International Relations
Orbán called Ukraine an enemy of Hungary over the issue of Russian energy supplies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a harsh statement directed at Ukraine, linking bilateral tensions to Kyiv`s demands that Budapest abandon Russian energy sources.
Military game showed how Russia could quickly break NATO's defences in the Baltics without the allies' determination
A new war game in Germany simulated a Russian invasion of Lithuania and showed that the key weak link may not be technology, but rather the speed of political decisions and the willingness of allies to act together.
Ukraine will receive access to €140 million from the EU for the development of dual-use technologies
In the first quarter, Ukraine will gain access to large-scale funding from the European Union for the development of dual-use technologies and the strengthening of its defence and industrial capabilities.
Zelensky discussed air defence and the supply of Mirage and Rafale aircraft with the French Minister of the Armed Forces
During his meeting with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused on strengthening Ukraine`s air defence, developing aviation, and continuing military support amid massive Russian attacks.
The US wants to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine in March and hold elections and a referendum
The United States and Ukraine are discussing an ambitious scenario for ending the war as early as spring, but key differences over territory and security guarantees make such a timeline unrealistic.
The White House is preparing the first meeting of the Peace Council on the reconstruction of Gaza
The White House plans to hold the first meeting of the so-called Peace Council on the Gaza Strip in Washington, during which the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire and the attraction of funding for post-war reconstruction of the region will be discussed.
Zelensky: Europe must be involved in negotiations, exchanges will continue, Russia may seek a pause in the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that France is initiating an alternative dialogue with Russia for the sake of Europe`s participation in the peace process, and the negotiations in Abu Dhabi demonstrated the parties willingness to continue prisoner exchanges without a breakthrough on key issues.
The US proposes an energy truce and a meeting in Miami, Russia remains silent
In Abu Dhabi, the American side once again proposed an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv supported the initiative, but Moscow has not yet responded, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In 2025, Germany approved arms exports worth over €2 billion to Ukraine.
In 2025, the German government approved arms exports worth approximately €12 billion, with Ukraine once again becoming a key destination for German arms deliveries.
Russia rejected the US proposal on control over the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
Russia has refused to hand over control of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant to the United States as part of a possible peace settlement and insists on managing the facility itself.
Britain has deployed fighter jets to Cyprus amid the risk of escalation around Iran
The United Kingdom has sent additional fighter jets to an air base in Cyprus in response to growing tensions surrounding Iran and the possibility of military escalation involving the United States, despite the resumption of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Stefanchuk discussed "hellish sanctions" against Russia with US senators in Washington
In the US capital, the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada held talks with American senators on sanctions to force Russia to make peace, and also raised the issue of protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
