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NATO chief urges US to keep arming Ukraine, pledges European funding

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the United States to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, pledging that Europe will shoulder the financial burden, Reuters reported on Jan. 23. "If this new Trump administration is willing to keep on supplying Ukraine, the bill will be paid by the Europeans," Rutte said at the World Economic […]

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January 23, 2025

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German FM urges Scholz to act and support aid to Ukraine amid election campaign

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to avoid politicizing aid to Ukraine during Germany's election campaign, n-tv reported on Jan. 20. Baerbock made the comments in Berlin, speaking alongside Lithuania’s foreign minister. “Times are too difficult now, Germany has too much responsibility for us all to indulge in pre-election rhetoric in […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Macron warns of prolonged Ukraine war, urges stronger European defense strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned on Jan. 20 that Russia’s war against Ukraine is far from over, as Donald Trump, who vowed to quickly end the conflict, assumed office again. "Let us not delude ourselves," Macron said earlier during his New Year’s address to the French armed forces, according to AFP. "This conflict will not […]

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January 20, 2025

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Merkel highlights NATO's role in supporting Ukraine, urges transatlantic unity, media reports

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the critical role of the United States and NATO in ensuring Ukraine's independence amid Russia's invasion. Speaking at the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU's New Year's reception in Düsseldorf, Merkel said that the transatlantic partnership is more essential now than ever, underscoring its importance as Donald Trump prepared to take […]

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January 19, 2025

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Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview. He also described the European Union as being […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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'It would be crazy to drop the ball now' —Zelensky urges continued aid for Ukraine at Ramstein

Editor's note: This story is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the Ramstein airbase in Germany on Jan. 9 to take part in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting. Zelensky is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings during the summit, which will be the last meeting before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump […]

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January 9, 2025

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Poroshenko's party urges ban on Russian oil transit via Ukraine

Ex-President Petro Poroshenko and members of his European Solidarity opposition party submitted a bill on Jan. 7 banning the transit of Russian oil and gas through Ukraine's territory during martial law. The move came after Ukraine decided not to prolong a deal on the transit of Russian gas to the EU through Ukrainian pipelines past […]

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January 8, 2025

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Transnistria urges residents to heat stoves with wood amid significant gas shortages

Vadim Krasnoselsky, the head of the Russia-led breakaway Transnistria region in Moldova, urged residents on Jan. 3 to heat their stoves with wood whenever possible amid gas shortages. Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom halted gas deliveries to Moldova on Jan. 1, citing alleged unpaid debts by Moldovagaz. The suspension triggered an energy crisis in Transnistria, […]

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January 4, 2025

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Ukrainian FM urges EU to ban, replace Russian LNG imports

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union must be banned and replaced with supplies from the United States and other partners. "There is enough LNG gas on the market to not fund the criminal Russian regime with its agression, war crimes, and hybrid attacks," Sybiha […]

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December 30, 2024

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Slovak Defense Minister urges Ukraine to consider territorial concessions for "war to stop immediately"

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak said that Ukraine may need to cede some territory due to the realities on the ground, Slovak news agency TASR reported on Dec. 29. During a television interview, Kalinak claimed that Slovakia’s priority is for an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations. While he stated that Russia is undeniably the aggressor […]

Ukraine

December 29, 2024

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Zelensky urges China to help stop North Korean military aid to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged China to use its influence over North Korea to prevent the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the frontline, during his evening address on Dec. 27. He emphasized the severe losses in Kursk Oblast that North Korean soldiers have faced thus far. “They have many losses. Very many. And we see […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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Watchdog urges Zelensky to halt media intimidation, ensure press freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec. 19 to ensure press freedom in Ukraine and hold accountable those who intimidate journalists. This follows growing concerns about government actions that reportedly obstruct the work of media outlets, including online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda. In a letter, the CPJ highlighted a troubling […]

Ukraine

December 20, 2024

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