European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros in support for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto the measure. European Council President Charles Michel said the agreement “locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine” and shows the EU’s determination “to support their future, to support freedom.” The aid package — about two-thirds loans and one-third grants — is not intended to help fight off Russia. Michel said the EU’s move would also send “a signal to the American taxpayers,” which could help the Biden administration in its efforts to get a Ukraine support package through Congress. In a statement from the White House, President Joe Biden commended the EU’s “steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian aggression and fulfill the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of its citizens.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the assistance in a post on X, formerly Twitter. He said that continued financial help from the EU would strengthen Ukraine’s long-term economic stability, “which is no less important than military assistance and sanctions pressure on Russia.” His country could receive the first tranche of money as soon as March, once the European Parliament has endorsed the deal.

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Europe Needs to Swiftly Fulfil Its Aid Pledges to Ukraine
1 week ago

Europe Needs to Swiftly Fulfil Its Aid Pledges to Ukraine

Live Mint  

A note to Europe’s leaders: When it comes to sending sufficient aid to help Ukraine end Russia’s invasion, if not now, when? That’s in one sense promising, given that Europe will soon have to fill a large void should Trump follow through on his campaign promise to reduce American support for Ukraine. Yet among the many reasons for Ukraine’s current …

US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
1 week, 4 days ago

US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year. The United States will give $500m in military aid to Ukraine as part of an 11th-hour push by outgoing President Joe Biden to bolster the country’s defences before he leaves office early next year. Russian attacks continue In parallel, Ukraine’s air force reported on …

US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
1 week, 6 days ago

US disburses $20 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by proceeds earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package. "These funds -- paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia's own immobilized assets -- will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends …

US transfers $20 billion to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets
1 week, 6 days ago

US transfers $20 billion to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets

India Today  

The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by proceeds earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package. "These funds -- paid for by the windfall proceeds earned from Russia's own immobilized assets -- will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends its …

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
1 week, 6 days ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

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

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In the waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion. The Biden administration has largely been using “presidential drawdown authority” to withdraw excess defence materials from US stockpiles and transfer them to Ukraine, without congressional approval. But Saturday’s $988m package comes instead from the $2.21bn remaining in the Ukraine Security …

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine

Firstpost  

As President-elect Donald Trump is indicated to pull the plug on the aid to Ukraine, outgoing President Joe Biden is maximising the flow of aid to Ukraine in his final weeks of office In the latest such tranche, the Biden administration announced on Monday that it’s sending an aid package worth $725 million to Ukraine. The Biden administration’s efforts are …

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says
3 weeks ago

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months. “Today, we are announcing a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes substantial quantities of artillery, rockets, and …

'We'll do whatever it takes to win': New EU leaders visit Kyiv to reassure Ukraine
3 weeks ago

'We'll do whatever it takes to win': New EU leaders visit Kyiv to reassure Ukraine

Firstpost  

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Union Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv to reassure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the EU would support for Ukraine for as long as necessary in the war with Russia In a show of support and assertion of priorities, the new leadership of the European Union visited Kyiv on the first day …

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit

Al Jazeera  

German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged additional military support worth $680m to Ukraine in an unannounced visit to Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought security guarantees from NATO to defend itself amid steady Russian advances. The visit, his second since Russia’s full-scale …

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia

Firstpost  

The European Union’s new leadership team is keen to demonstrate it remains firm on backing Kyiv at a perilous moment for Ukraine nearly three years into its fight against Russia’s all-out invasion European Commission Vice-President-designate and High Representative-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas looks on as President Ursula von der Leyen speaks on the day of a …

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv

Firstpost  

The aid comes at a critical time for Ukraine as questions grow about the future of US assistance when Donald Trump returns to power The European Union on Thursday confirmed it will provide Ukraine with €18.1 billion as part of a larger $50 billion Group of Seven loan aimed at supporting Kyiv amid its fight against Russia’s invasion. Uncertainty over …

Biden to leave Trump with billions for Ukraine weapons
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden to leave Trump with billions for Ukraine weapons

Live Mint  

The Biden administration doesn’t have enough time left to use the billions of dollars lawmakers have authorized to arm Ukraine, U.S. and congressional officials said, leaving in President-Elect Donald Trump’s hands what to do with the remaining money. The administration still has more than $6.5 billion left in what is known as drawdown authority, which allows the Defense Department to …

