Ukraine News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on August 1, 2025.
Trump wants deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, US tells UN
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear that he wants a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine by August 8, the United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday. “Both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace. It is time […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: This current state of war remains a choice that President Putin is making: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech This current state of war remains a choice that President Putin is making: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Fergus Eckersley, Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. How is it that Russia can sit here and claim any sort of […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Council Holds Briefing on Situation in Ukraine
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b 9970th Meeting (AM) The Council meets this morning, at the request of the Russian Federation, under its agenda item “threats to international peace and security” to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The delegation of Ukraine will participate in the meeting under Rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Meeting on the situation in Ukraine
Source: United Nations 2 The UN Security Council meets Thursday morning to discuss threats to international peace and security, with a focus on the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was requested by Russia. Follow our live updates as UN News, in coordination with UN Meetings Coverage, brings you key highlights and takeaways from today’s session. […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Why Donald Trump has stopped some conflicts but is failing with Ukraine and Gaza
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham In yet another twist in his unpredictable decision making, US president Donald Trump has dramatically shortened his original 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to call a ceasefire in Ukraine to a mere ten days. It’s an unmistakable sign of […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 25)
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. 1. On Amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 12, 2008 No. 450 The draft resolution was developed in order to consolidate […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Materials for the Government meeting on July 31, 2025
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The following issues are planned to be considered at the meeting: 1. On Amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 12, 2008 […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall visits Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden On Thursday 20 April, Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall visited the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, where she met President Zelenskyy’s wife, Olena Zelenska, and representatives of the Ukrainian Government. At the meeting, they discussed how children have been affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. MIL OSI Europe News –
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Wicker and Chairman Risch Introduce Bill to Ensure Europe Pays for Ukraine Military Sales
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and James Risch, R-ID, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced they will introduce new legislation to support President Trump’s efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, push back on […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden supports relocation of WHO office in solidarity with Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden Sweden and the majority of World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in the WHO European Region have decided to relocate the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases from Moscow to Copenhagen. The decision was taken in support of Ukraine and enables the WHO to continue its […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Protecting and helping children a new step in Sweden’s support to Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden Over seven million people in Ukraine have been forced to leave their homes and seek temporary protection from Russia’s aggression, both within Ukraine and in other European countries. The overwhelming majority are women and children. Children are often among the most vulnerable in war and conflict. Sweden and Ukraine have now […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Focus on children at high-level meeting on protecting and supporting children in Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden Support to Ukraine is the most important priority during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. On 1–2 June, the Swedish Presidency held a high-level meeting on protecting children to highlight how Ukrainian children have been affected by Russia’s aggression, and to discuss what EU Member States can do […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Conference with key health and medical care actors to strengthen support to Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden On 1 December, Minister for Health Care Acko Ankarberg Johansson and Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed will co-host a conference to discuss Sweden’s support to Ukraine’s health and medical care system. The conference, which will convene both public and private sector actors, aims especially to outline how Ukraine’s […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Key health and medical care actors gathered at conference on support to Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden The will to support Ukraine is strong among Swedish health and medical care actors from both the public and private sectors. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and Swecare held a Conference on Support to the Recovery and Development of Health Care in Ukraine on 1 December to harness this […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Largest support package to Ukraine announced
Source: Government of Sweden The Swedish Government is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at SEK 13.5 billion. This package will also strengthen Ukraine’s long-range capability. Sweden aims to donate about 1 billion SEK towards making Ukraine able to produce long-distance missiles and drones. It also includes a doubling of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: SMHI donates diesel generator to hospital in Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden In connection with Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari’s visit to Ukraine in recent days, the Government decided to instruct the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) to transfer a diesel generator to Ukraine. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, together with the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden provides SEK 75 million to UNESCO to rebuild schools and preschools in Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden The education sector in Ukraine has been severely affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since February 2022, more than 3 000 preschools, schools and other educational establishments have been damaged, and 360 have been completely destroyed. Sweden is now providing SEK 75 million to the UNESCO Emergency Fund. The Fund is, among […]
MIL-OSI Europe: SEK 75 billion in military support to Ukraine
Source: Government of Sweden To further enhance Sweden’s support to Ukraine and provide long-term stability, the Government and the Sweden Democrats have agreed on a three-year framework for military support to Ukraine totalling SEK 75 billion for 2024–2026, which equates to SEK 25 billion a year. MIL OSI Europe News –
MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden increases support for heating and electricity supply in Ukraine by SEK 500 million
Source: Government of Sweden The Government has approved an additional SEK 500 million in support for heating and electricity supply in Ukraine. According to World Bank calculations, the support could help generate electricity for 185 000 people, making this Sweden’s largest contribution yet to Ukrainian energy supply. MIL OSI Europe News –
MIL-OSI Europe: Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced
Source: Government of Sweden Today, 13 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa has announced that Sweden will increase development assistance to Ukraine by more than SEK 1.4 billion with the aim of strengthening Ukraine’s resilience and recovery. MIL OSI Europe News –