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Tuesday, March 12

S&P Global Ratings expects that Ukraine will receive the entire volume of international financial assistance in 2024.

S&P Global Ratings expects that Ukraine will receive the entire volume of international financial assistance in 2024. In the coming years, support will remain for Ukraine from the international community, but the amount may be lower. The Ukrainian government expects to receive $38B from all donors in 2024, including ...

The EC calls the problems on the Ukrainian-Polish border temporary and explains their causes.

The EC calls the problems on the Ukrainian-Polish border temporary and explains their causes. The Vice-President of the EC, Valdis Dombrovskis, explains that the problems on Ukraine’s border with Poland are a short-term consequence of the Russian war. More precisely, they are echoes from...

Due to delayed funding from its allies, Ukraine is seeking more resources and is looking for other domestic sources to finance urgent needs.

Due to delayed funding from its allies, Ukraine is seeking more resources and is looking for other domestic sources to finance urgent needs. All of Ukraine’s internal resources are directed to funding the army; the state has almost exhausted its possibilities for domestic revenue sources, said the head of the budget committee of the Ukrain...

Monday, March 11

Trade facilitation and defense cooperation: Here is what Zelenskyy agreed to in Turkey.

Trade facilitation and defense cooperation: Here is what Zelenskyy agreed to in Turkey. Ukraine and Turkey have signed an agreement that simplifies trade between the countries and removes obstacles to business, President Zelenskyy said after a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Rec...

Britain has found a way to provide more long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Britain has found a way to provide more long-range missiles to Ukraine. British Foreign Minister David Cameron proposed that Germany exchange its Taurus missiles for British Storm Shadow missiles in order to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. “We are ready to ...

Ukraine and Poland will meet in Lviv on March 11 to discuss the border blockade and trade.

Ukraine and Poland will meet in Lviv on March 11 to discuss the border blockade and trade. On Monday, Ukraine and Poland will hold the ninth meeting of the Ukrainian-Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk and Ministe...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Republicans are preparing their aid package for Ukraine.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Republicans are preparing their aid package for Ukraine. US House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican chairmen of key House security committees are working to craft their version of an aid package for Ukraine, reported NBC News. However, Republicans who sup...

The decision on the next IMF tranche for Ukraine will occur in the second half of March.

The decision on the next IMF tranche for Ukraine will occur in the second half of March. The Executive Board of the IMF will hold a meeting on the third review of the Extended Financing Program (EFF) and the allocation of the next tranche for Ukraine in the second half of this month, said...

Finnish energy and construction companies will join Ukraine’s recovery, and Lithuania will allocate €5M to reconstruct social infrastructure.

Finnish energy and construction companies will join Ukraine’s recovery, and Lithuania will allocate €5M to reconstruct social infrastructure. As reported by the Ministry of Infrastructure, during a meeting of government officials from Ukraine and Finland with Finnish businesses, discussions were held regarding cooperation in energy security...

Friday, March 8

The Czech Republic has completed fundraising and will purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine.

The Czech Republic has completed fundraising and will purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. Ukraine’s allies have collected all the financing needed for the Czech-initiated purchase, said President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel. The necessary amount was reached after Norwegian authoritie...

The European Parliament supports a one-year extension of trade liberalization for Ukraine.

The European Parliament supports a one-year extension of trade liberalization for Ukraine. On March 7, members of the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament approved the continuation of trade liberalization measures to support Ukraine and Moldova. Accordingly, from June...

The US is looking for alternatives and is preparing to allocate $200M from Pentagon reserves to Ukraine.

The US is looking for alternatives and is preparing to allocate $200M from Pentagon reserves to Ukraine. White House officials are discussing whether the Biden administration can use approximately $200M in Defense Ministry reserves for emergency aid to Kyiv. These funds can be used to pay for weapons, ma...

Ukraine may lose out on EU funds if reforms are not fulfilled.

Ukraine may lose out on EU funds if reforms are not fulfilled. The €50B EU Ukraine Facility program will contain about 140 indicator conditions. The main areas of reforms in the program will be state administration, state finances, the justice system, and the fig...

Thursday, March 7

The EU is approaching a decision on the use of Russian assets.

The EU is approaching a decision on the use of Russian assets. In Europe, the only politically realistic approach to using Russian money to finance Ukraine is considered to involve about 1% of the frozen funds. However, Ukraine needs about €100B a year to fight t...

Britain is ready to lend the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine.

Britain is ready to lend the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine. Britain is prepared to give Ukraine all the frozen assets of the Russian central bank that are being held in the country, on the condition that Russia will be forced to pay reparations to Ukraine afte...

France convenes a meeting of Ukraine’s allies on March 7 and joins the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition.

France convenes a meeting of Ukraine’s allies on March 7 and joins the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition. France invited the ministers of foreign affairs and defense from Ukraine and its primary allies, as well as the Secretary General of NATO and the head of EU diplomacy, to participate in a video call o...

Germany joins the projectile coalition and will buy ammunition worth hundreds of millions of euros.

Germany joins the projectile coalition and will buy ammunition worth hundreds of millions of euros. Germany will take part in the Franco-Czech initiative to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine’s armed forces, said Steffen Hebestreit, a representative of the German go...

The EC reveals the details of the EU’s defense strategy.

The EC reveals the details of the EU’s defense strategy. Vice President of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager said the new system should allow the EU to move from a crisis response regime to a structural defense readiness regime that closely integra...

What will the EU’s new defense and industrial strategy give Ukraine?

What will the EU’s new defense and industrial strategy give Ukraine? Integration and support of the Ukrainian defense industry have become one of the goals of the European Defense Industrial Strategy (EDIS). As reported by the Ministry of Strategic Industries, the stra...

Ukraine is ready for EU trade restrictions on the condition that imports from Russia stop.

Ukraine is ready for EU trade restrictions on the condition that imports from Russia stop. Ukraine is prepared to accept restrictions on trade with the EU to defuse a sharp political dispute with Poland. At the same time, Kyiv calls on the bloc to ban the import of Russian agricultural prod...

Wednesday, March 6

What military aid does Ukraine expect from its partners?

What military aid does Ukraine expect from its partners? The Canadian government has asked the parliament to allocate CAD 250M ($192M) for military assistance to Ukraine. In addition, Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair announced that his country wil...

Sanctions are starting to have an effect: contractors are severing ties with the Russian Federation.

Sanctions are starting to have an effect: contractors are severing ties with the Russian Federation. Turkey’s Dertyol terminal, which received record volumes of Russian oil last year, will no longer accept cargo from Russia due to increased US sanctions. Global Terminal Services (GTS), which ma...

The European Commission proposes to extend Ukraine’s transport visa-free status with certain conditions.

The European Commission proposes to extend Ukraine’s transport visa-free status with certain conditions. The EC sent a proposal to the Council of Europe to extend the agreement with Ukraine and Moldova on the liberalization of road freight transport for 2025. The conditions offered are the following: Mak...

Tuesday, March 5

France is considering sending special forces to Ukraine to create a “strategic dilemma” for Russia.

France is considering sending special forces to Ukraine to create a “strategic dilemma” for Russia. The French authorities are considering allowing their special forces and military units to cross Ukraine’s border. This will enable Russia to face a “strategic dilemma.” There is an ...

The EU plans to include Ukraine in the bloc’s defense industry support scheme with a separate budget of €1.5B.

The EU plans to include Ukraine in the bloc’s defense industry support scheme with a separate budget of €1.5B. The EC plans to propose Ukraine’s membership in the EU defense industry support scheme. This will both incorporate Kyiv’s experience and bring Ukraine closer to EU membership. It is noted ...

The EU does not plan on negotiating with Russia regarding gas transit through Ukraine, while Kyiv is open to some options.

The EU does not plan on negotiating with Russia regarding gas transit through Ukraine, while Kyiv is open to some options. The European Commission does not plan to engage in any contact with Russia to continue the transit of Russian gas to European countries through Ukraine’s GTS. European Energy Commissioner Kadri ...

Monday, March 4

The Netherlands signed a security agreement with Ukraine and will send €2B in military aid in 2024.

The Netherlands signed a security agreement with Ukraine and will send €2B in military aid in 2024. Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, came to Kharkiv on March 1 to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine. The agreement provides for €2B in military aid in 2024 and further defens...

Five NATO countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine.

Five NATO countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine. Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that EU countries may do so in the near future, said that the Estonian government is considering...

The House of Representatives is preparing to bypass Johnson to send aid to Ukraine.

The House of Representatives is preparing to bypass Johnson to send aid to Ukraine. A pro-Ukraine Republican in the US House of Representatives, Brian Fitzpatrick, is preparing to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson to get the assistance bill for Ukraine approved. The congressman is pr...

Ukraine’s losses from the border blockade have reached ₴20B: Though the EP will continue free trade with Ukraine, the EU is tightening export controls.

Ukraine’s losses from the border blockade have reached ₴20B: Though the EP will continue free trade with Ukraine, the EU is tightening export controls. The profile committee of the European Parliament plans to continue the free trade zone with Ukraine this week, said Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy of Ukraine Taras Vysotskyy. He added this is ...

The West continues discussing the confiscation of Russian assets – the US offers to develop a mechanism together with France.

The West continues discussing the confiscation of Russian assets – the US offers to develop a mechanism together with France. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire to help develop options for Ukraine to use frozen Russian assets before a June summit after he publicly rejected Yel...

Friday, March 1

The Pentagon is considering directing a $4B reserve to support Ukraine without guarantee of replenishment of these funds by Congress.

The Pentagon is considering directing a $4B reserve to support Ukraine without guarantee of replenishment of these funds by Congress. The US Department of Defense has about $4B in presidential funds, allowing it to use its strategic reserves to send military equipment to Ukraine. However, withdrawing this stock could affect US defen...

The European Parliament urges support for Ukraine, ensuring its victory in the war.

The European Parliament urges support for Ukraine, ensuring its victory in the war. The European Parliament adopted a resolution stating that the EU should support Ukraine with everything necessary so that Kyiv can win the war against Russia. It is emphasized that the war has fundame...

Belgium provides €200M to the Czech munition initiative, and Britain allows Ukraine to use the Storm Shadow at its discretion.

Belgium provides €200M to the Czech munition initiative, and Britain allows Ukraine to use the Storm Shadow at its discretion. Belgium will allocate €200M to the Czech Republic’s initiative to quickly deliver hundreds of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine, Belgian PM Alexander De Croo said. He specified that more ...

Thursday, February 29

Ukraine does not predict a quick end to the farmers’ protests in Poland, so it is reorienting logistics and preparing long-term solutions.

Ukraine does not predict a quick end to the farmers’ protests in Poland, so it is reorienting logistics and preparing long-term solutions. The Minister of European Integration of Ukraine, Olha Stefanishyna, said that after several meetings between Ukrainian and Polish authorities, there is an understanding that the farmers’ protest...

Biden met with Congress members and discussed aid for Ukraine; they agreed to tackle the issue.

Biden met with Congress members and discussed aid for Ukraine; they agreed to tackle the issue. The leader of the Democratic majority in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, called the meeting at the White House with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other Congressional leaders ...

Ukraine receives $760M in grant funds from Japan and Norway, and the EU and Germany offer €1M in business grants.

Ukraine receives $760M in grant funds from Japan and Norway, and the EU and Germany offer €1M in business grants. Ukraine has received $760M in grants from Japan and Norway to pay pensions and salaries to rescue workers and teachers. The money comes as part of the World Bank’s PEACE project. The government of Jap...

Wednesday, February 28

Results from the Paris summit: France is considering providing Ukraine with new aircraft and creating a coalition to supply long-range weapons.

Results from the Paris summit: France is considering providing Ukraine with new aircraft and creating a coalition to supply long-range weapons. After a strategic meeting of country leaders in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron said that in addition to training pilots, France will participate in the fighter jet coalition. France does not...

The EU presents a new defense strategy project: A plan to carry out up to 50% of defense purchases within the bloc.

