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Germany's Finance Minister suggests revising legal status and benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner has proposed reevaluating the legal status of Ukrainian refugees, German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Oct. 23. In an interview with the outlet, Lindner suggested lowering welfare costs and increasing employment among those receiving benefits. Lindner said that Ukrainians should not qualify by default for the higher Burgergeld payments, which are […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Drone coalition to gather $1.8 billion by end of 2024, defense minister says

The international drone coalition is planning to gather 1.8 billion euros ($1.8 billion) by the end of 2024 to support Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Nov. 25. "This decision will allow Ukraine to strengthen its technological advantage on the battlefield and destroy the enemy more effectively," Umerov said. An allied initiative, co-headed by […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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EU imposes sanctions on Chinese companies, North Korean minister over Ukraine war

The EU imposed fully fledged sanctions on Dec. 16, including asset freezes and visa bans, on Chinese firms for supplying Russia's military for the war against Ukraine. The bloc has also added North Korea's defense minister to its sanctions blacklist after the secretive state sent troops to Russia to reinforce its military. The move — […]

Ukraine

December 16, 2024

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German Foreign Minister Baerbock arrives in Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Kyiv on Nov. 4 in a show of support for the besieged country, marking her eighth visit to Ukraine. "We are countering this brutality with our humanity and support, so that Ukrainians can not only survive the winter, but so that their country can survive," Baerbock said upon […]

Ukraine

November 4, 2024

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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in North Korea for official visit

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit on Nov. 29, amid deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. After arriving in Pyongyang, Belousov was greeted by his North Korean counterpart No Kwang-chol, and members of North Korea's military, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Belousov will participate in meetings […]

Ukraine

November 29, 2024

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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 […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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Germany's governing coalition collapses as Scholz fires Finance Minister

Germany's three-party governing coalition collapsed on Nov. 6 after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that he had dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The decision to fire Lindner over economic disagreements will likely propel the country into a snap election in the near term, as it is unlikely that Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SDP) will have […]

Ukraine

November 6, 2024

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Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile-drone enters serial production, minister says

Ukraine’s recently developed Palianytsia, a lightweight missile-drone hybrid, has entered serial production, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote in an op-ed on Dec. 4. "A new start-up implemented the Palianytsa missile project, which has already entered serial production thanks to the support of the Defense Ministry," Umerov wrote in the article published by the LB.UA outlet. […]

Ukraine

December 4, 2024

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'If Putin attacks, we need to be able to wage war,' German Defense Minister says

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called for an increase in the country's defense budget, citing Russia as a key reason, German outlet Spiegel reported on Dec. 21. "From 2028, we need a defense budget of at least 80 billion, more likely 90 billion euros a year to meet the demands we have due to […]

Ukraine

December 21, 2024

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Scholz fired finance minister over Taurus missiles proposal, ex-FM says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired former Finance Minister Christian Lindner after he proposed sending Ukraine Taurus missiles instead of financial aid, Lindner said on Nov. 7, according to the German media outlet Berliner Zeitung. Scholz's dismissal of Lindner on Nov. 6 triggered the collapse of Germany's three-party governing coalition. Economic disagreements led to Lindner's firing, […]

Ukraine

November 7, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile-drone enters serial production, minister says

Key developments on Dec. 4: Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile-drone enters serial production, minister says German FM doesn't rule out deploying troops to Ukraine in case of ceasefire Russia gathers 300 boats to cross Dnipro River amid attempted attacks in Kherson Oblast, military says Abducted mayor tortured to death in Russian captivity, governor says Ukraine’s recently […]

Ukraine

December 4, 2024

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Dutch Defense Minister visits Kharkiv, reiterates support for Ukraine

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Breckelmans made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Oct. 6, and visited Kharkiv. On his social media, Breckelmans highlighted the city's proximity to the Russian border and posted photos to show the devastation caused by Russia’s attacks. “I have seen the consequences of devastating Russian shelling. Destroyed apartments. Power outages. How […]

Ukraine

October 6, 2024

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