Ukraine
What happens if aid to Ukraine collapses under Trump?
Researchers at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, which has been tracking aid to Ukraine's war effort, have calculated hypothetical scenarios of what they believe Ukraine aid could look like in 2025, once Trump takes office in January.
Popular support for Ukraine falling amongst allies
Nato's most recent survey of its member country populations showed that even among those nations that are Ukraine's biggest supporters in terms of its war effort against Russia, many constituents disagree with continued support, Statista reports.
Russia ready to start peace talks in January, willing to make some “limited” concessions – Reuters
The Kremlin is ready to start ceasefire talks and is willing to make some “limited” territorial concessions, Reuters reported on November 20, citing five senior current and former Kremlin sources.
A thousand days of Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine has reached its 1,000th day, marked by US permits missile strikes on Russia and North Korea deepening its involvement.
Czechia has sent military materiel worth €300mn to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion
But government faces criticism for not doing enough to cut the amount of Russian energy imports since the invasion.
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia
The Uzbek government is actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries.
Colombia seeks BRICS membership, deepens Russia ties during Moscow talks
Colombia has expressed interest in joining the BRICS as part of its effort to expand international alliances and access new funding opportunities.
Biden gives Ukraine long-range missile permission, Putin threatens direct clash with Nato
US President Joe Biden finally granted Ukraine permission to use long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) missiles in strikes deeper into Russian territory, but has imposed restrictions on their use, according to reports on November 17.
Poland’s Tusk says 'telephone diplomacy' won’t work with Putin
Polish premier roasts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his call with Russian dictator.
The East-West clash will fuel nuclear weapons proliferation
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shocked his Western allies last month at the EU summit by suggesting Ukraine needs to become a nuclear power again if it is not granted Nato membership soon.
North Korea ready to send 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea is reportedly prepared to dispatch as many as 100,000 troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to sources familiar with assessments by some Group of 20 (G20) nations.
Scholz tests the peace talks water with his first call with Putin in nearly two years
Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation in nearly two years on November 15 as the war in Ukraine appears to be entering its end game.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy switches rhetorical tack from victory to resistance
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has changed his rhetorical tack and announced a comprehensive ten-point internal “Resilience Plan” during his evening address on November 14, after months of talking about a “victory plan” for Ukraine.
Slovak gas distributor SPP concludes pilot deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
SPP is looking at options to replace Russian gas brought by pipeline across Ukraine.
KYIV BLOG: Odesa, bombarded but unbowed
Sporadic Russian missile attacks have become part of everyday life in Odesa, Ukraine’s main Black Sea port city.
Finding workers in wartime Odesa
The challenge to fill workplaces and support small businesses in Ukraine’s beleaguered port city.
Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.
Trump holds first phone call with Putin
US President-elect Donald Trump held his first phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 7 and warned Moscow “not to escalate the war in Ukraine”
RAGOZIN: What will a Trump-led peace deal in Ukraine look like?
For Ukraine conflict watchers, all eyes now are on President Donald Trump who famously promised to stop the war “within 24 hours”.
COMMENT: Political, economic and security headaches Trump Europe’s mounting problems
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President could become a major headache for Europe that is already struggling to keep its head above recessionary water.