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report

Firstpost  

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden is preparing a $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, drones, Stinger missiles, and cluster munitions US President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two US officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing president seeks to bolster the government in …

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon is unlikely to use all of the billions of dollars authorized by Congress to arm Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office, according to two US officials and three defense officials. In the time the administration has left, one defense official said the size of the individual military aid packages is likely to increase but acknowledged …

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink

Hindustan Times  

By Krisztina Than and Andrew Gray Hungary's PM Orban says Trump will 'quit' Ukraine war, forcing EU rethink BUDEST - The European Union needs to rethink its support for Ukraine following Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said before a summit of EU leaders on Friday, adding that Europe cannot finance the war alone. Trump has …

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.

US ‘very close’ to finalizing $20B share of G7 loan to Ukraine, Yellen says
2 months ago

US ‘very close’ to finalizing $20B share of G7 loan to Ukraine, Yellen says

Politico  

The loan offers G7 nations a chance to lock in longer-term funding for Ukraine’s war effort and insulate the money from the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. The EU moved ahead to approve its participation in the loan without the U.S. as the Biden administration sought greater EU assurances that the Russian assets — the vast majority of which …

As the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the war in Ukraine …

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 expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill
3 months ago

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill

CNN  

CNN — The US plans to announce billions of dollars for Ukraine in the coming days, committing the funding before it expires after Congress failed to include an extension for the aid in its stopgap measure to keep the government open, according to two defense officials and several congressional sources. The plan requires the administration to obligate the funds to …

EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
3 months ago

EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The European Union pledged on Friday to lend Ukraine up to 35 billion euros as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nations, as it seeks to help the country rebuild its economy and its war-shattered power grid. “We should make Russia pay for the destruction it caused,” European Commission President …

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles
3 months, 1 week ago

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles

CNN  

CNN — US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send Kyiv from its own inventory have dwindled. In April, Congress gave the Biden administration an additional $13.4 billion to use specifically to send Ukraine weapons and equipment drawn from US stockpiles. The …

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv
3 months, 1 week ago

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the missiles “back to …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced a new round of military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. “I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The sanctions target nearly …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced that Washington will provide new military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. "I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today," Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The call between …

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. …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-27 04:00 Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The …

European Union transfers $1.6 billion raised from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

European Union transfers $1.6 billion raised from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

India Today  

The European Union announced Friday it had made 1.5 billion euros available to support Ukraine, the first tranche of money generated from profits on frozen Russian assets. In May, the EU’s 27 member states reached an agreement to use the interest earned on some 210 billion euros in Russian central bank assets for military support for Ukraine and rebuilding efforts …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The 1.4 billion euros allocated to …

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

EU transfers 1.5 bln euros of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

China Daily  

Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference after her re-election for a second term as President of the European Commission, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 18, 2024. BRUSSELS -- The European Union announced on Friday that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The 1.4 billion euros allocated to …

Hungary will seek solution to Ukraine oil transit impasse by September, minister says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary will seek solution to Ukraine oil transit impasse by September, minister says

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary will seek to resolve a dispute with Ukraine over the transfer of Russian oil by September to avoid a potential energy crisis, an aid to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday, Orbán’s chief of staff, Gergely Gulyás, alleged that Kyiv was “blackmailing” Budapest by blocking the transfer of some Russian crude across its territory. …

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure
5 months ago

Ukraine reaches preliminary deal with bondholder group on $20-billion debt restructure

Live Mint  

* Deal to enable $11.4 billion in cash flow relief over next three years * Agreement frees money for defence, social spending - Ukraine PM * Government says IMF, official lenders have signed off on deal * Bonds rally some 5 cents on news of the deal By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON, - Ukraine said on Monday it …

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half
5 months ago

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half

Firstpost  

Germany hopes Ukraine will be able to meet the bulk of its military needs with the $50 billion in loans from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets agreed by the Group of Seven, and that funds earmarked for armaments will not be fully used. Germany will halve military aid for Ukraine next year, even with the possibility that Republican candidate …

Russian anger builds as Greece prepares a military deal with Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

