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30 years ago today, Ukraine traded nuclear arms for security assurances, a decision that still haunts Kyiv today

On Dec. 5, 1994, Ukraine had signed a set of political agreements that would guarantee the country's sovereignty and independence in return for accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Signed in Budapest, the memorandum would lay grounds for Ukraine to dispose of its nuclear arsenal in return for the U.S., […]

Ukraine

December 5, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv won't accept security guarantees substituting NATO membership

Key developments on Dec. 3: Ukraine won't accept security guarantees substituting NATO membership Ukraine prevents Russia from establishing bridgehead west of Oskil River, military says France, UK discuss deploying troops to Ukraine for ceasefire monitoring, sources tell RFE/RL Ukraine asking NATO for 20 air defense systems to prevent blackouts Zelensky disputes media reports of 80,000 […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Trump's pick for Ukraine envoy backs 'peace through strength,' security guarantees

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Nov. 27 decision to choose Keith Kellogg as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia is not ideal for Kyiv but is an acceptable and reasonable choice for Ukraine, analysts say. Kellogg has co-authored a peace plan that would freeze the front line in Ukraine, take NATO's accession off the table […]

Ukraine

November 29, 2024

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Trump's top security pick calls for end to escalation in Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Nov. 24 that escalation between Russia and Ukraine must come to a "responsible end." Waltz, like Trump, has expressed skepticism about ongoing U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale war. As national security adviser, he will play a key role in […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

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Trump confirms he chose Waltz as national security advisor

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Nov. 12 he had chosen Michael Waltz as his national security advisor. Waltz is a Congressman from Florida and a retired Army Green Beret. His views on Ukraine have evolved. In 2022 he called on U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to provide more weapons to Kyiv and argued that […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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Trump picks Mike Waltz as national security adviser amid shifting Ukraine policy, Politico reports

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, bringing a former special forces officer into a role that will steer U.S. global posture amid several high-stakes conflicts. Waltz, known for his plain-spoken approach and strong advocacy for Trump’s vision, is expected to oversee a strategic shift in the handling of […]

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November 11, 2024

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Opinion: Western inaction on Ukraine’s security guarantees opens door to global nuclear proliferation

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is approaching its 11th year, with three years of full-scale war. In search of security guarantees like NATO membership, Ukraine has been left in limbo due to Russian-occupied territories and Western bureaucracy. In light of Russian advances and Western indecision, Kyiv has stated that NATO membership is one path to victory […]

Ukraine

November 11, 2024

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Europe must take responsibility for its security, Polish FM says after Trump's win

European nations must take their security policy more seriously,  Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said at a press conference on Nov. 6 in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election. "Europe urgently needs to take more responsibility for its security," Sikorski said. President-elect Trump has repeatedly lambasted European NATO members for not […]

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November 6, 2024

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Hungarian FM to attend and speak at Eurasian security conference in Belarus this week

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is set to speak at the Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security in Belarus on October 31, Politico reported. Other participants will include Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam al-Sabbagh. Representatives from 45 countries are expected. According to the Collective Security Treaty Organization […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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North Korean troops preparing to help Russia's war in Ukraine a 'grave security threat,' says South Korea

North Korean troops being sent to Russia to assist its war in Ukraine is a "grave security threat" to the international community, South Korea's presidential office said on Oct. 18. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol convened an emergency meeting with key officials a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Pyongyang is preparing 10,000 […]

Ukraine

October 18, 2024

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Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with Greece

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Zelensky said on Oct. 17. Ukraine has already signed 25 similar agreements, including with the U.S., the U.K., Germany, and France, aimed at helping Kyiv repel Russia's aggression amid the full-scale war. These agreements are based on a pledge made by […]

Ukraine

October 17, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons

Key developments on Oct. 16: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons Zelensky unveils Ukraine's victory plan, says it's doable but 'depends on our partners' Australia to give Ukraine almost 50 US-made Abrams tanks Ukraine reportedly reclaims territory in north of Kharkiv Oblast, almost entire Russian regiment […]

Ukraine

October 16, 2024

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