Étiquette : Ukraine

The Ukrainian and US delegations released a Joint Statement following their meeting in Jeddah. Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by Russia. The US will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. The delegations also discussed the importance of humanitarian relief efforts as part of the peace process, particularly during the above-mentioned ceasefire, including the exchange of POWs, the release of civilian detainees, and the...

Meeting preparation(s) in Saudi Arabia

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 9, 2025 | Russie, Ukraine, La guerre, Le monde | 0 |

As US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump has privately made clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv won’t be enough to restart aid and intelligence sharing, according to an administration official and another US official. Trump wants the deal, which would give the US a stake in Ukraine’s mineral resources, signed. But he also wants to see a change in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attitude toward peace talks, the officials said, including a willingness to make concessions such as giving up territory to Russia. Trump...

Strike in Dobropillya

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 9, 2025 | Ukraine, La guerre | 0 |

“Last night, the Russian army struck the centre of Dobropillya in the Donetsk region with 2 ballistic missiles. After our emergency services arrived at the scene, they launched another strike, deliberately targeting the rescuers. This is a vile and inhumane intimidation tactic often used by the Russians. Tragically, at this moment, 11 people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 30 people were injured, including 5 children. 8 5-story apartment buildings, an administrative facility, and a fire truck were damaged. I thank all the emergency services, police, SES personnel, and medics who, despite...

It Is Not Negotiations or Peace That Putin Is Preparing For, but Rather the Continuation of the War

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 7, 2025 | La guerre | 0 |

Today, the new NATO Military Committee Chair is visiting Ukraine to show support. Key discussions included preparations for Ramstein and shared defense needs. Intelligence reports indicate Russia’s military expansion with new divisions and North Korean cooperation, suggesting a continued war effort, not peace. All European countries are urged to bolster their defenses, aiming for a 5% GDP allocation. The UK supports Ukraine’s defense, energy, and economic resilience. Military capabilities are enhanced with Mirage jets from France and F16s from the Netherlands. Meetings with partners like the U.S., Europe, and the Islamic world are planned. Gratitude is extended to those...

Starlink replaceable by Eutelsat Communications SA

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 6, 2025 | Technologie, Ukraine | 0 |

French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications SA said talks with the EU to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine are intensifying as the US pulls back from its commitments there. The company is already working in Ukraine and has thousands of terminals there currently, but not all are on the network. It is in talks with suppliers to provide both military-grade and standard terminals and would need “a couple of months” to provide 40,000, roughly how many Starlink terminals are used in the country –...

Poland confirms paused weapons deliveries

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 4, 2025 | Ukraine, La guerre | 0 |

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Washington had suspended all weapons deliveries to Ukraine, including those already in transit through the NATO hub in Poland, and that neither Poland nor any NATO/Rammstein member was informed or...

Solidarity movement

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 3, 2025 | Ukraine, La guerre, Le monde | 0 |

Former Polish President and leader of the Solidarity movement, Lech Wałęsa, published an open letter to US President Donald Trump signed by 39 other former Polish political prisoners. “Dear Mr President, We watched the report of your conversation with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with horror and distaste. We consider your expectations regarding showing respect and gratitude for the material assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine fighting against Russia to be offensive. Gratitude is due to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed blood in defence of the values of the free world. They are the ones who have been dying...

The London Summit

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 2, 2025 | Économie, Ukraine, La guerre, Le monde | 0 |

The London Summit brought together the leaders of Ukraine, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Finland, France, the Czech Republic, and Sweden, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa. Leaders discussed ongoing financial support for Ukraine’s defence industry, including investments in domestic arms production and increased funding for Europe’s defence sector. Sanctions against Russia, including frozen Russian assets, are to remain until a lasting peace is achieved. There was broad agreement that strong security guarantees must underpin any potential...

Ukraine and the UK signed

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 1, 2025 | Économie, Ukraine, La guerre | 0 |

Ukraine and the UK signed an Emergency Loan Agreement of £2.26 billion for the purchase of defence materials. The funds are part of the G7 $50 billion Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration for Ukraine (ERA) mechanism. The loan will be serviced and repaid from future profits generated from frozen Russian sovereign assets. Read more at https://mof.gov.ua/uk/news/ukraine_to_receive_226_billion_under_g7_era_initiative_ukraines_finance_minister_and_uk_chancellor_of_the_exchequer_signed_agreement-5048...

Zelensky. Starmer embraced Zelenskyy

par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Mar 1, 2025 | Culture, Économie, Ukraine, La guerre, Le monde | 0 |

UK Minister Keir Starmer gave a highly public show of support for Volodymyr Zelensky. Starmer embraced Zelenskyy on the steps of No. 10 Downing Street in London. Starmer told Zelenskyy he has “full backing across the United Kingdom” — and that both the British government and the British people stand with Ukraine “for as long as it may...