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Far-right Ukraine aid critic takes surprise lead in Romanian presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a far-right critic of Romania's pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine policy, is projected to enter the presidential run-off vote after a shock result in the first round on Nov. 24. Georgescu is leading the polls with 22.92% and roughly 99.9% of the vote counted, followed by center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at 19.17% and Elena […]

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November 25, 2024

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EU announces additional $143 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

The European Union is allocating an additional 140 million euros ($143 million) in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, the European Commission said in a statement on Jan. 13. In addition to this sum, the EU will allocate 8 million euros ($8.16 million) to Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees and their host communities. This will bring the […]

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January 13, 2025

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Germany, France skeptical about bypassing Hungary's veto on EU aid for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Germany and France are raising doubts about the EU diplomatic service's proposal to circumvent Hungary's veto of 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in defense assistance for Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 25, citing undisclosed sources. Budapest has been blocking the disbursement of Kyiv-bound assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF) for more than a year, […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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US lawmakers ask for intelligence report on impact of cutting Ukraine aid

U.S. lawmakers requested a trio of intelligence agencies to assess the risks of ending support for Ukraine and Russia winning the war, The Hill reported on Dec. 11. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hinted at reducing aid to Ukraine once he enters office in January 2025. This puts further pressure on Ukraine, which is increasingly on […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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Ukraine's energy grid may suffer from Trump aid freeze, Politico reports

U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign aid pause may hinder Ukraine's ability to rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks, Politico reported on Jan. 21, citing Ukrainian officials. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 90-day freeze on all U.S. foreign development assistance on Jan. 20, his first day in office. The order appears to target […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Biden to urge Congress to send more Ukraine aid in last days of term, Sullivan says

U.S. President Joe Biden will appeal to Congress for more aid to Ukraine in the final 70 days of his term, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with CBS News on Nov. 10. Biden will leave the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump officially takes […]

Ukraine

November 10, 2024

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US to send $1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine, AP reports

The U.S. is planning to send $1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Dec. 27, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The announcement is expected to come on Dec. 30, officials said. The outgoing White House administration has ramped up materiel shipments to Ukraine in the weeks before President-elect Donald Trump […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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North Korea likely sending soldiers to Ukraine to aid Russia, Seoul says

North Korea is likely to deploy regular troops to Ukraine to help Russia, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun told lawmakers on Oct. 8, the Yonhap news agency reported. "As Russia and North Korea have signed a mutual treaty akin to a military alliance, the possibility of such a deployment is highly likely," the minister […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

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5 injured by Russian drone during humanitarian aid distribution in Mykolaiv Oblast

A Russian drone attacked the village of Solonchaky in Mykolaiv Oblast while humanitarian aid was being distributed there on Nov. 25, Governor Vitalii Kim reported. Five people were injured, with both aid workers and residents among the victims. All of them were taken to hospital, and two are in serious condition, the governor wrote on […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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German defense minister arrives in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine aid

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Jan. 14 to discuss further military Ukraine as it resists Russian aggression, Deutsche Welle reported. "It is important for me to show with this trip that we continue to actively support Ukraine. This is a signal that Germany, as the largest NATO country in Europe, stands […]

Ukraine

January 14, 2025

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Norway's PM announces new 500-million-euro aid package for Ukraine

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced on Oct. 28 that Norway will provide Ukraine with a new 500-million-euro ($543 million) aid package, allocating over half for military assistance. Several Nordic countries, including Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, have agreed to provide defense support to Ukraine, including weapons production, assistance in preparing for winter, […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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US announces over $440 million in economic aid for Ukraine

The United States will provide Ukraine with over $440 million in aid for key sectors of its economy, Richard Verma, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery, announced on Dec. 12. The announcement comes as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden aims to ramp up support for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes power in January. […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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