Ukraine

Russia says it wants to create ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine

bne IntelliNews March 19, 2024

Speaking on March 18, following President Vladimir Putin's re-election victory speech, where he broached the idea, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a zone between Russia and Ukraine was the best way to protect Russians.

Europe has €56bn shortfall to meet Nato 2% of GDP spending pledge

bne IntelliNews March 18, 2024

European nations within Nato are facing a €56bn shortfall in meeting the alliance's defence spending pledge of 2% of GDP this year, the Financial Times reported on March 16.

EU finally boosts defence investment into arms production as Ukraine runs out of ammo

bne IntelliNews March 18, 2024

European Nato countries are ramping up their defence investments, with plans to collectively spend almost $500bn this year.

Polish fashion giant LPP’s stock price collapses after sale of Russian business reported as faked

Wojciech Kosc in Warsaw March 18, 2024

LPP fiercely denied the report, which knocked its stock price nearly 36% in one day.

Poland revives ties with Berlin and Paris in push to help Ukraine

Wojciech Kosc in Warsaw. March 18, 2024

The underlying premise of the summit was to acknowledge that stopping Russia in Ukraine now will come at a much smaller cost than having to stop it later at the EU's gates.

‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’: EU rejects Ukrainian trademark application

bne IntelliNews March 15, 2024

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has once again rejected a request by Ukraine’s State Border Guard to register the slogan "Russian warship, go f**k yourself” as a trademark.

Russia’s Medvedev presents ‘peace plan’ including ‘complete surrender’ of Ukraine

bne IntelliNews March 15, 2024

Writing on Telegram, President Vladimir Putin's close ally published what he called a “soft Russian formula for peace,” comprised of seven points that would see Ukraine pay compensation to Moscow and give up its entire territory.

EU agrees to create $5.5bn Ukraine Assistance Fund

bne IntelliNews March 14, 2024

Germany wins concession that bilateral support be considered as contributions to the fund.

Tusk schedules Ukraine summit with Macron and Scholz

Wojciech Kosc in Warsaw March 14, 2024

The so-called Weimar Triangle has sprung back to life under the Polish premier after an eight-year lull under the previous government of Law and Justice.

Russian oil refineries set ablaze in second day of Ukrainian attacks

bne IntelliNews March 13, 2024

Relentless attacks on Russian refineries have led to widespread disruptions in the nation's energy supply chain.

Pro-Ukraine Russian militias claim to have taken control of villages in Belgorod and Kursk Regions

bne IntelliNews March 13, 2024

Three pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitary groups have claimed to have crossed into Russian territory and engaged in combat with government troops.

Putin fires Navy chief after series of humiliating defeats

bne IntelliNews March 12, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired the commander of the country’s navy after suffering a number of humiliating losses in the Black Sea.

Ukraine becomes world's 4th largest arms importer, European imports soar

bne IntelliNews March 12, 2024

European arms imports were up by 94% in 2019-23, as Ukraine's allies send military aid while also arming themselves, says new SIPRI report.

Ukrainian car bomb kills Russian collaborator ahead of presidential election

bne IntelliNews March 12, 2024

Svitlana Samoilenko, who served as the Russian-appointed deputy mayor of the city in the Zaporizhzhia Region, was killed by an improvised explosive device placed under her vehicle on March 6.

Record Czech poll support for ANO as its leader adopts Kremlin-appeasing narrative

Albin Sybera March 12, 2024

Leaked emails reveals how former premier wanted to target foreign minister's family.

CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Missiles made in Russia, tested in Kazakhstan and fired on Ukraine

Peter Baunov in Astana March 11, 2024

Arrangement that is no secret to the Kazakhs has started to raise eyebrows among Kyiv’s allies.

Ukraine court orders seizure of Turkcell units over oligarch Fridman links

Akin Nazli in Belgrade March 11, 2024

Company controlled by Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund argues Russian businessman has no influence over its Ukrainian subsidiaries.

Italian street artist's selfie with Putin prompts calls for EU sanctions

Marco Cacciati March 11, 2024

Italian graffiti artist Jorit sparked uproar last week after appearing at the World Youth Festival in Sochi, where he joined President Vladimir Putin on stage for a picture. His actions provoked outrage in Italy and led to calls for EU sanctions.

CENUSA: Europe needs to reduce the risks of destabilisation in its eastern neighbourhood

Denis Cenusa in Giessen March 8, 2024

Candidate states for EU accession such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia remain in a zone of insecurity where Russia can intervene minimally in a hybrid way.

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