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Ukraine approves Droid TW robotics system for combat operation

The Defense Ministry has approved the new Droid TW 12.7 robotics complex, used on a tracked platform with a Browning 12.7 mm machine gun, for combat operations, the ministry announced on Dec. 9. The system was approved after performing reliably in combat testing, the ministry said. "In the conditions of modern warfare, technologies play a […]

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December 9, 2024

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EU approves 15th sanction package against Russia, targeting 'shadow fleet'

European Union's ambassadors agreed on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU reported on Dec. 11 on X. The new package targets Russia's "shadow fleet," a group of older, often uninsured tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent international sanctions. These sanctions will include restrictions […]

Ukraine

December 11, 2024

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IMF approves $1.1 billion in funding for Ukraine

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $1.1 billion in funds for Ukraine via the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the IMF announced on Dec. 20. The funds represent the latest tranche of the EFF program, which will provide Kyiv with $15.6 billion in budget support over four years. The […]

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December 20, 2024

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EU approves 35-billion-euro loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

European Union countries have approved an unprecedented plan to issue a 35-billion-euro ($37.2 billion) loan to support Ukraine's war-torn economy, using Russia's immobilized Central Bank assets as collateral. The deal is part of a broader G7 initiative to provide €45 billion ($50 billion) in aid to Kyiv, struggling to counter a renewed Russian offensive that […]

Ukraine

October 9, 2024

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World Bank approves fund to facilitate G7's $50 billion loan for Ukraine, Reuters reports

The World Bank's executive committee approved on Oct. 10 the creation of a new fund to help fulfill the Group of Seven (G7)'s $50 billion loan, Reuters reported, citing sources. During the June G7 summit in Italy, G7 leaders publicly confirmed a deal on the plan to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan by […]

Ukraine

October 11, 2024

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Ukraine approves 'electronic warfare resistant' domestic-made Chaklun drone for military use

The domestically produced Chaklun (Wizard) drone has been approved for use by Ukraine's Armed Forces, the Defense Ministry said on Oct. 16. The drone can help adjust artillery fire and is resistant to Russian electronic warfare means thanks to "high-tech materials," the ministry said. The Chaklun can operate in bad weather, and Ukrainian programmers have […]

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October 16, 2024

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Ukrainian parliament approves resignation of Prosecutor General Kostin

Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, voted on Oct. 29 to approve the resignation of Prosecutor General Andrii Kostin, lawmaker Oleksii Honcharenko said on his Telegram channel. Kostin's resignation was supported by 255 members of parliament, according to Honcharenko. The Ukrainian government has not yet decided on a replacement for Kostin. Potential candidates allegedly being considered […]

Ukraine

October 29, 2024

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European Commission approves $4.3 billion for Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program

The European Commission agreed to allocate 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion) to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on Nov. 14. The decision must be approved by the EU Council before the transfer. "As we're approaching the 1000th day of Russia's atrocious war, we will help keep […]

Ukraine

November 14, 2024

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Putin approves Russia's updated nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved updated principles of Russia's nuclear deterrence policy, according to a presidential decree published on a government website on Nov. 19. The revised doctrine outlines scenarios that could justify a nuclear strike. It implies that this could include "aggression against the Russian Federation and its allies by a non-nuclear state with […]

Ukraine

November 19, 2024

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Ukraine approves homemade Oncilla-Shturm armored personnel carrier for military use

The Ukrainian-made Oncilla-Shturm armored personnel carrier has been approved for military use, the Defense Ministry said on Nov. 27. "The domestic Oncilla-Shturm armored vehicle demonstrates Ukraine's progress in creating equipment that meets the modern needs of the battlefield," Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov said. The vehicle can carry three crew members and six riflemen. The […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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Parliament approves Naftogaz chief Chernyshov as deputy PM and 'minister for national unity'

Editor's note: The story is being updated. Ukraine's parliament on Dec. 3 supported the candidacy of Oleksii Chernyshov for the position of a vice prime minister and the "minister for national unity," lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said. The new minister's powers remain unclear. President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the department as part of Ukraine's resilience plan, saying […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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