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Sweden unveils new aid package for Ukraine worth over $9 million

Sweden will provide Ukraine with a new aid package valued at nine million euros ($9.8 million), which includes two vessels designed to enhance maritime security. Sweden's Minister of Civil Defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, made the announcement during a joint briefing with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko on Nov. 5. Bohlin explained that the package […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

Ukraine receives $485 million in humanitarian aid from USAID, World Bank

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in coordination with the World Bank under the PEACE in Ukraine program, has delivered $485 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Dec. 27. According to Shmyhal, $465 million in humanitarian came from USAID, while a further $20 million was provided by the […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

Lithuania delivers new military aid package to Ukraine

Lithuania has delivered another military aid package to Ukraine, Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense reported on Nov. 24. The aid package included generators, M113 spare parts, weapons, and ammunition, according to the ministry's post on X. “Lithuania continues its unwavering support for Ukraine,” the ministry said. “Whatever it takes for Ukraine to win. Solidarity remains […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

US Congress should ensure that Ukraine aid continues even under Trump, Biden says

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden said on Jan. 10 he did all he could to help Ukraine and voiced hope that U.S. support will continue even after he leaves office. "There is a significant number of Democrats and Republicans on the (Capitol) Hill who think we should continue to support Ukraine," Biden said during his […]

Ukraine

January 11, 2025

Ukraine war latest: US announces new defense aid package for Ukraine worth $400 million

Key developments on Oct. 21: US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine Russia detains 18 North Korean soldiers who left positions in Kursk Oblast, source says Kremlin calls North Korean troops reports 'contradictory' but stops short of denial Russia attacking toward town near Pokrovsk, National Guard says Ukraine destroys Russian Buk air defense […]

Ukraine

October 21, 2024

Ukraine has arms to resist at least until mid-2025 if US cuts aid, finance minister says

Ukraine has enough funds and ammunition to continue resisting Russia at least throughout the first half of 2025, even if U.S. assistance dries up, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said in an interview with the El Pais newspaper published on Dec. 11. Marchenko's comments come amid growing concern that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump might withdraw Washington's […]

Ukraine

December 11, 2024

Trump pauses US foreign development aid for 90 days, orders review

U.S. President Donald Trump paused U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days and ordered reviews of aid programs to ensure they align with Washington's foreign policy, according to an executive order published by the White House on Jan. 20. Trump signed numerous decrees after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

‘Aid will either increase or stop altogether’ – Ukrainians in US react to Trump’s comeback

In a remarkable comeback that saw Donald Trump win the electoral college and popular vote in the Nov. 5 election, the 78-year-old conservative will take office on Jan. 20 more powerful than ever, with Republican control of the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives. While Trump’s pre-election campaign was largely focused on domestic issues, […]

Ukraine

November 7, 2024

Zelensky urges China to help stop North Korean military aid to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged China to use its influence over North Korea to prevent the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the frontline, during his evening address on Dec. 27. He emphasized the severe losses in Kursk Oblast that North Korean soldiers have faced thus far. “They have many losses. Very many. And we see […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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 […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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 […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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