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Russia’s gas sector is running out of options after end of transit deal

Ukraine’s decision to end the gas transit deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom has been hailed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as one of Moscow’s biggest defeats. "When (Russian President) Vladimir Putin was handed power in Russia over 25 years ago, the annual gas pumping through Ukraine to Europe stood at over 130 billion cubic meters. […]

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January 9, 2025

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Poland signs deal with domestic companies to kickstart ammunition production

Poland has signed a letter of intent with domestic companies to begin producing nitrocellulose and multi-base powders essential for ammunition manufacturing, according to a Polish government report published on Nov. 18. This marks a significant step in rebuilding Poland's ammunition production capabilities, which currently rely on imports from several European countries and Canada. The government […]

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November 19, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Russia, Iran sign strategic partnership deal; Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment

Key developments on Jan. 17: Putin, Pezeshkian sign strategic Russia-Iran partnership agreement in Moscow Ukraine strikes Russian S-400 radar equipment in Belgorod Oblast, military claims Biden administration secretly funded Ukraine's drone industry, NYT reports US assured Putin no nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Biden says There's no evidence that Australian fighter was executed by Russia, prosecutors […]

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January 17, 2025

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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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Trump sees peace in Ukraine as a deal but refuses to play his winning hand

The impending Donald Trump presidency has fueled market speculation that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could be reached soon — bolstered by Trump’s campaign trail rhetoric promising to end the war within days of taking office, if not sooner. Ukrainian Eurobonds have been among the best-performing assets in emerging markets in recent months, […]

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January 20, 2025

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Kyiv delayed minerals deal with US to let Trump take credit, NYT reports

Ukrainian authorities postponed signing an agreement with the United States on processing and extracting rare earth minerals, in order to let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claim credit for the deal when he takes office, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Dec. 14. Trump begins his second presidential term on Jan. 20, 2025. He has […]

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December 14, 2024

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Ukraine-Russia peace deal would require at least 200,000 peacekeepers, Zelensky says

At least 200,000 European soldiers would be required to serve as peacekeepers on Ukraine's eastern front for a peace deal to be enforced, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21. "From all the Europeans? 200,000, it’s a minimum. It’s a minimum, otherwise it’s nothing," […]

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January 21, 2025

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Russian gas transit deal ends on December 31, won't be renewed, PM Shmyhal says

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Dec. 16 that the deal allowing Russian gas to transit through Ukraine will not be extended beyond the end of the year. His statement comes as several European countries intensify efforts to secure alternative energy supplies. Following discussions with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Shmyhal said Ukraine is open […]

Ukraine

December 16, 2024

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Syria reportedly cancels deal with Russian construction firm following Assad's downfall

Syria's port of Tartus has terminated a 49-year investment agreement with Russian construction company Stroytransgaz, the independent Russian outlet Important Stories reported on Jan. 21, citing Riad Joudeh, head of customs in the city of Tartus. The decision follows the collapse of Russian-backed dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime on Dec. 8, after a swift offensive by […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Most Poles favor Ukraine peace deal with territorial concessions, poll finds

For the first time, a majority of Polish citizens support ending the war in Ukraine even if it requires Ukraine to cede territory, Polish Radio reported on Dec. 17, citing a survey by the Polish Center for Public Opinion Research (CBOS). The survey found that 55% of respondents prioritized ending the conflict over Ukraine’s territorial […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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February 25, 2025

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Russia rejects Trump team's reported peace deal proposals on Ukraine, FM Lavrov says

Russia is dissatisfied with the reported peace deal proposals on Ukraine from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s team, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Dec. 29, according to state-owned TASS. Earlier reports from the Wall Street Journal indicated that Trump’s team is considering a plan to delay Ukraine’s NATO membership by at least 20 years […]

Ukraine

December 29, 2024

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