Latvia announces surprise combat readiness check of its military
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Latvia announces surprise combat readiness check of its military

Latvia's Armed Forces on Dec. 17 announced snap military exercises across the country "to test and improve procedures and units' combat readiness." While the Latvian Defense Ministry said that the drills are "not related to changes in the security environment," the exercises take place amid surging tensions between NATO and Russia. The partial test will […]
NATO Secretary General Rutte announces Ukraine-NATO Council meeting
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NATO Secretary General Rutte announces Ukraine-NATO Council meeting

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that the next meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council is scheduled for Oct. 17. The meeting will bring together defense ministers from NATO member states alongside Ukraine’s defense minister, Rustem Umerov. Key topics on the agenda are expected to include the current situation on the battlefield in Ukraine and the […]
'We need to move faster,' Zelensky announces personnel changes in
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'We need to move faster,' Zelensky announces personnel changes in Ukrainian Armed Forces

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 2 new reshuffles in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Zelensky's statement follows General Mykhailo Drapatyi's appointment as Ukraine's Ground Forces commander. When asked why Drapatyi has replaced Oleksandr Pavliuk, who has held the position since Feb. 11, 2024, Zelensky said the change is related to the recently presented resilience plan. […]
UK announces $283 million military aid package for Ukraine
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UK announces $283 million military aid package for Ukraine

Following his visit to Kyiv, U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey announced a 225 million pound ($283 million) military aid package for Ukraine on Dec. 19. According to media reports, the package includes over 92 million pound ($115 million) in equipment to support Ukraine's navy, including small boats, as well as reconnaissance drones. A further 39 […]
US announces $725 million military aid package for Ukraine
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US announces $725 million military aid package for Ukraine

The United States will deliver a $725 million weapons package to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Dec. 2. The move comes as President Joe Biden's administration, nearing the end of its term, works to strengthen Kyiv's defenses against Russian forces before the January transition of power. "Today, I am announcing the delivery […]
Denmark announces $350 million military aid package for Ukraine
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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 […]
US announces $400 million defense aid package for Ukraine
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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 […]
Georgian PM announces new law banning face-coverings at protests
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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 […]