin's meddling in elections is another sign that his power is not as unconditional as he would have you believe. 202 0

European countries are selling arms to Russia while condemning it over Ukraine European countries are selling arms to Russia while condemning it over Ukraine MOSCOW — The French are sending Russia advanced helicopter carriers. Germans built it a high-tech military training facility. Italians have been shipping armored vehicles. 122 0

HOW TO BOOST MORALE OF ATO FORCES HOW TO BOOST MORALE OF ATO FORCES One reputable government department asked me - how to raise the morale of troops taking part in the ATO? How to raise the combat readiness of military units? How to build information work? We are humanists, we have no "secret agents" (osobists) and retreat blocking detachments (zagradotryad). 66 997 160

Vadym Kolesnichenko: I Can Wear Traditional Ukrainian Shirt But I Will Always Speak in Russian Vadym Kolesnichenko: I Can Wear Traditional Ukrainian Shirt But I Will Always Speak in Russian "In Europe, we are considered untermensch, second or third rate people and they are not hiding it (...). Do you want me to show you how bruised my legs are after the fight? Where did the bruises come from? I do not care who beat me! My right was violated, I was insulted. (...) I sing Ukrainian songs. Especially during drinking and feasting.” 15 339 434 Previously in trend: Language Issue Union with Russia

MOSCOW. THE TRIP THAT DID NOT HAPPEN MOSCOW. THE TRIP THAT DID NOT HAPPEN After postponing the meeting of Viktor Yanukovych and Vladimir Putin it is the Ukrainian President who looks as though somebody wiped their feet on him. By the way, this is very characteristic of the relations between the two Presidents. Yet a cancellation of the officially announced meeting on the day it was to take place is a bit outrageous. The only way it could have been worse if Yanukovych learned about it when he was somewhere between Kyiv and Moscow. 28 756 181 Previously in trend: Union with Russia

THE END OF THE 2012 ERA – VOTERS RECEIVE WHAT THEY ARE DUE THE END OF THE 2012 ERA – VOTERS RECEIVE WHAT THEY ARE DUE The era of heroes and heroic politics in Ukraine has ended. These elections are not about choosing the path of development but rather determining the statuses. The status of irremovability and uncompromising stand of the regime, the status of lawlessness for an official of any rank, the status of victim for the opposition, the status of vics for the whole society. Censor.NO analyzes what Ukrainians should expect after the elections. 14 634 120 Previously in trend: Elections 2012

RUSSIA ENTERED THE FIGHT WITH US OVER UKRAINIAN SHELF RUSSIA ENTERED THE FIGHT WITH US OVER UKRAINIAN SHELF Lukoil’s subsidiary filed an application to develop the Ukrainian shelf. The competitor of the Russian company in a $12 billion project is ExxonMobil, Shell, Petron and Nadra Ukrainy National Stock Company (NSC) Consortium. Ukrainian experts are confident that the chances of the international alliance to win the tender are substantially higher – Kiev’s main goal is to decrease the dependence on Russia in energy field. 7 528 32 Previously in trend: Gas War

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