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Boris Johnson calls for British, European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of potential peace deal

In an interview with The Telegraph's Ukraine: The Latest podcast on Nov. 28, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that any possible ceasefire should involve a European peacekeeping mission including British forces to defend the front line. "I don’t think we should be sending in combat troops to take on the Russians," Johnson said. […]

Ukraine

November 28, 2024

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Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia, Reuters reports

Two senior Democratic senators are calling for the Pentagon and law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of Elon Musk’s communications with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed national security concerns in a letter […]

Ukraine

November 15, 2024

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Foreign Ministry says Kyiv discusses mobilization strategy with partners, calls on faster military aid

Ukraine has urged its international partners to expedite the delivery of critical military equipment, emphasizing that quicker aid is more crucial than drafting additional personnel. With manpower shortages posing a challenge, Ukraine continues to balance domestic and international expectations while focusing on strengthening its forces on the battlefield. "We are now in the situation when […]

Ukraine

November 28, 2024

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Georgian president does not recognize election results, calls for protests

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said on Oct. 27 that she will not recognize the results of the country's recent parliamentary elections and called for citizens to join her in mass demonstrations. The ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream party won a majority in the Oct. 26 vote, according to Georgia's electoral commission. Pro-EU parties have disputed the […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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JD Vance declines to call Putin enemy, calls for negotiations with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is more a "competitor" or "adversary" to the U.S. than an enemy, Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance said in an interview with NBC News on Oct. 27. Vance's comments come just over one week before the U.S. presidential election, which carries high stakes for the future of American […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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Media: EU parliament speaker calls for sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola is in favor of Germany sending long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine in light of Russia's recent escalatory measures, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Nov. 23. "Yes, that is also the position of the EU Parliament," Metsola said in an interview, as quoted by FAZ. "There is broad support for this […]

Ukraine

November 23, 2024

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NATO chief defends Scholz, calls Zelensky's criticism 'unfair'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told President Volodymyr Zelensky that his sometimes "harsh criticism" of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is unfair, Rutte told the German news agency DPA in comments published on Dec. 23. In the interview, Rutte said that Scholz's contributions to Ukraine are commendable. The chancellor ensured that Germany ranks second after the […]

Ukraine

December 23, 2024

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NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Dec. 12 that the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years, urging a shift to a wartime mindset with significantly higher defense spending. Rutte highlighted that NATO members spent more than 3% of GDP on defense during the Cold […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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NATO Parliamentary Assembly calls for Ukraine's accession 'as soon as possible'

Delegates from NATO member states’ legislatures voiced their support for Ukraine becoming the 33rd member of the alliance in a resolution adopted by the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Nov. 25. Independent from NATO, the assembly has no direct role in overseeing NATO policies. The assembly urged member states "to step up political and practical efforts […]

Ukraine

November 26, 2024

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No confidentiality between partners — Zelensky calls out White House over Tomahawk missiles leak

Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles was "confidential information," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 30 after a leak in the U.S. media. The New York Times reported on Oct. 29 that, according to undisclosed U.S. officials, the request for Tomahawk missiles with a range of 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) was part of the secretive "non-nuclear […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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Orban calls Zelensky's victory plan 'terrifying,' urges negotiations with Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's victory plan "more than terrifying" in a social media post published Oct. 17. Zelensky presented his five-point victory plan to the European Council in Brussels on Oct. 17, one day after unveiling the plan to the public during a special session of Ukraine's parliament.   […]

Ukraine

October 17, 2024

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Pope Francis refers to Ukraine, Russia as 'brothers,' calls for peace during Sunday Mass

During Sunday prayer on Dec. 15, Pope Francis referred to Russia and Ukraine as "brothers," while reiterating calls for peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine. "They are brothers, cousins. Let them come to an understanding. War is always a defeat. Peace to the whole world," the pope said during a visit to the French island […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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