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Biden announces $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion on Dec. 30. The package includes a $1.25 billion "drawdown package" of military equipment for Ukraine and $1.22 billion under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), a Pentagon-led program that procures arms for Ukraine through contracts with U.S. defense […]

Ukraine

December 30, 2024

Norway announces more than $270 million in aid for Ukraine's energy sector

Norway has increased its total support for Ukraine’s energy sector to 3 billion kroner (around $274.2 million) as part of its broader aid plan, according to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This includes 1.5 billion kroner ($117 million) newly allocated for preparing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for winter. "We are working to provide more support […]

Ukraine

October 17, 2024

Netherlands announces $23 million for Ukraine's air defense, cyber resilience

The Netherlands will contribute an additional $23 million to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems and cyber resilience, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced on X on Dec. 4. The announcement followed Veldkamp's meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting. Veldkamp emphasized the need for NATO and its allies to address […]

Ukraine

December 5, 2024

Ukraine to conduct review of Ground Forces command, defense minister announces

Ukraine is to carry out a comprehensive review of the Ground Forces command, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Jan. 2, to be conducted by the Defense Ministry’s Main Inspectorate. "Victory requires a deep analysis of experience, and an honest understanding of mistakes," Umerov said. The review aims to evaluate management structures, processes, and compliance […]

Ukraine

January 2, 2025

Denmark announces $350 million military aid package for Ukraine

The Danish Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 18 a new 2.4 billion kroner ($350 million) military aid package for Ukraine. This is Denmark's 21st military aid package since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Copenhagen previously provided Ukraine with a military aid package worth around $115 million in August. The latest aid package […]

Ukraine

October 18, 2024

Denmark delivers second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky announces

Denmark has transferred a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, further bolstering the country's air defense capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 7. "Denmark's decisive leadership in defending lives stands out," he in a post on social media, adding: "With this additional reinforcement, our air shield is stronger than ever." Zelensky added […]

Ukraine

December 7, 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

US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine

Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The U.S. has allocated a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth $400 million, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced during his to Kyiv on Oct. 21, Ukrinform reported. The exact content of the latest aid package is not immediately clear, but Austin said […]

Ukraine

October 21, 2024

Georgian PM announces new law banning face-coverings at protests

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to introduce a law banning participants in rallies and counter-rallies from covering their faces, Georgia Today reported on Dec. 8. The law is expected to be finalized next week and enforced by the end of December. The latest wave of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party broke […]

Ukraine

December 9, 2024

Germany announces first deliveries of promised RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers

Germany delivered the first batch of the promised 54 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers, the country's Foreign Minister Boris Pistorius said during a news conference on Jan. 13. Six out of the 54 howitzers will remain in Germany to train Ukrainian personnel. "Ukraine can count on us, and this (the delivery) is a signal. And Germany […]

Ukraine

January 13, 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 war latest: US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative

Key developments on Dec. 10: US announces $20 billion loan for Ukraine as part of G7 initiative Zelensky announces 'successful tests' of new Ukrainian missile 70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO accession, survey shows Explosions heard in occupied Donetsk Oblast city, Russian proxies announce evacuation Confusion over Russian advances in Sumy Oblast, […]

Ukraine

December 10, 2024