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Thursday, November 23

Support for Ukraine’s defense continues, and here is what the partners have provided:

Support for Ukraine’s defense continues, and here is what the partners have provided: Ukraine received three million rounds of ammunition, remote detonation systems, and winter equipment for the military from Lithuania. The German Ministry of Defense published a list of new aid for Ukr...

The G7+ countries have promised their support for the Ukrainian energy sector and praised the sector’s reforms, which will allow the attraction of private investment.

The G7+ countries have promised their support for the Ukrainian energy sector and praised the sector’s reforms, which will allow the attraction of private investment. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of Japanese diplomacy, Iwao Horii, held the fourth ministerial meeting in the G7+ format to confirm collective support for restoring and protecting Uk...

Wednesday, November 22

The US has provided a $100M military aid package with HIMARS, while Germany surprises Kyiv with a big €1.3B package with IRIS-T systems.

The US has provided a $100M military aid package with HIMARS, while Germany surprises Kyiv with a big €1.3B package with IRIS-T systems. The new package of US defense assistance includes an additional HIMARS system, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and TOW, Javelins, AT-4 anti-tank systems, and artillery shells of various calibers. In ad...

Danish companies already have investment plans for Ukraine despite the war.

Danish companies already have investment plans for Ukraine despite the war. Denmark’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, said: “Denmark is already moving from grants to investments. We understand the risk but cannot wait until the war ends. Foreign inves...

Slovakia wants to help rebuild Ukraine but is blocking imports and cutting military support.

Slovakia wants to help rebuild Ukraine but is blocking imports and cutting military support. The government of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sees the future reconstruction of Ukraine as a benefit for the leading players in the Slovakian business community. In a new government program, Slo...

Due to imports from Ukraine, five neighbors of Ukraine have asked the EU to continue financial support for their agricultural sectors.

Due to imports from Ukraine, five neighbors of Ukraine have asked the EU to continue financial support for their agricultural sectors. Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania called on the European Commission to continue financial support for farmers affected by Ukrainian grain imports throughout 2024, Bulgarian Minister of ...

Poland considers Ukraine’s accession to the EU a challenge.

Poland considers Ukraine’s accession to the EU a challenge. Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will challenge European agriculture, including Polish agriculture, Polish Minister of Agriculture Robert Telus said. “These are challenges for EU ...

Tuesday, November 21

High-ranking US and NATO military officials arrived in Ukraine on the eve of the Ramstein meeting.

High-ranking US and NATO military officials arrived in Ukraine on the eve of the Ramstein meeting. On November 20, Lloyd Austin, the US Minister of Defense, and the commander of the NATO Joint Forces in Europe, US Army General Christopher Cavoli, arrived in Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy. Th...

The US Congress expects the approval of Ukrainian aid by Christmas.

The US Congress expects the approval of Ukrainian aid by Christmas. Leaders in the US Congress hope to vote by Christmas on an additional package of military assistance to Ukraine and Israel, writes NBC News. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, R-New York, has clari...

Ukraine will receive almost ₴10B in additional aid from partners.

Ukraine will receive almost ₴10B in additional aid from partners. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Norway will provide $190M, and $70M will be allocated by Switzerland for aid to Ukraine. These grants will be provided through funds administered by the Worl...

Monday, November 20

Newly appointed British Foreign Minister David Cameron visits Ukraine.

Newly appointed British Foreign Minister David Cameron visits Ukraine. “With my visit, I want to say that we will continue to provide moral, diplomatic, economic, and, above all, military support, which is necessary – not only this year and next, but for as l...

What is the dispute over the US’ support for Ukraine?

What is the dispute over the US’ support for Ukraine? Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, says that the biggest debate over whether to approve the White House’s request for additional Ukrainian funding concerns non-military supp...

The new Ramstein and a two-day defense conference in Washington: how Ukraine’s partners are supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

The new Ramstein and a two-day defense conference in Washington: how Ukraine’s partners are supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities. A new online meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format will be held on November 22. At the same time, the White House announced that the Ukrainian American Defense Indu...

Ukrainian carriers are losing €300 daily due to the border blockade; the EC plans to punish Poland.

Ukrainian carriers are losing €300 daily due to the border blockade; the EC plans to punish Poland. The 90% blockage of the Ukrainian border by Polish carriers has a political component, and every day of downtime costs Ukrainian carriers at least €300, the Association of International Motor Carriers...

