Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: October 18, 2025
US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says
The U.S. expressed support for a new IMF package and EU proposals to fund Ukraine with seized Russian assets.
Insight
U.S. backing bolsters the credibility of financial support mechanisms for Ukraine amid war.
Kremlin says Putin-Trump summit may happen within two weeks, but there’s a lot to do first
The Kremlin indicated a summit between Putin and Trump could occur in about two weeks, but logistical and policy hurdles remain.
Insight
The announcement signals eagerness but also suggests procedural and strategic groundwork has yet to be settled.
