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Blinken confirms Ukraine to receive $50 billion transfer from frozen Russian assets

Ukraine is set to receive $50 billion in frozen Russian assets held by the United States and the European Union, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Dec. 4. Blinken confirmed during a briefing that the transfer is part of a coordinated effort between the U.S. and EU to support Ukraine. "Making sure that […]

Ukraine

December 4, 2024

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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

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UK promises $3.8 billion per year in military aid to Ukraine

The U.K. will allocate three billion pounds ($3.8 billion) per year to military support for Ukraine, according to the draft budget submitted to the parliament on Oct. 30. The proposed budget, which includes some tax increases and slashed expenditures, will increase the national defense budget and maintain the U.K.'s previous commitments to Ukraine's military support. […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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UK announces new $2.6 billion aid package to Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new military aid package worth $2.6 billion for Ukraine, as well as the provision of artillery barrels and a mobile air defense system, during his visit to Kyiv on Jan. 16. This visit marks Starmer's second trip to the Ukrainian capital and the first since becoming prime minister […]

Ukraine

January 16, 2025

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EU Defense Commissioner proposes $105 billion defense budget allocation, Politico reports

European Union Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, has proposed allocating 100 billion euros ($105 billion) for defense in the next seven-year EU budget, Politico reported on Dec. 8. This amount would be a significant increase from the current 10 billion euros allocated for the EU’s seven-year budget. Kubilius emphasized, in his interview with […]

Ukraine

December 8, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv brings back 189 Ukrainians from Russian captivity; US unveils $2.5 billion in aid

Key developments on Dec. 30: Ukraine brings back 189 people from Russian captivity in prisoner swap Biden announces $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine Russian military suffers 427,000 casualties in 2024, Syrskyi claims Russia launched over 1,300 drone strikes, 250 missiles at Kyiv in 2024 Ukraine brought back 189 Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity […]

Ukraine

December 30, 2024

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Ukraine’s 2025 budget clears first reading, allocates $53 billion for defense

Ukraine’s proposed 2025 budget passed its first reading in parliament on Oct. 31, allocating approximately 26% of the country’s GDP to defense and military spending. “The priority of next year's budget will also be security and defense. All taxes paid by people and businesses will go toward strengthening our defenders and military capabilities,” Prime Minister […]

Ukraine

October 31, 2024

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EU to allocate $36 billion of financial support to Ukraine

The European Union will provide 35 billion euros ($36 billion) in financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025 through the G7 ERA credit initiative and the Ukraine Facility program, European Commission's vice-president and trade commissioner announced on Jan. 22. Great to meet with @Svyrydenko_Y, Ukraine’s First Deputy PM, at #Davos2025. We discussed enlargement and steps to […]

Ukraine

January 22, 2025

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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

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Hungary blocks EU sanctions changes, holding up $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine

The landmark decision to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan from the profits of frozen Russian assets has been held up after Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga announced the blocking of necessary changes to the European Union's sanctions regime on Oct. 8. During the June Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, G7 leaders […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

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Ukrainians paid $24 billion in taxes in 2024, Finance Ministry reports

Ukrainian citizens and businesses paid over 1 trillion hryvnias ($24 billion) in tax in 2024, the Finance Ministry reported on Dec. 31. Corporate income tax amounted to Hr 270.8 billion ($6.5 billion), value added tax came to Hr 267.8 billion ($6.4 billion), personal income tax and military tax- a sum levied from citizens to support […]

Ukraine

December 31, 2024

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British PM Starmer to press Biden to release $20 billion aid for Ukraine before Trump takes office, Telegraph reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to press outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden to release a $20 billion aid package for Ukraine during next week’s G20 summit in Brazil, the Telegraph reported on Nov. 12. This would be the latest part of European power’s attempt to persuade Biden to step up help to Ukraine […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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