Canada to allocate $305 million in military assistance to Ukraine
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Canada to allocate $305 million in military assistance to Ukraine

Canada has pledged $305 million (CAD $440 million) in additional military assistance to Ukraine, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Jan. 9. The announcement includes $138 million (CAD $200 million) allocated to Czechia’s initiative for procuring and delivering large-calibre ammunition to Ukraine, adding to over $36 million (CAD […]
Denmark allocates $292 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, minister
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Denmark allocates $292 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense, minister says

Denmark has allocated 2.1 billion Danish kroner (over $292 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced on Dec. 19. The announcement comes amid intensified Russian attacks against Ukraine, including one of the largest aerial strikes on Dec. 13, which targeted energy infrastructure across Ukraine. The package includes financial support for […]
Denmark announces $350 million military aid package for Ukraine
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Denmark announces $350 million military aid package for Ukraine

The Danish Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 18 a new 2.4 billion kroner ($350 million) military aid package for Ukraine. This is Denmark's 21st military aid package since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Copenhagen previously provided Ukraine with a military aid package worth around $115 million in August. The latest aid package […]
EBRD, IFC to provide $435 million to new Ukrainian telecom
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EBRD, IFC to provide $435 million to new Ukrainian telecom company

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) provided $435 million to support investment in Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell, a recently merged Ukrainian telecom company owned by a French billionaire, according to a statement from Oct. 10. This is the single biggest direct foreign investment in Ukrainian business since Russia's full-scale invasion began […]
EU has delivered over 980,000 shells to Ukraine out of
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EU has delivered over 980,000 shells to Ukraine out of pledged one million, Borrell says

Throughout 2024, the European Union has delivered 980,000 artillery shells to Ukraine out of the one million initially promised, the European Union's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, announced on Nov. 11. Borrell explained the shortfall, citing unexpected production capacity limits. Despite delays, he anticipates that total EU-supplied ammunition to Ukraine will exceed 1.5 million shells by […]
EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering
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EU to allocate 170 million euros to six countries bordering Russia and Belarus

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced 170 million euros ($178 million) in financial support for six European countries bordering Russia and Belarus to bolster their border protection efforts. This announcement followed her discussion with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. “Finland, alongside the Baltic countries, Poland, and Norway, is courageously protecting our borders from […]
Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election
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Moscow funneled $39 million into Moldova ahead of presidential election in attempt to influence results, Moldovan authorities say

Moscow funneled a total of $39 million in a scheme led by a pro-Russian oligarch aimed at influencing election results by paying ordinary citizens to vote against closer ties with the West, the country's national police chief said on Oct. 24. Ilan Shor, a Moldovan-Israeli tycoon, is accused of laundering the money and orchestrating the […]