Another threat to Ukrainian land exports: five Eastern European countries demand that Brussels revises the transport agreement with Ukraine.

Another threat to Ukrainian land exports: five Eastern European countries demand that Brussels revises the transport agreement with Ukraine. On November 20, members of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) from Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania will send a joint letter to the President of the European Comm...

Thursday, November 16

Energy for the Recovery of Ukraine conference results: European ministers assure Ukraine of their support, Hyundai will develop power grids, and Denmark provides €7M.

Energy for the Recovery of Ukraine conference results: European ministers assure Ukraine of their support, Hyundai will develop power grids, and Denmark provides €7M. At the conference in Warsaw, the energy ministers of several European countries assured Ukraine they will help in the face of Russian aggression, and the businesses of these countries are interested i...

The US House of Representatives has approved an interim budget without funds for Ukraine and Israel, but the Senate plans to consider Biden’s combined request after Thanksgiving.

The US House of Representatives has approved an interim budget without funds for Ukraine and Israel, but the Senate plans to consider Biden’s combined request after Thanksgiving. The US House of Representatives has supported Speaker Mike Johnson’s temporary government funding bill, significantly reducing the risk of a government shutdown. However, the bill does not provi...

Slovakia will cease military aid to Ukraine but will provide means for humanitarian demining.

Slovakia will cease military aid to Ukraine but will provide means for humanitarian demining. Slovakia will stop providing military aid to Ukraine from its reserves and will limit itself exclusively to humanitarian support. The country’s Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák, announced the...

The EU has agreed on the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, which will take €5B from the aggressor.

The EU has agreed on the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, which will take €5B from the aggressor. On November 15, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, and the European Commission presented a proposal for the twelfth package of sanctions against Russia. It provides for the introduction of...

The West has found a way to combat Russia’s circumvention of the oil price ceiling: Denmark will block tankers, and the US will focus on controlling shipping companies.

The West has found a way to combat Russia’s circumvention of the oil price ceiling: Denmark will block tankers, and the US will focus on controlling shipping companies. The EU plans to instruct Denmark to check the availability of Western insurance and possibly block the passage of Russian oil tankers through its waters. This is part of the West’s efforts to reestabl...

Wednesday, November 15

Borrell denies the failure of the EU’s plan for a million shells supplied to Ukraine and calls on manufacturers to reorient exports.

Borrell denies the failure of the EU’s plan for a million shells supplied to Ukraine and calls on manufacturers to reorient exports. The EU has not given up on the goal of supplying Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition by March 2024, said the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell. The EU completed the first part of...

The White House is worried about the difficulties in providing aid to Ukraine.

The White House is worried about the difficulties in providing aid to Ukraine. The reluctance of the US House of Representatives to approve the request of US President Joe Biden’s administration to support Ukraine makes it challenging to help Kyiv, said Jake Sullivan, the ...

Congress plans to vote on providing further aid to Ukraine in December.

Congress plans to vote on providing further aid to Ukraine in December. Republican Congressman Don Bacon said that the US Congress should vote on giving aid to Ukraine in December. Bacon said he supports Republicans’ desire to consider aid to Ukraine separately but ...

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new defense package with Leopard tanks and has already contracted dozens for next year.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new defense package with Leopard tanks and has already contracted dozens for next year. The German government handed over a new package of military aid to Ukraine. It contains 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks and 14 Bandvagn 206 tracked all-terrain vehicles. In addition, the package includes the fol...

The EU will approve the 12th sanctions package against the Russian Federation on November 15.

The EU will approve the 12th sanctions package against the Russian Federation on November 15. Work on the 12th package of Russian sanctions is ending, the EU’s high representative for foreign policy, Josep Borrell, said. “This package will contain a larger list (of personal sanctio...

Polish carriers continue to block the border after negotiations with Ukraine.

Polish carriers continue to block the border after negotiations with Ukraine. During negotiations on the border issue, as a compromise, Ukraine offered Polish authorities to open lanes for empty trucks at the Ugryniv – Dołhobyczów and Hruszow – Budomierz checkpoints...

Tuesday, November 14

Allies continue to provide winter military aid to Ukraine.

Allies continue to provide winter military aid to Ukraine. The UK has provided the Armed Forces of Ukraine with over 82,000 helmets, 25,000 sets of winter clothing, 10,000 sets of body armor, and 70,000 dry rations. De Telegraaf also reported that Ukraine may...

Trump promises to end the war in Ukraine before the inauguration if he wins the election.

