Australia to provide $100 million in funding and supplies to Ukraine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia to provide $100 million in funding and supplies to Ukraine

ABC  

​​​​​In short: Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in support for Ukraine, including funding for drones, air defence systems and generators. Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in support for Ukraine, including funding for drones, air defence systems and generators. Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in Australian funding and supplies for Ukraine, as Kyiv pleads for greater international support in its resistance against Russian forces. Mr Marles made the announcement during a quick visit to Ukraine, where he met with the country's Prime Minister Denys Shmyal and Deputy Defence Minister Ivan Havryliuk.

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UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation
6 days, 3 hours ago

UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has pledged a new £225 million package of …

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems

Firstpost  

The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package features …

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI — Volodymyr …

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. Austin said he was “confident that President Reagan would …

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

Politico  

“We have been sending whatever industry can produce each month, but the problem is you can only send these things as they are produced,” said Mark Cancian, a former DOD budget official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The administration could dip into the stockpiles and send equipment more quickly, but it’s unclear the Pentagon would want …

UK to provide £3bn a year support for Ukraine until the war ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UK to provide £3bn a year support for Ukraine until the war ends

Firstpost  

The UK has announced an annual £3 billion support for Ukraine for as long as it takes, alongside an additional £2.9 billion for the defence ministry. This support will be provided as part of the G7's Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration agreement and the UK's goal of allocating 2.5 per cent of its GDP towards defence spending.

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $200 million in immediate military aid taken from Pentagon stockpiles. …

Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion

ABC  

The Australian government is set to give Ukraine another $250 million in military support — its largest contribution to the war effort since Russia invaded. NATO has also accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of Russia's ongoing invasion, and called on Beijing to stop supplying weapons components, and other material and political support. "The PRC cannot enable the largest …

Australia to send $20 million to Ukraine for coal supplies, instead of sending coal direct
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia to send $20 million to Ukraine for coal supplies, instead of sending coal direct

ABC  

Australia has responded to requests from Ukraine for shipments of coal ahead of the country's next winter, opting to send $20 million in cash instead. Ukraine had made two separate requests for coal from Australia since last December, and the federal government had expressed reluctance to meet them. Australia unlikely to fulfil Ukraine's request for coal Photo shows A head …

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
7 months ago

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, two U.S. officials say. This will be the fourth installment of military aid for Ukraine since Congress passed a long-delayed foreign aid bill late last month …

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced a new $400 million package of military aid for Ukraine on Friday, as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned Thursday that his country was facing “a really difficult situation” in the east, but said a new supply of U.S. weapons was …

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The overall amount of money provided to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons from the U.S. is roughly the same in the House and Senate bills — …

EU agrees $5.5bn boost for military aid to Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

EU agrees $5.5bn boost for military aid to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The move provides a welcome boost for Kyiv as support from its other major backer, the US, wavers and its outgunned forces struggle to hold back Russia. European Union countries have agreed to provide 5 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, handing Kyiv a timely boost as its forces …

Australia's 'slipping' support for Ukraine in spotlight
9 months, 1 week ago

Australia's 'slipping' support for Ukraine in spotlight

ABC  

In short: A former Ukrainian MP has urged Australia to provide more support to the country's war effort. "We wanted to make it really clear that Australia and France stand together in support of Ukraine in the face of the aggression from Russia," Mr Marles said at the time. Since then, the government has shifted its rhetoric, with the prime …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
10 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line

The Independent  

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British prime minister visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West’s support against Russia
11 months, 1 week ago

British prime minister visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West’s support against Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled new military funding for Ukraine on Friday during a visit to Kyiv aimed at reassuring the country that the West is still providing support nearly 23 months after Russia’s invasion. “We will stand with Ukraine, in their darkest hours and in the better times to come.” The package will pay for …

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday announced what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill. As a result, Garn said Wednesday, “Without the supplemental funding, there will be a shortfall in replenishing U.S. military stocks, affecting American military readiness.” President Joe Biden is …

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
1 year ago

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine, including guided missiles for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, anti-armor systems and high-speed anti-radiation missiles, the Pentagon and State Department announced on Wednesday. The latest aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as it battles to …

Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns
1 year ago

Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns

The Hindu  

The White House budget chief warned the U.S. Congress on December 4 that failure to agree on fresh funds for Ukraine by the end of the year would "kneecap" Kyiv on the battlefield. In a letter to the House Speaker, the director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young said time was rapidly running out to support Ukraine's …

U.S. is running out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, White House warns
1 year ago

