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War risk insurance surges after recent Russian strikes on foreign vessels in Black Sea, Bloomberg reports

War risk insurance premiums for vessels traversing Ukraine’s shipping corridor in the Black Sea have increased by about 33 per cent following Russia's recent attacks on foreign ships, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 10, citing sources in the market. According to the insurance market sources, coverage has jumped to above one per cent of the value […]

Ukraine

October 10, 2024

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Netherlands announces $27 million in aid for Ukraine following Dutch Foreign Minister's visit to Kyiv

Following his visit to Kyiv, Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp announced 27 million euros ($27.8 million) in new aid for Ukraine on Jan. 16. According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the package includes 7 million euros ($7.2 million) through the Comprehensive Assistance Package, coordinated by NATO, to provide non-lethal support such as fuel, medical supplies, […]

Ukraine

January 16, 2025

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Trump’s Ukraine policy should not be prejudged, French foreign minister cautions

Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy should not be judged prematurely, France’s foreign minister said on Nov. 11. "Facing speculation on what could be the positions or initiatives of the new U.S administration, I think that we absolutely should not prejudge, and we have to give (the Trump administration) time," Jean-Noel Barrot told the Paris Peace Forum. […]

Ukraine

November 11, 2024

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Slovenia assures continued assistance to Ukraine at NATO foreign ministers meeting

Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon reaffirmed her country’s strong support for Ukraine during the two-day ministerial NATO meeting in Brussels, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 4. "Slovenia provides significant support to Ukraine in the form of material, humanitarian, and military aid and will continue to do so as long as it is necessary," she said to […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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Slovakia to expand its base of repairing Ukrainian military hardware, foreign minister says

Slovakia will expand its military base in Michalovce, repairing Ukrainian military equipment instead of supplying new weapons to Ukraine, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said on Oct. 11. Blanár stated that Slovakia will expand the facility as part of its aid to Ukraine, as they will no longer provide Ukraine with military equipment from its […]

Ukraine

October 11, 2024

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The flaws in Ukraine's new brigades and foreign training programs

Newly formed brigades within the Ukrainian military face critical challenges on the front lines. Poor management, lack of experience, and inadequate training have resulted in territorial losses, damaged equipment, and tragic casualties. NATO’s training methods often fail to align with the realities of modern warfare. Despite receiving advanced equipment and personnel, these brigades falter due […]

Ukraine

January 17, 2025

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Foreign Ministry responds to rumors of Kyiv's plans to build nuclear bomb

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Nov. 13 denied media reports suggesting that Kyiv was planning to develop weapons of mass destruction. "Ukraine is committed to the NPT (the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons); we do not possess, develop, or intend to acquire nuclear weapons," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said via X. "Ukraine works […]

Ukraine

November 13, 2024

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Ukraine to prohibit withdrawal of foreign issuer securities amid efforts to curb bypasses to currency restrictions

Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission announced on Dec. 23 that it will prohibit the withdrawal of foreign issuer securities, with the ban taking effect on Jan. 1. The commission, which reached an agreement with Ukraine's National Bank to implement the changes, said that the changes will "harmonize national currency legislation," and aligns with […]

Ukraine

December 23, 2024

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Chancellor of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jonatan Vseviov – Artur Rehi Podcast

Video Summary Here is a 100-word summary of the conversation: The Chancellor of the Estonian Foreign Ministry, Jonathan Savio, discusses the current situation in Ukraine and the war with Russia. He shares his observations from a recent visit to Kiev, where he saw the impact of the war on the city and its people. He […]

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January 18, 2023

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Trump pauses US foreign development aid for 90 days, orders review

U.S. President Donald Trump paused U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days and ordered reviews of aid programs to ensure they align with Washington's foreign policy, according to an executive order published by the White House on Jan. 20. Trump signed numerous decrees after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Ukraine's foreign budget support surpasses $100 billion since start of full-scale war

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has received over $100 billion in foreign-backed external financing to support Ukraine's state budget, the country's finance ministry announced on Nov. 15. In addition to military aid to support Ukrainian military efforts along its eastern border, Western countries and institutions have helped to finance […]

Ukraine

November 15, 2024

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Ukraine completes preparations for second peace summit, Foreign Ministry says

Ukraine has completed necessary preparations for the second global peace summit, though work is ongoing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said during a Dec. 27 briefing. Following the first peace summit in Switzerland in June 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky said the second meeting "should lay the foundations of lasting and just peace." While Ukraine aimed […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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