The EU presents a new defense strategy project: A plan to carry out up to 50% of defense purchases within the bloc. The EU plans to minimize purchases of military goods from outside the EU by 2035 to ensure that 30% to 50% of the EU defense market’s trade is conducted within the Union. Mechanisms will also be devel...

A new defense aid package from Germany includes munitions and drones, and Norway has begun talks on bilateral security guarantees.

A new defense aid package from Germany includes munitions and drones, and Norway has begun talks on bilateral security guarantees. Germany handed over a new package of military aid; notably, 14,000 155 mm shells were delivered to Ukraine. Germany also has provided four WISENT 1 demining tanks, three mobile remotely controlled and...

The UK will make parts for Ukrainian tanks, and Israel will provide Ukraine with air attack warning systems.

The UK will make parts for Ukrainian tanks, and Israel will provide Ukraine with air attack warning systems. A British company has learned how to manufacture Soviet-style tracks in order to supply Ukrainian armored vehicles with them. The Fund for Ukraine and Britain signed a contract with the world’s ...

The European Parliament approved the allocation of €50B for Ukraine over four years.

The European Parliament approved the allocation of €50B for Ukraine over four years. However, the €50B EU program will receive final approval in April. “The regulations for disbursement of funds under the EU program contain final conditions, which will be approved by the governm...

Tuesday, February 27

European leaders are seeking weapons from outside the EU to help Ukraine while Russia makes advances.

European leaders are seeking weapons from outside the EU to help Ukraine while Russia makes advances. EU leaders will meet in Paris to discuss a proposal to buy ammunition from countries outside the region, giving momentum to an idea to help procure much-needed military equipment for Ukraine. Accordin...

US President Joe Biden will meet with Congressional leaders regarding the approval of aid to Ukraine: When, and how much, can Ukraine expect?

US President Joe Biden will meet with Congressional leaders regarding the approval of aid to Ukraine: When, and how much, can Ukraine expect? Biden will meet on Tuesday with four leaders in Congress to discuss the provision of assistance to Ukraine. As The Hill writes, Biden has been asking Congress for several weeks to allocate funds to su...

Russia has not yet felt the full force of its sanctions, but in the coming years, a collapse is inevitable.

Russia has not yet felt the full force of its sanctions, but in the coming years, a collapse is inevitable. Sanctions against Russia have damaged its economy and weapons production capabilities and created problems for years to come. But their impact has developed more slowly than expected. This is perhaps ...

The state is moving to a new economic policy – Made in Ukraine, that will bring ₴4B to the budget and 1% GDP growth.

The state is moving to a new economic policy – Made in Ukraine, that will bring ₴4B to the budget and 1% GDP growth. President Zelenskyy announced the start of Ukraine’s new economic strategy, Made in Ukraine, which will become a platform for constant, direct dialogue between the state and entrepreneurs. He also ann...

In March, Ukraine will receive about $9B in international aid.

In March, Ukraine will receive about $9B in international aid. An expert from the Center for Economic Strategy said: “The first two months of 2024 were not very fruitful for Ukraine in terms of international aid. As of February 23, we had received only $436...

Analysts predict how Ukraine’s accession to the EU would affect the growth of the Ukrainian economy.

Analysts predict how Ukraine’s accession to the EU would affect the growth of the Ukrainian economy. According to the NBU, the Ukrainian economy will increase by 7%, and the GDP per person will be $15,500 within a decade after the country’s accession to the EU with the rapid implementation of a...

Monday, February 26

“Ukraine. Year 2024” Forum highlights.

“Ukraine. Year 2024” Forum highlights. These are the main statements made by President Zelenskyy’s government on February 25. Ukrainian-made drones account for 90% of all UAVs used on the front. Ukraine will reach its production goal of o...

Money, defense office and framework conditions: What Ukraine and the European Commission agreed on in Kyiv.

Money, defense office and framework conditions: What Ukraine and the European Commission agreed on in Kyiv. Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met in Kyiv. They discussed issues of financing, Ukrainian exports, and cooperation in the defense...

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