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Biden administration to announce its final $1.2 billion Ukraine aid package under USAI, Reuters reports

The Biden administration is planning to announce in the coming days its final aid package under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) worth around $1.2 billion, Reuters reported on Dec. 20, citing unnamed sources. The U.S. provided more than $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine under the Biden administration. The USAI is a Pentagon-led […]

Ukraine

December 20, 2024

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 […]

Ukraine

October 18, 2024

Estonia announces new military aid package for Ukraine

Estonia's Defense Minister, Hanno Pevkur, visited Kyiv on Nov. 11, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new aid package for Ukraine, Pevkur said on X. During the visit, Pevkur signed a new military aid package, providing clothing and small arms, reaffirming Estonia’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense by allocating 0.25% of its […]

Ukraine

November 11, 2024

EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia

Editor's note: The story is being updated. The Council of the EU adopted on Dec. 16 its 15th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the Russian shadow fleet of tankers and the military-industrial complex. The new listings include 54 persons and 30 entities "responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence […]

Ukraine

December 16, 2024

EU approves 15th sanction package against Russia, targeting 'shadow fleet'

European Union's ambassadors agreed on a 15th package of sanctions against Russia, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU reported on Dec. 11 on X. The new package targets Russia's "shadow fleet," a group of older, often uninsured tankers used to transport Russian oil and circumvent international sanctions. These sanctions will include restrictions […]

Ukraine

December 11, 2024

EU fails to approve 15th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports

The European Union has failed to approve its 15th sanctions package on Russia, which included an extension for Czechia to import Russian oil products through Slovakia, Reuters reported on Dec. 6, citing unnamed diplomatic sources. The EU banned most oil imports from Russia following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. However, Czechia, Slovakia, and […]

Ukraine

December 6, 2024

EU preparing 15th sanctions package against Russia, targeting foreign-made parts

The EU is readying its 15th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting foreign-made components found in Russian weaponry, the EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, said in Kyiv on Nov. 9. "We have to strengthen anti-sanctions circumvention measures because Russia cannot produce (weaponry) without imported parts, chips and other components," Borrell said at a news conference […]

Ukraine

November 9, 2024

Hungary blocks EU sanctions changes, holding up $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine

The landmark decision to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan from the profits of frozen Russian assets has been held up after Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga announced the blocking of necessary changes to the European Union's sanctions regime on Oct. 8. During the June Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, G7 leaders […]

Ukraine

October 8, 2024

Lithuania delivers new military aid package to Ukraine

Lithuania has delivered another military aid package to Ukraine, Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense reported on Nov. 24. The aid package included generators, M113 spare parts, weapons, and ammunition, according to the ministry's post on X. “Lithuania continues its unwavering support for Ukraine,” the ministry said. “Whatever it takes for Ukraine to win. Solidarity remains […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

Norway's PM announces new 500-million-euro aid package for Ukraine

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced on Oct. 28 that Norway will provide Ukraine with a new 500-million-euro ($543 million) aid package, allocating over half for military assistance. Several Nordic countries, including Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, have agreed to provide defense support to Ukraine, including weapons production, assistance in preparing for winter, […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

Sweden unveils new aid package for Ukraine worth over $9 million

Sweden will provide Ukraine with a new aid package valued at nine million euros ($9.8 million), which includes two vessels designed to enhance maritime security. Sweden's Minister of Civil Defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, made the announcement during a joint briefing with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko on Nov. 5. Bohlin explained that the package […]

Ukraine

November 5, 2024

UK announces $283 million military aid package for Ukraine

Following his visit to Kyiv, U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey announced a 225 million pound ($283 million) military aid package for Ukraine on Dec. 19. According to media reports, the package includes over 92 million pound ($115 million) in equipment to support Ukraine's navy, including small boats, as well as reconnaissance drones. A further 39 […]

Ukraine

December 18, 2024