Ukraine Latest News. Weekly Overview for June 17-23
The EU Council endorsed the start of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova. The USA allowed Ukraine to fire US-provided missiles into Russia wherever it is coming under attack
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Ukraine expects decision on integration into NATO defense planning from Washington summit - Stefanchuk
Ukraine expects decision on gradual integration into NATO defense planning process as a future ally.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss shelling of Kharkiv, NATO summit
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in a phone call on Tuesday discussed the situation at the front and the massive shelling of Kharkiv and Pokrovsk.
Trump's key advisers present plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Two of Donald Trump's key advisers have drawn a plan to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine if he wins this year's presidential election.
24 June 2024
U.S. State Dept voices expectations of NATO summit regarding Ukraine
The NATO summit in Washington should highlight opportunities for Ukraine's full integration into Western structures, create a direct and effective bridge to its membership in the Alliance, and discuss ways for Ukraine to prevail on the battlefield.
Baerbock: support to Ukraine through European Peace Facility best protection for EU
By directing money to support Ukraine, the European Union is primarily protecting its own security interests.
Ukrainian speaker, Slovenian ambassador discuss security agreement
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Slovenian Ambassador to Ukraine Mateja Prevolsek have discussed the signing of a bilateral security agreement and inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Top Ukrainian, NATO commanders discuss battlefield situation, Ukraine's immediate needs
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, commander of U.S. European Command General Christopher Cavoli have discussed in a phone call the situation on front lines and Ukraine's immediate needs in fighting off Russian invaders.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Nuclear blackmail, events in Dagestan, dangers in Crimea
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.
23 June 2024
Defense intel chief: battlefield situation difficult but no Armageddon expected
Commenting on the battlefield developments in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence, GUR, said that “no Armageddon will emerge”, admitting, however, that the situation is quite difficult and will remain so for at least a month.
22 June 2024
Russian nuclear threats currently only about blackmail - Ukraine’s defense intel
Currently, nuclear threats voiced by Russia should be perceived purely as blackmail.
War in Ukraine reaches stalemate, but Russia not ready for talks - Milley
From a military point of view, the war in Ukraine is now at a stalemate, but Russia has failed to achieve its goals. In addition, the Russians have already suffered significant manpower losses.
Stefanchuk discusses upcoming NATO parliamentary summit with Head of Bulgarian National Assembly
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed the upcoming NATO parliamentary summit in Washington with the newly elected President of the Bulgarian National Assembly Raya Nazaryan.
21 June 2024
Shmyhal discusses weapon deliveries with U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass discussed key areas of support for Ukraine.
US Deputy Secretary of State in Kyiv: Ukraine will see additional support steps in coming weeks
Ukraine will see new steps to support it from Europe and Washington in the coming weeks.
20 June 2024
Serhii Plokhii, history professor, director of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute
Ukraine’s victory will be in the preservation of the nation, the statehood, the identity, and the freedom of choice
Ukraine needs another $9.5B this year to finance priority recovery needs
In 2024, Ukraine needs another $9.5 billion to finance the priority recovery needs: defense industry, energy sector, restoration of damaged housing, etc.
Ukraine-Hungary relations complicated, but they cannot be called destructive - expert
Hungary generally shares the position of the EU and NATO regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the desire to take a "third" position on some issues is determined by the internal politics of its current political leadership.
U.S. experts on situation near Kharkiv: Ukrainian forces gaining momentum
Successful Ukrainian counterattacks near Kharkiv and Russia's deployment of its troops to this sector from Donetsk show that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are gaining momentum.
Putin's visit to North Korea a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim - ISW
Russian dictator Putin's visit to North Korea is a significant goodwill gesture towards Kim Kim Jong-Un as the visit helps legitimize Kim's pariah regime both domestically and abroad.
19 June 2024
Trump could still be undecided on Ukraine policy - Ambassador Taylor
Ex-president of the United States, Donald Trump, may still not be sure what his policy will be in relation to Ukraine should he win the U.S. election this November.
Bundeswehr’s ex-general says Ukraine Army’s operation in Kharkiv region “great success”
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled the latest Russian offensive, but it is important to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the fact that other parts of the front could be weakened due to the movement of Ukrainian troops.
US, allies discussing what commitment to give on Ukraine joining NATO - media
The United States and several key allies, including the United Kingdom, are actively debating how strongly to commit to Ukraine's NATO membership at the alliance's upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington.
Ukraine's president, Poland's parliament speaker discuss protection of Ukrainian sky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Marshal of the Polish Sejm Szymon Holownia discussed cooperation in protecting the Ukrainian sky.
Ukraine’s lawmakers on path to pass law on military police
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed at first reading the draft law on establishing the military police.
Ukraine latest news. Overview for June 10-16
Ukraine has signed security agreements with the USA and Japan. The inaugural Summit on Peace in Ukraine brought together representatives from 101 countries and international organizations
18 June 2024
Dutch PM Mark Rutte may become new NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the new NATO Secretary General.
NATO's defence budget will amount to almost USD 1.5 trillion this year
Before the Washington Summit, the North Atlantic Alliance has released another summary of defence spending, according to which the total defence budget of all NATO countries at current prices will reach almost USD 1.5 trillion in 2024.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen have discussed the needs for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Ukrainian president, Lithuanian parliament speaker discuss Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of Lithuania's Seimas Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen have discussed the needs for bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities.