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EU draft communiqué: European security negotiations impossible without Europe’s participation

The European Union will declare that "peace through strength" requires Ukraine to negotiate from the strongest possible position, according to a draft communiqué obtained by Suspilne.

byMaria Tril

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of the United States Donald Trump. Photo via Wikimedia.

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NATO chief announces ”billions” in aid to Ukraine from Alliance members after talking to Trump

The NATO Secretary General will also join a meeting in London this weekend to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with European leaders.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Bloomberg: UK plans meeting of European leaders to discuss war in Ukraine

The UK is working to arrange a meeting of European leaders to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine following concerns about US President Trump's unilateral peace efforts.

byMaria Tril

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EU to negotiate € 20 billion aid package for Kyiv as US support on hold

As Ukraine's frontline forces grapple with weapons shortages and its air defense systems lack crucial missiles due to dwindling US support under President Donald Trump, the European Union is stepping in to negotiate a €20 billion military aid package, while Trump's potential policy shift may allow EU countries to purchase US weapons for Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Finnish reservists ready to join potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

As discussions about a potential European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine gain momentum, Finland emerges as a key supporter, with a record number of reservist volunteers ready to contribute.

byOlena Mukhina

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Europe needs 300,000 troops and € 250 billion annually to protect itself from Russia’s threats

European think tanks warn continent must mobilize 300,000 troops and spend €250 billion yearly on defense if US withdraws support, as Russia increases military production by over 200%.

byOlena Mukhina

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European defense industry unable to supply critical HIMARS, Patriot missiles if US aid ends

Ukraine also requires one million artillery shells annually while European manufacturers struggle with production capacity and depend heavily on American components for advanced weapons systems.

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine rejected Russian ultimatums at war’s start and won’t accept them now

President Zelenskyy firmly rejects any peace agreement negotiated without Ukraine's participation, recalling how Kyiv refused Russian ultimatums even during the darkest early days of the invasion.

byOlena Mukhina

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Macron hosts Paris summit as US-Russia talks on Ukraine raise European concerns

European leaders gather in Paris on 17 Feb. to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine amid fears of a US-Russia "carve-up" that excludes European interests.

byMaria Tril

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Polish FM: Macron convenes European leaders to discuss Trump’s actions

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders in Paris on 17 Feb. for an emergency summit focused on challenges posed by US President Donald Trump.

byMaria Tril

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US asked European capitals this week how many troops they can send to Ukraine, FT reports

The questionnaire also requested details on weaponry and security arrangements they can offer Ukraine in a potential post-war settlement with Russia.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine

The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Kellogg to visit Germany, Belgium, Ukraine to “restore stability in Europe”

President Trump's special envoy claims to have a "good, reliable plan" for peace in Ukraine as he begins a nine-day European diplomatic tour.

byMaria Tril

Alar Karis, President of Estonia. Photo via Karis/X.

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Estonian president says EU should consider full trade embargo on Russia

His call reflects a growing consensus among European leaders that true energy independence is vital for stability, especially in the wake of the Russo-Ukrainian War.

byBenjamin Looijen

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an interview with ITV News, photo via Zelenskyy/YouTube.

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Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine

Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''

byBenjamin Looijen

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EU sanctions cost Russia € 400 billion, says French foreign minister

EU sanctions strip Russia of €400 billion, equivalent to three years of war funding, as Brussels targets cyber attackers and extends restrictions to Georgian officials amid democracy concerns.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: Luxury brands flow into Russia through shadow markets despite EU sanctions

A thriving network of personal shoppers and cross-border resellers continues supplying Russian elites with Western luxury goods.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU bank funds € 86 million anti-drone shield for Ukraine’s power grid amid Russian attacks

Ukrenergo accelerates construction of protective structures at critical power substation.

byOlena Mukhina

A serviceman of the German Army, or Bundeswehr. Illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Reuters: Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in face of Russian threat

The move reflects broader changes in German politics, where decades of military restraint have given way to more assertive defense policies, though domestic budget challenges and political instability could complicate these plans.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Some 4.2 million Ukrainians hold temporary protection status in EU, Eurostat reports

Eurostat data reveals Ukrainian women and children constitute nearly 77% of EU temporary protection beneficiaries.

byMaria Tril