Finland will never recognize occupied Crimea as part of Russia – Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Finland would never recognize the occupied Crimean Peninsula, nor Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as part of Russia.
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Stubb: economic pressure could force Russia to negotiating table
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that Russia’s resources are being depleted and urged the use of economic pressure to compel Moscow to begin peace talks.
Europeans must stop hoping U.S. end Russia-Ukraine war — German analyst
European countries need to clearly define what they consider an acceptable end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia seeks to normalize relations with U.S., curb support for Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin continues to employ a dual rhetorical strategy, combining economic proposals with implicit military threats, while simultaneously trying to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and restrain Washington's support for Ukraine.
Starmer proposes developing peace plan for Ukraine modeled on Trump's plan for Gaza
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed working with the United States to develop a peace plan for Ukraine modeled on U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Ukraine to receive EUR 165M in 2026 from Demining Capability Coalition
In 2026, the Demining Capability Coalition plans to allocate at least EUR 165 million to provide Ukraine with equipment and machinery for demining.
17 October 2025
Ceasefire, security guarantees: Zelensky names key topics for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main topics of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House will be achieving a ceasefire and securing reliable security guarantees.
German expert: Ukraine should rely on its own missiles, not America’s
Ukraine should rely not on U.S. Tomahawk missiles — which it is unlikely to receive, or will receive only in limited numbers — but on its own long-range weapons development.
Slovakia to support Ukraine during winter and not obstruct its EU accession — Fico
Slovakia will not obstruct Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and wants to show solidarity with Ukrainians, who may face a difficult winter.
Finland sends new aid package to Ukraine
Finland is sending its 30th materiel assistance package to Ukraine.
Another country to assist Ukraine in cybersecurity
Finland has joined the Tallinn Mechanism, which provides support for strengthening Ukraine’s cybersecurity and resilience.
31st UDCG meeting: Key Outcomes and Commitments
Partners are mobilizing unprecedented financial support through the US-led PURL initiative
16 October 2025
PM Svyrydenko: Ukraine counting on EU's decision to implement reparations loan mechanism
Russia does not intend to stop the aggression, so international support for Ukraine must be consistent and effective.
Poland, Nordic, Baltic countries agree to expand training center for Ukrainian Armed Forces
Poland has signed an agreement with eight Nordic and Baltic countries to expand a training facility – Camp Jomsborg – at the Land Forces Training Center in Nowa Demba-Lipa. The center will host training for NATO and Ukrainian military personnel on the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukraine and Bell Helicopter sign MoU on aviation technology development
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. aerospace company Bell Textron Inc to develop industrial cooperation in aviation technologies.
15 October 2025
UK to help Ukraine's defense industry enter Western markets after war – Healey
The existing cooperation between London and Kyiv in drone production, which is currently helping Ukraine resist Russian aggression, will also contribute to the development of Ukraine's defense industry in peacetime.
US weapons deliveries to Ukraine going according to schedule – Shmyhal
The United States is delivering weapons and equipment to Ukraine strictly according to schedule.
Healey on arms for Ukraine: UK not joining PURL yet but reviewing initiative closely
The United Kingdom is carefully considering joining NATO's PURL initiative for purchasing American weapons for Ukraine, but for now continues to provide Ukraine with assistance, some of which is unique.
Ukraine needs to raise $60B for defense next year – Shmyhal
Russia spends around $150 billion per year on the war, meaning Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense in 2026. Half of this amount is to be raised from international partners and allocated to the production of European and Ukrainian weapons.
Zelensky at Staff meeting: Ukraine has capacity to scale up deep strikes
Ukraine's main task at this stage is to expand its long-range strike capabilities against enemy territory. The potential exists, and systems like Patriots and Tomahawks can help lay the foundation for lasting peace.
PURL, long-range weapons, defense investment: Shmyhal addresses partners at UDCG meeting
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined the key priorities he presented to international partners during the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format.
Rutte after UDCG meeting: Nineteen countries announce new military aid for Ukraine
At today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, representatives of 19 countries expressed their readiness to provide Ukraine with new military aid packages.
Germany provides EUR 400M for Ukrainian long-range drones – Pistorius
Germany is allocating EUR 400 million to support the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, whose strikes on targets deep inside Russia are already yielding results.
Rutte assures NATO's full support for UDCG format
Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression is in the shared interests of NATO member states and other democracies, as the outcome of this war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine's borders.
UDCG meeting: Hegseth urges NATO countries to turn words into action, invest in PURL
The U.S. Department of War is prepared to join NATO's collective efforts to secure peace in Ukraine if no path toward peace emerges in the near future. In the meantime, the PURL initiative remains the best instrument for assisting Ukraine.
Pistorius opens UDCG meeting, announces over EUR 2B worth aid for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius opened the 31st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format and pledged further support, including in the area of air defense.
Ukraine needs unique air defense that only U.S. can provide — Rutte
To better protect its critical infrastructure from Russian strikes, Ukraine requires, among other things, unique air defense systems produced by the United States.
DM Shmyhal discusses defense funding, frozen Russian assets with EU Commissioners in Brussels
In Brussels, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss financing for the defense sector and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Rutte: majority of NATO allies back new weapons supply mechanism for Ukraine
More than half of NATO member states have expressed readiness to join the Alliance’s PURL initiative, which aims to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
Estonia to deliver drones to Ukraine and join PURL aid package
Estonia will deliver drones worth tens of millions of euros to Ukraine this week and join the PURL aid package.