Ukraine Talks, ep. 3. Trump’s VP shortlist: bad news for Ukraine?
The third episode of Ukraine Talks focuses on the race for the next NATO chief, Donald Trump’s vice presidential picks, and China’s stance on Ukraine-Russia war.
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Ukraine joining NATO is a matter of when, not if, NATO chief says
Stoltenberg asserts that the Russian President's actions have ironically brought Ukraine closer to NATO than ever before.
Reuters: Sweden warns of Russian threat as NATO membership decision nears
A new Swedish security report highlights threats from Russia, China, and Iran aiming to "change the current security system."
Pistorius: Russia’s attack on NATO territory may occur in five to eight years
German Defense Minister Pistorius urges US legislators to approve the $60+ billion aid package for Ukraine, as billions in deals between German and American defense contractors now hang in the balance as lawmakers obstruct crucial Ukraine military aid.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 722: Ukraine and NATO establish first-ever joint defense institution; Ukrainian vs Russian forces are 1:7 in Avdiivka
Ukraine and NATO establish joint center for defense analysis, training, and education. The situation in the Avdiivka direction is “very difficult,” with Ukrainian defenders facing a 1:7 ratio against Russian forces.
Ukraine and NATO establish joint center for defense analysis, training, education
The partnership between Ukraine and NATO takes a step forward with the establishment of a joint center, focusing on advancing defense analysis, training, and education.
AP: Baltics have 3 or 4 years to prepare for Russian ‘test’ of NATO, Estonia FM says
Estonian FM Tsahkna warned that NATO has three to four years to strengthen defenses against Russia's growing "war machine."
NATO chief slams Trump’s threat to abandon allies
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed the commitment of all NATO members to collective defense and deterrence, saying that any attempt to weaken the Alliance would backfire.
Estonia: Russia preparing for military confrontation with West
Estonia spy agency chief cites doubling of Russian forces on NATO frontier in warning of anticipated Kremlin confrontation within the next decade, deeming military buildup key to deterrence.
Stoltenberg warns NATO: brace for decades-long Russia standoff
Stoltenberg said this on the eve of an important NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels and the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Scholz: West must sustain support for Ukraine, keep unity, boost NATO’s credible deterrence
In his WSJ op-ed, Germany's Chancellor Scholz stresses the global peril of a Russian win in Ukraine, advocating for continued Western aid and a fortified NATO to counteract Russia's threat to Ukraine's independence and European security.
US State Department denies opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership
In a recent press briefing, Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, addressed assertions that the…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 707: Ukraine returns 207 POWs from Russian captivity
The Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged in the first swap since the crash of a Russian IL-76 plane that Moscow claimed had 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs) on board.
FP: US, Germany push to delay Ukraine NATO membership invite
Ukraine and its key allies are pushing NATO to invite Kyiv to join the military alliance at an upcoming summit this summer, but face opposition from the US and Germany, say officials, according to FT.
NYT: Russian attack on NATO looms as Trump threatens to abandon alliance
Russia could rebuild and invade alliance territory within five years, possibly leaving European nations to fend off threats without full American support, according to the NYT.
US Defense Secretary urges Ramstein Group to “dig deep” on Ukraine support
Austin urged partners to send additional interceptors to counter Russia's air attacks while NATO head pledged long-term backing; Spain, Canada, Germany unveiled new military aid offerings.
NATO inks $ 1.2 bn deal for 220,000 shells to resupply allies, Ukraine, but delivery could take years
NATO agreed $1.2 billion 155mm ammo buy to backfill depleted ally stockpiles and assist outgunned Ukraine, however the 220,000 shells, subject to delivery lags, may not bolster Kyiv's defense until 2027.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 698: Poland announces new aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defenses
On 22 January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Kyiv.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.
Zelenskyy’s top aide warns new wars may erupt in world if Putin wins in Ukraine
The Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andrii Yermak told Le Figaro that the world may face new wars…
