U.S. Announces New $250 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The Defense Department on December 27, 2023, announced a security assistance package for Ukraine valued at up to $250 million. The package includes air defense capabilities, artillery and antitank weapons, and medical equipment.
Ukrainians Celebrate Christmas on December 25 for the First Time
Ukrainian Orthodox Christians attended services as the country for the first time celebrated Christmas on December 25, after the government changed the date from January 7, when most Orthodox believers celebrate. Shifting the date from January 7 to December 25 is seen as another symbol of breaking away from Moscow, signifying the nation’s intent for lasting cultural ties with the West.
Russia Launches Missiles in Biggest Air Attack on Ukraine Since Start of Full-Scale Invasion
Russia launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion on the morning of December 29, 2023, with 110 missiles fired. Despite numerous shoot-downs, the scale of the attack overwhelmed Ukrainian air defense, resulting in considerable damage and casualties across the country.
Ukraine Damaged Russian Novocherkassk Landing Ship
At 2:50 AM on December 26, Ukraine carried out an airstrike in Crimea that destroyed a Russian Navy tank landing ship. The Novocherkassk (142) / BDK-46 (Project 775) is a large landing ship from the NATO reporting name Ropucha-class. The attack was carried out by cruise missiles Storm Shadow / SCALP-EG, launched from two Su-24M/MR reconnaissance aircraft.
Ukraine Is Waiting For First Batch of F-16
As 2024 approaches, the anticipation of the arrival of the first F-16 multirole fighters grows. The Kyiv government believes that Western jets will aid in securing air superiority and boosting morale, particularly following the setback of an unsuccessful counteroffensive.
Ukraine Legalizes Medical Marijuana to Address Mental Health Crisis
In late December, Ukraine’s parliament approved the legalization of medical cannabis as the nation responds to the growing ranks of war veterans requiring treatment for injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Republicans in the Senate Voted to Block Aid Package for Ukraine
On Wednesday, December 7, Republicans in the Senate voted to block an emergency spending bill that would have provided assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and other measures relevant to security. This represents another chapter in the deepening American domestic divide, a factor that could ultimately shape the fate of Ukraine.
EU To Open Membership Talks With Ukraine
European Union leaders agreed on December 14 to start accession talks with EU candidates Ukraine and Moldova while granting formal candidate status to Georgia. Despite that, Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, opposed Brussels’ proposal to provide €50 billion from EU coffers to Kyiv.
Analytical articles
Korean Reunification Efforts Amidst Rising Global Tensions and South Korean Presence in Central and Eastern Europe
The idea of reunification between North and South Korea seems to be stalled amidst recent global tensions, with North Korea doubling down on their cooperation with Russia while South Korea deepens ties with Central Eastern Europe.
From contributing to peaceful future of the Korean Peninsula to expanding economic relations with CEE: The South Korean nuclear energy boom as an opportunity
In the past few years, Republic of Korea (ROK) has been experiencing a surge in both economic and political support of the field of nuclear energy, which resulted into its boom and the launching of a number of projects both domestically and also as an investment opportunity abroad. Such a powerful source of energy will contribute to finally reaching ROK’s energy independence in the future.
Parallel security struggles: Poland and South Korea’s linked geopolitical niches and Poland’s stake in Korean reunification
Recently, Warsaw and Seoul have been busy as ever. Earlier this month, Poland and South Korea signed a major security agreement that expanded cooperation between the two countries not only on the security and political fronts, but also in the economic and cultural spheres as well, un derscoring the deep connections between the two countries that have blossomed since 2013.
Zoran Milanović: Croatia’s ‘New Old’ President – Post-Election Interview with Matija Horvat
Over the past year, Croatia has undergone an election marathon, featuring parliamentary, European, and presidential elections. The second round of the presidential election, held on January 12, resulted in a victory for Zoran Milanović. To explore the post-election domestic landscape and Croatia’s role in a rapidly changing world, we invited Matija Horvat, an expert from the Croatian think tank Centre for Public Policy and Economic Analysis.
Past event, Date: 04/14/2025
One Nation Divided by the Past: A CE Perspective on the History of Korean Reunification
Past event, Date: 03/24/2025
Two nations, one vision: Poland and South Korea in a changing geopolitical landscape
Special Reports
Korean Reunification Efforts Amidst Rising Global Tensions and South Korean Presence in Central and Eastern Europe
The idea of reunification between North and South Korea seems to be stalled amidst recent global tensions, with North Korea doubling down on their cooperation with Russia while South Korea deepens ties with Central Eastern Europe.
From contributing to peaceful future of the Korean Peninsula to expanding economic relations with CEE: The South Korean nuclear energy boom as an opportunity
In the past few years, Republic of Korea (ROK) has been experiencing a surge in both economic and political support of the field of nuclear energy, which resulted into its boom and the launching of a number of projects both domestically and also as an investment opportunity abroad. Such a powerful source of energy will contribute to finally reaching ROK’s energy independence in the future.
Parallel security struggles: Poland and South Korea’s linked geopolitical niches and Poland’s stake in Korean reunification
Recently, Warsaw and Seoul have been busy as ever. Earlier this month, Poland and South Korea signed a major security agreement that expanded cooperation between the two countries not only on the security and political fronts, but also in the economic and cultural spheres as well, un derscoring the deep connections between the two countries that have blossomed since 2013.
Czech-Polish Forum – Year 2024: Interparliamentary Security Academy Policy Report
The Czech Republic and Poland have a long-standing history of collaboration that has grown from the establishment of diplomatic relations into a strong partnership across economic, cultural, and security domains.
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