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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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 […]

Ukraine

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 […]

Ukraine

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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