EU says “solid basis” is in sight for finding peace in Ukraine
By Martin Banks EU leaders say they have made “good progress” to find “a just and lasting peace” in Ukraine.
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November 23, 2025 American plan for Ukraine “needs more work”
By Martin Banks EU leaders say the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine war will “require additional work.”
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WORLD
November 20, 2025 US military officials in Ukraine amid reports of Russia peace plan
Senior Pentagon officials have arrived in Ukraine to “discuss efforts to end the war” with Russia, the US military has said. The team, led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday when he returns from a trip to Turkey. Reports began surfacing on Wednesday […]
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WORLD
November 11, 2025 Ukraine welcomed to international marine organisation
By Martin Banks Ukraine has joined an international group that protects marine waters.
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EUROPE
November 7, 2025 Ukraine: “strongly committed to its EU accession path”
By Martin Banks The European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package which, it says, paves the way towards possible EU membership for several countries.
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EUROPE
October 29, 2025 New deal illustrates EU’s “unwavering” support for Ukraine
By Martin Banks The new EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) has entered into force.
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EUROPE
October 22, 2025 EU and Ukraine step up pressure on Russia
By Martin Banks The EU and Volodymyr Zelensky have joined forces in a fresh attempt to being peace to war-torn Ukraine.
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GEOPOLITICS
October 2, 2025 Greece pressured over aid to Ukraine
Athens, not for the first time, faces pressure from NATO allies to provide substantial aid to Ukraine, mainly through reselling some of its 25 Mirage 2000-5 fighters to intermediaries.
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EUROPE
September 15, 2025 Fresh aid for Ukraine ahead of bitter winter
By Martin Banks The European Commission says it is allocating an extra €40 million in humanitarian funding to help Ukrainians endure a fourth winter of Russia’s war of aggression.
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WORLD
September 12, 2025 Prince Harry makes surprise Ukraine visit to support war wounded
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war. The Duke of Sussex said he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of injured military personnel. He arrived by train on Friday morning and is understood to have […]