U.S. is running out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, White House warns

LA Times  

A man uses plastic to cover a broken window in his apartment following a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine. The Biden administration Monday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine, saying that Kyiv’s war effort to defend itself from Russia’s invasion may grind to …

US to send $425 million in aid to Ukraine, US officials say
1 year, 1 month ago

US to send $425 million in aid to Ukraine, US officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to deliver $425 million in new military aid to Ukraine for its fight against Russia, including about $300 million in long-term funding to buy laser-guided munitions designed to take out drones, U.S. officials said Thursday. According to officials, the long-term money will be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which funds contracts …

Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden asks Congress to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday released a sweeping set of proposals to bolster Israel and Ukraine in the midst of two wars as well as invest more in domestic defense manufacturing, humanitarian assistance and managing the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. “Senate Democrats will move expeditiously on this request, and we hope that our Republican colleagues …

Supporters of US aid to Ukraine are watching the turmoil in the House with growing alarm
1 year, 2 months ago

Supporters of US aid to Ukraine are watching the turmoil in the House with growing alarm

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A path for additional U.S. aid to Ukraine appears increasingly fraught after the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with many House Republicans opposing help for the war-torn country as they search for a new leader. Supporters of Ukraine aid — including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who visited the Capitol to plead for the money in person just …

US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones. Included in the aid, which is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will be funding for four National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS, and munitions for them, as …

Australia announces new $74m assistance package to Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia announces new $74m assistance package to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The money will go towards providing new military vehicles and artillery ammunition but funds are also being sent for humanitarian needs. Australia, one of the biggest non-NATO contributors to Ukraine, is to send an additional 70 military vehicles to Ukraine as part of its latest military assistance package for the country. Serhiy Cherevatyi, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s eastern military command, …

Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Homes, hospitals and key infrastructure lie in ruins nearly 16 months since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Foreign donors have pledged 60 billion euros for Ukraine over a multi-year period to help the country rebuild following Russia’s February 2022 invasion. Nevertheless, today at this conference, we can announce a combined 60 billion euros in support to Ukraine,” …

US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid
1 year, 7 months ago

US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will provide $1.2 billion more in long-term military aid to Ukraine to further bolster its air defenses as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with drones, rockets and surface-to-air missiles, the Pentagon said Tuesday. The Pentagon said it will fund air-defense munitions and drones for air defense, and provide equipment to help modify Western air-defense launchers, missiles …

Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers
1 year, 7 months ago

Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers

ABC  

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his second budget, which looks good for the government, but what is in it for you? Winner: Arts The federal government is committing $286 million over five years to support the arts, most of which will fund Creative Australia to deliver the government's arts program and establish four new arts bodies: a First Nations-led …

$2.5 billion aid sends Strykers, but no tanks, to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

$2.5 billion aid sends Strykers, but no tanks, to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send 90 Stryker combat vehicles and an additional 59 Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine, in addition to hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The ammunition included in the package will replenish the U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket artillery systems, the NASAMS air defense systems, the Bradleys’ 25 mm cannon and hundreds …

US announces another USD 3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

US announces another USD 3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The United States has announced another military assistance package of over USD 3.75 billion for Ukraine to fight the battle against Russian aggression taking the total US military assistance for Ukraine to an unprecedented USD 24.9 billion. “In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by …

U.S. announces another $3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. announces another $3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine

The Hindu  

The United States has announced another military assistance package of over $3.75 billion for Ukraine to fight the battle against Russian aggression taking the total U. S. military assistance for Ukraine to an unprecedented $24.9 billion. India-U.S. agree very much on restoration of enduring peace in Ukraine: Biden administration “In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to …

US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid
2 years, 1 month ago

US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid and establishing a security assistance headquarters in Germany that will oversee all weapons transfers and military training for Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Friday. “We recognize the acute need for air defense at this critical moment when Russia and Russian forces are raining missiles and Iranian drones down …

United States: Senate approves USD 12.3 billion aid for Ukraine in war against Russia
2 years, 2 months ago

United States: Senate approves USD 12.3 billion aid for Ukraine in war against Russia

India TV News  

Highlights US Senate on Thursday approved emergency aid of USD 12.3 bn to Ukraine in its war against Russia This measure by US will help Ukraine in war to a greater extent US Senate approved a temporary spending package to keep govt funded past a Friday deadline United States : US Senate on Thursday approved emergency aid of USD 12.3 …

