EU considers historic € 700 billion aid package for Ukraine as Trump signals reduction in Kyiv’s support
The European Union is reportedly preparing a multibillion-euro aid package for the purchase of military equipment for Ukraine…
“Unthinkable”: French FM Barrot rejects Russia’s G7 return, citing aggression and security threat
Although open to future diplomatic talks, Barrot rejected any dialogue with Russia until it acknowledges Ukraine's need for real security guarantees and possible NATO membership.
Russian occupation authorities seize apartments, businesses in Ukraine’s Sievierodonetsk
Russia systematically confiscates 504 "ownerless" apartments in Ukraine's occupied Sievierodonetsk as abuses mount, denying residents property rights and healthcare access.
Ukraine to teach NATO how to combat Russia’s threats in new joint defense center in Poland
On 17 February, NATO and Ukraine officially opened the Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Center (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz,…
Russia plans to boost guided bomb production by 50% in 2025
As of September 2024, the Russian forces were using an average of 100 guided bombs per day.
Artillery shortage forces Russians to deploy improvised weapons, expert says
Russian forces face critical artillery shortage, resort to mounting BMP guns on carriages while North Korean weapons prove ineffective
Russia deploys advanced 12-channel Shahed drones to strike Mykolaiv, leaving 100,000 without heating
Russian forces have demonstrated upgraded drone capabilities by deploying new domestically-produced Shaheds with enhanced navigation systems against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
European leaders to discuss Ukraine’s NATO membership if Russia breaches peace deal as no security guarantees for Kyiv are still announced
With doubts swirling around the US's ceasefire push, European leaders are considering Ukraine's automatic NATO entry as a crucial safeguard against Russian aggression.
Bloomberg: Trump pushes for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire by Easter
Trump's swift ceasefire efforts in Ukraine has sparked concerns among allies, who fear that the US's "realistic" stance on territorial issues may undermine Ukraine's security and weaken NATO's resolve.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not legally recognize its occupied territries as part of Russia
While the Ukrainian leader remains open to diplomatic solutions, he firmly rejects any recognition of Russian-occupied territories.
Chornobyl officials warn of radiation risk from repeated Russian strikes
Ukraine reports no radioactive releases following a Russian drone strike on Chornobyl's New Safe Confinement, but officials warn repeated attacks could trigger contamination. The powerful explosive damaged key structural elements of the protective shelter. IAEA Director General Grossi has condemned the attack as a 'very serious incident' amid growing nuclear safety concerns.
Polish PM in Munich: “Never again” to appeasement of aggressor as Trump pushes quick peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
His warning comes as US officials push for peace talks while excluding European allies. European leaders prepare for an emergency Paris summit to discuss their response to Trump's Russia negotiations.
Zelenskyy warns of potential Russian summer offensive on Europe, urges European role in peace talks
The Ukrainian leader urges European participation in peace talks as US-Russia negotiations proceed without allied input. His warning comes as Europe seeks its own envoy for Ukraine amid exclusion from US-led discussions with Russia.
Next week may be pivotal for Ukraine peace efforts as Trump’s peace strategy faces European resistance
European leaders scramble to ensure they are not sidelined in shaping the war’s outcome.