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Ukraine receives $1.1 billion from IMF

Ukraine has received a tranche of nearly $1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the successful completion of the fifth programme revision, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Oct. 23. "The funds will be used to cover important non-military budget spending," Shmyhal said. Foreign aid is crucial for Ukraine as the economic pressure […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Biden asking US Congress for $24 billion in Ukraine aid, arms replenishment, Politico reports

U.S. President Joe Biden is quietly asking the U.S. Congress to greenlight an additional $24 billion in assistance to Ukraine and to replenish provided weapons before he leaves office, Politico Pro reported on Nov. 26, citing an obtained document. The news comes amid the Biden administration's efforts to ship in as much aid to Ukraine […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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Ukraine risks delay in receiving $4.3 billion instalment from EU's Ukraine Facility due to reform shortcomings, Foreign Ministry says

Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis issued a letter to cabinet ministers on Oct. 23 warning that the European Union has notified Ukraine that the next tranche of 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) from the EU's Ukraine Facility may be delayed until next year unless expected aspects of corruption reforms are completed by the end of […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Ukraine receives $4.8 billion from World Bank

Ukraine has received a $4.8 billion loan from the World Bank through the PEACE project for social expenditures, Prime Minister Denys Shymhal said on Nov. 27. "We are very grateful to the United States and the development partners who are financing assistance under the PEACE project," Shmyhal said on X. As the ongoing full-scale Russian […]

Ukraine

November 27, 2024

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US to provide $20 billion loan to Ukraine as part of G7 pledge

The U.S. will allocate $20 billion to Ukraine as part of a $50-billion pledge by the Group of Seven (G7), President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Oct. 23 in his evening address. During the June G7 summit in Italy, G7 leaders publicly confirmed the plan to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan by the end […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Ukraine, EU sign agreement on up to 35 billion euro loan covered by Russian assets revenue

Ukraine's Finance Ministry and the EU signed a memorandum and an agreement to attract up to 35 billion euros ($36.7 billion) as part of the G7 loan, the ministry said on Dec. 4. The European Commission unveiled the 35-billion-euro loan in September within the framework of the G7's broader $50 billion loan, which is covered […]

Ukraine

December 4, 2024

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G7 to provide Ukraine $50 billion in loans backed by frozen Russian assets

The Group of Seven (G7) has reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with approximately $50 billion in loans backed by the revenue from foreign Russian assets, the G7 announced on Oct. 25. "Our aim is to begin disbursing the funds by the end of the year," a statement from the G7 leaders read. During the […]

Ukraine

October 25, 2024

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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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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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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’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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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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