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Norway allocates more than $87 million to increase weapons production for Ukraine

Norway’s government will allocate up to 967 million kroner (around $87.5 million) to enhance its defense industry, with a focus on supporting Ukraine amidst Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Norwegian Ministry of Defense said that the funds will support four new projects to boost production of crucial components, including rocket engines and explosives, needed for manufacturing […]

Ukraine

October 10, 2024

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Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 22 urged Ukraine's allies to mount pressure on North Korea, calling for a "concrete response" to the country's escalating military support of Russia's full-scale war. Two North Korean brigades of up to 6,000 personnel each are currently undergoing training in Russia, Zelensky said in his evening address, citing military intelligence […]

Ukraine

October 22, 2024

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‘Aid will either increase or stop altogether’ – Ukrainians in US react to Trump’s comeback

In a remarkable comeback that saw Donald Trump win the electoral college and popular vote in the Nov. 5 election, the 78-year-old conservative will take office on Jan. 20 more powerful than ever, with Republican control of the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives. While Trump’s pre-election campaign was largely focused on domestic issues, […]

Ukraine

November 7, 2024

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G7 allies expected to increase pressure on China over support for Russia, Bloomberg reports

The foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) countries are expected to agree to increase diplomatic pressure on China over the country's support for Russia's 'war machine' in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 25, citing an early draft of a communique seen by the publication. The draft communique, which vows to introduce "appropriate measures consistent […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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Zelensky signs law on 'historic' tax increase

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law a bill authorizing a major tax increase on Nov. 28, following more than a month of delay. The bill, which was passed by the Ukrainian parliament on Oct. 10, will raise taxes by Hr 8 billion ($192 million) in 2024 and Hr 141 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2025, lawmaker […]

Ukraine

November 28, 2024

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Journalists, anti-corruption groups denounce Ukraine’s attempt to increase punishment for state leaks

Parliament is scheduled to vote on Dec. 3 on a new law proposing up to eight years imprisonment for accessing or disseminating confidential state register information during martial law, a bill that Ukrainian media and human rights organizations have urged parliament to reject on free speech concerns. “This is an attempt by the authorities to […]

Ukraine

December 3, 2024

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