Politics
Germany provides Ukraine with another €100 million for energy system restoration
Berlin is allocating an additional €100 million for the repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. Germany's total contribution will increase to €550 million.
The Netherlands will allocate €35 million in winter aid to Ukraine for its defence forces
Amsterdam has announced a new €35 million support package for Ukraine as part of NATO's UCAP programme. The funds will be used to provide medical care, equipment and other material needs for the Ukrainian military during the winter period.
Moldova, the EU and the US are preparing a reintegration plan: some details are not being disclosed due to the ‘sensitivity of the issue’
The Moldovan government, together with the EU and the US, is working on a plan to reintegrate the country, but is not yet disclosing details, citing the sensitivity of the process.
Britain and Norway are creating a joint fleet to track Russian submarines in the Atlantic
The United Kingdom and Norway are signing a new defence agreement
Australia and New Zealand join PURL and announce over $70 million in aid to Ukraine
Australia and New Zealand have joined PURL, a NATO mechanism that ensures regular deliveries of American weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini questioned in case of possible corruption and misuse of EU funds
The European Union is launching a high-profile investigation into possible violations in the financing of a programme to train young diplomats at the College of Europe.
NATO Announces New Contributions to PURL as Three More Countries Commit Funding for Weapons for Ukraine
NATO countries are increasing their contributions to the PURL program to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and bolster Europe’s security amid Russia’s continued refusal to engage in genuine peace negotiations.
A dispute is intensifying within the EU as member states resist Belgium’s demand for an “unlimited cheque” to unlock a loan for Ukraine.
European countries are raising concerns over Belgium’s stance, as Brussels demands extensive financial guarantees before agreeing to unlock a loan for Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets.
Зеленський у Парижі: Україні потрібен надійний мир і швидке завершення війни
Президент Володимир Зеленський заявив, що війна повинна завершитися якомога швидше та за умов надійного миру для України. Про це він сказав після кількагодинної зустрічі з Еммануелем Макроном у Парижі.
Before Yermak’s Dismissal, Zelensky Held a Closed-Door Meeting with Security Officials and Fedorov
Before deciding to dismiss the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a closed-door meeting with representatives of the security bloc and Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. According to reports, the meeting became one of the key moments in the decision-making process regarding Yermak’s future.
Power Struggle: Yermak Sought to Remove the SBU Chief Before His Resignation
A week before his resignation, former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, according to journalists, sought the dismissal of SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk, believing that Maliuk failed to protect him during the “Midas” operation and overlooked the investigative actions.
Sanctions Hit Russian Giants — Ukraine Acts in Unison with the United States
Ukraine has announced another round of sanctions against the Russian economy, fully coordinated with the United States. The new restrictions target key Russian energy companies — Rosneft, Lukoil, and several affiliated entities. According to the president, the sanctions are already depriving Russia of the resources needed to continue the war.
