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22 October 2024
NATO expects to hear a detailed report from South Korea regarding the alleged dispatch of North Korean troops to engage in Russia’s war against Ukraine, which would be a significant escalation if confirmed. At the same time, until NATO gets all the details from partners in South Korea, the Alliance cannot confirm the fact that Pyongyang is coaching North Korean troops to Russia.
The Russians are pushing Ukrainians living under occupation in Kherson region toward to sign off contracts for military service with the Russian invasion army.
Partners will not leave Ukraine without help as the work on finalizing the $50 billion loan is nearing completion.
The Baltic States and Poland, the countries bordering Russia, should convey their experience with Moscow to the rest of the Western nations, which will allow for developing joint actions against the aggressor state.
It is important for Ukraine to pursue the implementation of those points of the Victory Plan that are achievable now, and the debate over the NATO invitation can make it easier for those who are inclined to criticize all the following points.
The signing of the Memorandum on mutual acceptance of state quality assurance for defense goods, works and services between Ukraine and Turkey will strengthen the defense potential of both countries.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk has stated that Ukraine is counting on Estonia's support for the initiative to use long-range weapons to strike military airfields and bases in the Russian Federation.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, expressed grave concern over reports on the alleged involvement of North Korean military personnel in Russia's war effort against Ukraine.
21 October 2024
At stake in Ukraine's war for freedom is the future of Europe, NATO, and security of the United States, so they are aware of the price they will have to pay if they surrender to Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Kyiv.
NATO is convinced that Ukraine is already on an "irreversible path" that will lead to its accession to the North Atlantic Alliance. However, it first needs to restore sovereignty over its territories.
20 October 2024
This week, Ukraine secured support from its Western partners in terms of promoting the Victory Plan presented to them by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha will visit Türkiye on October 20-22 for high-level talks on key issues of Ukrainian-Turkish cooperation.
The United States probably no longer has any fundamental objections to Ukraine's invitation to join NATO.
19 October 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the more effective Ukraine is on the battlefield and in diplomacy, the sooner Ukrainian prisoners of war will return.
Ukraine will definitely be invited to NATO within the borders as of 1991 while the issue of joining the Alliance partly, excluding territories temporarily occupied by Russia is not being discussed with Allies.
Since Russia’s full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 100,000 service members from Ukraine’s Defense Forces have undergone training on the territory of partner countries.
The total combat losses Russia’s invasion troops have sustained in Ukraine since the full-scale incursion in February 2022 have amounted to an estimated 677,180, including 1,380 killed or wounded in the past 24 hours alone.
During meetings of the Ukraine-NATO Council and those with NATO defense ministers, the issue of lowering the military draft age in Ukraine was never raised.
18 October 2024
Minister for Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called on the West to strengthen support for Ukraine against the background of Russia engaging North Korea in the war against Ukraine.
Russia's reckless nuclear rhetoric is inconsistent with its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, emphasized the importance of having Ukraine invited to join NATO as it will help end the war.
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Germany remains skeptical about Ukraine's invitation to join NATO, while the United States' position is closer than before.
Sweden is joining the IT Coalition and is working to provide Ukraine with two long-range radar detection aircraft.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with his Finnish counterpart Petteri Orpo support for the construction of a shelter system in Ukraine and proposed to create a Civil Defense Coalition.
During the discussions regarding Ukraine's invitation to NATO, there were no opponents of Ukraine joining the Alliance.
Certain elements of the Victory Plan, including increasing military aid to Ukraine and giving Ukraine permissions to hit targets deep inside Russia with weapons provided by the West, need to be implemented immediately. Other points could follow after the end of the active phase of Russia's war against Ukraine.
During the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council (UNC) at the level of defense ministers, which took place yesterday evening at the Alliance Headquarters with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, the Ukrainian side heard no objections to the points of Victory Plan, including that on inviting Ukraine to NATO.
There is "no agreement" among EU leaders in the assessment of the Victory Plan presented in Brussels by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The plan will be reevaluated after the U.S. presidential election.