U.S. approves up to $675M in further military aid to Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. approves up to $675M in further military aid to Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says President Joe Biden has approved additional military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million. He said that “now we’re seeing the demonstrable success of our common efforts on the battlefield.” “The face of the war is changing and so is the mission of this contact group,” Mr. Austin told the meeting of the …

Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid to Ukraine that will provide longer-term weapons and training to enable forces there to fight for years to come. In a statement, Biden said the aid will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense systems, artillery systems …

Biden Announces Nearly $3 Billion In Ukraine Military Aid For Years Ahead
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden Announces Nearly $3 Billion In Ukraine Military Aid For Years Ahead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid to Ukraine that will enable forces there to fight for years to come. “But six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians’ pride in themselves, in their country, and in their thirty-one years of independence.” The aid package is …

Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new Ukraine military aid for the years ahead
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden announces nearly $3 billion in new Ukraine military aid for the years ahead

LA Times  

President Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid to Ukraine that will enable forces there to fight for years to come. In a statement, Biden said the aid will allow Ukraine to acquire air-defense systems, artillery systems and munitions, drones and other equipment “to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long …

US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
2 years, 4 months ago

US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said. U.S. officials …

U.S. announces new military aid, drones for Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. announces new military aid, drones for Ukraine

The Hindu  

The U.S. for the first time Friday said it will give Ukraine Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant vehicles, anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counteroffensive against Russian invaders. A senior defence official told reporters that a new $775 million aid package will include 15 Scan Eagles, 40 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles known as …

UK announces further military support for Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

UK announces further military support for Ukraine

The Hindu  

The UK will provide another 1 billion pounds of military support to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced at a NATO Leaders’ Summit in Madrid on June 30. It will go towards capabilities including sophisticated air defence systems, uncrewed aerial vehicles, innovative new electronic warfare equipment and thousands of pieces of vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers. " Support so …

Australia will give more aid to Ukraine after handing over 300 million and 40 Bushmaster trucks
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia will give more aid to Ukraine after handing over 300 million and 40 Bushmaster trucks

Daily Mail  

Australia is looking for new ways to support Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, according to the acting prime minister. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said Australia had so far promised almost $300 million worth of assistance to Ukraine, although not all had yet been handed over. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko called for more Bushmaster vehicles …

US providing additional $150m in military aid to Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

US providing additional $150m in military aid to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

President Joe Biden urges Congress to approve more funds, saying they will help Kyiv on battlefield and in talks with Russia. The United States has authorised an additional $150m in military aid for Ukraine, the State Department said, bringing the total of such assistance to $3.8bn since Russia’s invasion of the country began. https://t.co/lpvJbFF9Q3 — President Biden May 6, 2022 …

US President Biden to Seek $33 Billion for Ukraine, A Massive Jump in Funding
2 years, 7 months ago

US President Biden to Seek $33 Billion for Ukraine, A Massive Jump in Funding

News 18  

President Joe Biden will ask Congress on Thursday for $33 billion to support Ukraine — a dramatic escalation of US funding for its war against Russia — as well as new legal tools to tighten sanctions and siphon assets from Russian oligarchs, US officials said. Biden is His proposal would have lawmakers hand his administration new capabilities, letting US officials …

Biden announces additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden announces additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine

Firstpost  

The new military package includes heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and drones for Ukrainian forces in the escalating battle for the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back in its strong but increasingly difficult battle against the Russian invasion, but he also …

What is in the latest US military aid package for Ukraine?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is in the latest US military aid package for Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

New assistance includes artillery, drones and ammunition, as US seeks to help Ukrainians adapt to new phase of war. The Pentagon has unveiled more details about a new US military aid package to Ukraine, which President Joe Biden said aims to help bolster Ukrainian forces’ response to Russia’s offensive in the country’s east. Biden announced the new $800m assistance package …

Biden announces additional $800m in US military aid to Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden announces additional $800m in US military aid to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

New military aid package will include artillery systems and rounds, armoured personnel carriers and helicopters. US President Joe Biden has said his administration will provide an additional $800m in military assistance to Ukraine to help bolster its defences against an expected Russian offensive in the country’s east. “This new package of assistance will contain many of the highly effective weapons …

Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request

ABC  

Australia will provide another $25 million in aid for Ukraine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Key points: The extra funding takes Australia's aid to Ukraine to $116 million The package includes money for "defensive military assistance" including radar systems Australia will impose a 35 per cent tariff on all Russian imports Mr Morrison made the announcement in parliament just …

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding
2 years, 9 months ago

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding

NPR  

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Senate voted Thursday night to approve a massive spending package that includes $1.5 trillion in funding to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, sending it to President Biden for his signature. …

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