US announces $725 million military aid package for Ukraine
The United States will deliver a $725 million weapons package to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Dec. 2. The move comes as President Joe Biden's administration, nearing the end of its term, works to strengthen Kyiv's defenses against Russian forces before the January transition of power. "Today, I am announcing the delivery […]
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 157
Editor’s Note: This is issue 157 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from Dec. 2-8, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Corporate governance of SOEs Parliament appoints Naftogaz’s CEO Chernyshov as national unity minister; CFO Chumak takes over as acting CEO. On Dec. 3, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's Parliament, appointed Oleksii […]
US lawmakers ask for intelligence report on impact of cutting Ukraine aid
U.S. lawmakers requested a trio of intelligence agencies to assess the risks of ending support for Ukraine and Russia winning the war, The Hill reported on Dec. 11. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hinted at reducing aid to Ukraine once he enters office in January 2025. This puts further pressure on Ukraine, which is increasingly on […]
INDIA Accused of Murder by Canada – Trade Discussions Halted over Death & Good News for Russia
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Ukraine war latest: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid
Key developments on Dec. 13: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy grid Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says Ukraine's new Ground Forces chief announces reforms focused on personnel, tech Russia mulls attacking Ukraine with Oreshnik nuclear-capable missile this weekend, FT reports Russia launched a […]
RUSSIA Faces DISASTER as Gas Revenue IMPLODES & Nord Stream Pipelines are Sabotaged by EXPLOSIONS
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Ukraine condemns Hungary’s ‘peacekeeping’ proposals, calls them manipulative
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has criticized Hungary's "peacekeeping" statements as unrealistic and manipulative, calling on Hungarian officials on Dec. 16 to stop distorting the realities of Russia's war against Ukraine for political gain. The ministry accused Hungary of effectively advocating for Ukraine to surrender to Russian aggression while obstructing international efforts to support Kyiv. “Hungarian […]