President Biden's long-awaited signing of a $60.8 billion aid package for Ukraine marks a critical milestone in bolstering the nation's defence against Russian aggression, following months of delays and anticipation.
Speculation surrounding General Zaluzhny's potential resignation appears to be substantiated, prompting an examination of the prospective successor to lead the Ukrainian army and the military's response to this development.
The main risks facing Ukraine are not limited to external factors as internal divisions also pose a significant danger to success on the battlefield. Currently, mobilisation stands out as a pivotal concern in this regard.
Russia's propaganda machine went into overdrive in 2023, targeting the countries of the Visegrad Four, where the initial broad support for Ukraine's war effort and its European aspirations hit turbulence ahead of an EU decision in December to open accession negotiations with Kyiv.
The European Union is currently debating proposed legislation that attempts to find a compromise between protecting the freedom of expression while ensuring national security and safeguarding a fundamental component of our democracies: the media.