White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, following a conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, noted that the presidents agreed to continue “technical negotiations” on a ceasefire at sea and progressing toward a complete ceasefire and sustainable…
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Experts criticize Trump’s disappointing “peace plan” for Ukraine.
According to former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges, US President Donald Trump’s Ukrainian peace plan involves Kyiv’s “capitulation” to Moscow.
“This is not a peace plan. This is simply capitulation. This is pressure from the US on Ukraine to surrender to Russia. The mask was dropped…
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The UK and the EU discuss the confiscation of frozen Russian assets to increase pressure on Putin during potential peace talks.
Ukraine’s allies are intensifying discussions to determine how to seize Russia’s assets in an effort to increase pressure on the Kremlin ahead of possible peace negotiations.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, explored…
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Ukrainian financiers anticipate inflation to slow over the next year after reaching 13.4% in February.
Consequently, according to the NBU, financial analysts in February 2025 maintained their inflation forecast at 7.8% for the upcoming 12 months. The public’s inflation expectations have improved for the second consecutive month. In February, the Ukrainian population…
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The Bundestag approves reform to Germany’s debt brake mechanism in order to increase defense spending and aid to Ukraine.
The German government backed a €1T plan to invest in the country’s defense and infrastructure. During an emergency meeting on March 18, the German parliament approved a debt package – amendments to Germany’s constitution that exempt defense and security spending,…
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What will Ukraine receive as part of Germany’s €3B military aid package?
The €3B military aid package to Ukraine, which was approved by the Bundestag, provides for the supply of equipment and materials in both the short and long term, said Steffen Hebestreit, spokesperson for the German federal government. This mainly concerns weapons, some…
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British investors are ready to invest in the reconstruction of Ukraine; China also seeks to become involved.
During a meeting between Ukrainian Deputy Development Minister Alena Shkrum, British government officials, and businesses, Britain expressed its readiness to invest in Ukraine’s reconstruction and involve its companies in reconstruction projects. The meeting was…
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Ukraine and Sweden will become partners in the energy field and the green transition.
Ukraine and Sweden signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a partnership on energy issues and the green transition in the field of nuclear energy. The memorandum’s purpose is to promote Ukraine and Europe’s energy security, emergency…
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European defense giants urge the EC to promote the continent’s technological independence from the US.
Around 100 European companies and lobby groups, including defense giants Airbus and Dassault, issued a joint letter calling on the European Commission to take measures to stimulate the development of technologies produced in Europe in order to become less dependent on…
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Ukrainian gunsmiths increased their production by more than 200% in 2024, and will continue to grow this year.
In 2024, total arms production volume in Ukraine amounted to $10B, which is 200% more than in 2023 and 900% more than in 2022. However, Ukrainian manufacturers are only operating at 30-40% of their capacity. The potential for growth is laid down in the plans for 2025:…
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