Russian anger builds as Greece prepares a military deal with Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Greece’s concern for its own security has made it a supporter of Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. Greece’s early support for Ukraine caused the Russian embassy in Athens to call on “very senior politicians” to “come to their senses” and “stop anti-Russian propaganda”. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zacharova called Greece’s decision to send weapons to Ukraine …

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership

Al Jazeera  

Pledges come as US also announced it will deploy longer range missiles to Germany and bolster defences against Russia. The alliance’s communique, declaring “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”, promised to continue to support Kyiv “on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership”. The NATO communique also strengthened past language on China, calling it a “decisive enabler” of …

US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says

Hindustan Times  

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says WASHINGTON, - The United States will soon announce more than $2.3 billion in new security assistance for Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart at the Pentagon. Austin said the latest weapons package …

Ukraine’s leader urges EU leaders to make good on their arms promises as a security pact is signed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s leader urges EU leaders to make good on their arms promises as a security pact is signed

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Ukraine’s president called on European Union leaders on Thursday to live up to their promises to provide military equipment to his war-ravaged country, as the bloc pledged to support the government in Kyiv long term. Zelenskyy thanked countries that have promised equipment, weapons and ammunition, but underlined that “we need them urgently on the battlefield.” He also appealed …

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected

Salon  

It has long been known that preemptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, has had plans to curb or altogether end the U.S. support to Ukraine. Trump criticized the scale of the U.S. aid for Ukraine and promised that if he is reelected in November he will “have that settled,” Politico reported. Trump went on to criticize Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv’s efforts to …

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers on Friday approved a plan to provide reliable long-term security aid and military training for Ukraine after delays in Western deliveries of funds, arms and ammunition helped invading Russian forces to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Kyiv’s Western backers have mostly concentrated their efforts through the Pentagon-run Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a forum for …

Ukraine and US sign 10-year security deal as G7 leaders pledge $75 billion loan package to Kyiv
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine and US sign 10-year security deal as G7 leaders pledge $75 billion loan package to Kyiv

ABC  

In short: US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 10-year agreement designed to bolster Ukraine's defences against Russia's invasion. US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 10-year agreement designed to bolster Ukraine's defences against Russia's invasion. US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a landmark 10-year …

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO defense ministers gathered Thursday …

Europe bows to US pressure to agree $50bn loan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

Europe bows to US pressure to agree $50bn loan for Ukraine

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said the loan would be “game-changing” for Ukraine’s ability to ward off Russian attacks. ‘Forward leaning’ A Foreign Office source said: “It’s always been the case that us and the US have been most forward-leaning, needing to persuade the others.” US officials hope the loan plan will avoid a “tantrum” from Mr Zelensky at next …

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it’s not forced to help out
6 months, 1 week ago

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it’s not forced to help out

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Hungary agreed on Wednesday not to veto NATO support for Ukraine but Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insisted that his government would provide neither funds nor military personnel for any joint assistance effort. “Hungary made it clear at today’s meeting that it does not want to block decisions in NATO that … are decisions shared and advocated by the …

Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelensky for Congress’ holdup of weapons as Russians advanced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelensky for Congress’ holdup of weapons as Russians advanced

LA Times  

President Biden on Friday for the first time publicly apologized to Ukraine for a months-long congressional holdup of American military assistance that let Russia make gains on the battlefield. Biden met in Paris with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who appealed for bipartisan U.S. support going forward “like it was during World War II.” A day earlier, the two had attended …

Treasury official says budget assistance designed to help Ukraine anti-corruption efforts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Treasury official says budget assistance designed to help Ukraine anti-corruption efforts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Just back from a visit to Ukraine, a U.S. Treasury official on Tuesday described a country whose wartime economy has proven resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion and said U.S. and allies’ budget assistance is designed to help the nation combat corruption and increase transparency. Brent Neiman, deputy undersecretary for international finance, said in a speech that …

Sweden announces $1.23bn military aid for Ukraine as Blinken visits Moldova
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sweden announces $1.23bn military aid for Ukraine as Blinken visits Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Stockholm makes pledge as Washington and Brussels push to raise support in the third year of Russia-Ukraine war. The Swedish government says it will donate 13 billion kronor in military assistance to Ukraine as Kyiv struggles with multiple delays of vital Western military aid in the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch said on …

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