Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: August 29, 2025
US Backs Ukraine’s Request for Missiles Paid for by NATO Allies
The U.S. approved Ukraine’s purchase of $825 million in long-range missiles, funded by Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway.
Insight
NATO allies are pooling funds to supply advanced arms to Ukraine, highlighting creative financing to sustain Kyiv’s defense.
EU’s Top Diplomat Touts Secondary Sanctions Against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas promoted secondary sanctions targeting countries that help Russia evade sanctions, especially in energy.
Insight
Europe is escalating economic pressure by expanding sanctions enforcement globally, mirroring U.S. tactics.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees
President Zelenskiy urged Europe to outline NATO-style defense guarantees, including air and naval support, to deter Russia.
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Zelenskiy seeks binding European commitments to avoid past failures like the Budapest Memorandum, raising the stakes ahead of Trump talks.
Estonia says best security guarantee for Ukraine would be NATO membership
Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur stated that Ukraine’s NATO membership is its best security guarantee amid Russian aggression.
Insight
Estonia reinforces the notion that formal NATO inclusion offers the most credible deterrence, highlighting limits of interim security arrangements.