Trump promises to end the war in Ukraine before the inauguration if he wins the election. Ex-president Donald Trump said that the end of the war would mean the end of the “endless flow of American money to Ukraine.” In addition, European allies must reimburse the US for the wea...

Finland supports reforms in Ukraine for EU accession and will prepare the first part of its plan for Ukraine’s recovery.

Finland supports reforms in Ukraine for EU accession and will prepare the first part of its plan for Ukraine’s recovery. Ukraine’s recovery should take place simultaneously with the reforms being made while on the way to the EU, which Finland is ready to support, said the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development of Fin...

The EU is looking for ways to finance the Ukrainian budget deficit next year, and Ukraine is expecting to receive more than $30B in funding.

The EU is looking for ways to finance the Ukrainian budget deficit next year, and Ukraine is expecting to receive more than $30B in funding. The EC is considering all possible options to finance and support Ukraine but hopes that the EU Council will approve the Ukrainian Fund, which will provide funds to Kyiv from 2024 to 2027, said Execut...

Borrell is working on future EU security commitments for Ukraine, but Hungary continues to block €500M in aid.

Borrell is working on future EU security commitments for Ukraine, but Hungary continues to block €500M in aid. The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said at the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels that he is preparing the EU’s future security obligations to Ukraine. He added that at the m...

Monday, November 13

Ukraine’s Western partners expect a long war but are preparing to continue their support.

Ukraine’s Western partners expect a long war but are preparing to continue their support. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that the war in Ukraine can last a very long time. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has a similar opinion. He stated that he expects the Armed Forces of U...

Military support from partners continues, but there are risks.

Military support from partners continues, but there are risks. An additional €4B was added to Germany’s 2024 budget for Ukrainian military aid, doubling the total amount to €8B. The Canadian government appealed to the parliament with a request to allocate $...

Hungary opposes the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, but Germany supports Ukraine’s European integration.

Hungary opposes the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, but Germany supports Ukraine’s European integration. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes negotiations on Ukraine’s membership should not begin. “This is Hungary’s clear position,” he said, adding that Brussels “o...

Reconstruction of Ukraine: Canada will hold a conference; the Czech Republic and Taiwan join forces.

Reconstruction of Ukraine: Canada will hold a conference; the Czech Republic and Taiwan join forces. A business conference devoted to Ukraine’s reconstruction will be held in Toronto, Canada on November 21-22. Participants will present investment projects for Ukraine’s reconstruction and modernizatio...

Friday, November 10

Zelenskyy: Ukraine already has a plan and will try to show results on the battlefield this year.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine already has a plan and will try to show results on the battlefield this year. “We will try to deliver results this year despite the difficulties during the counteroffensive,” said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online Reuters conference. At the same time, Zelenskyy poi...

The EC believes Ukraine can complete the rest of the reforms by March 2024, and Zelenskyy orders the preparation for negotiations.

The EC believes Ukraine can complete the rest of the reforms by March 2024, and Zelenskyy orders the preparation for negotiations. Completing the necessary reforms will allow the framework of future negotiations on EU membership to be approved, said EC officials. These are reforms related to the fight against corruption, limiting...

The US has almost no funds left to help Ukraine.

The US has almost no funds left to help Ukraine. About 96% of the security, economic, and humanitarian aid that the US has allocated to Ukraine (more than $60B) has already been used, said strategic communications coordinator of the US National Secu...

The EU has found a way to bypass Hungary’s veto of €50B for Ukraine.

The EU has found a way to bypass Hungary’s veto of €50B for Ukraine. EU countries are considering an alternative plan to provide Ukraine with much-needed help in its fight against Russia if Hungary vetoes the current €50B funding proposal. According to Bloomberg, the p...

Thursday, November 9

The European Commission has recommended starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU,

The European Commission has recommended starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, which was announced by the head of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, during a press conference in Brussels on November 8. “Ukrainians are deeply reforming their country and preparing for accession, ...

The European Commission reports on Ukraine’s progress in its reforms.

The European Commission reports on Ukraine’s progress in its reforms. The EC’s report on Ukraine’s progress notes that Ukraine “made some progress” in the fight against corruption and “intensified reforms in this area” after receiving candi...

The US Congress approves the transfer of the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine.

The US Congress approves the transfer of the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine. According to Republican congressman Michael McCall, who introduced the relevant document for consideration, this bill requires the Biden administration to hand the aggressor’s frozen sovereign assets ...

The Slovak government has blocked €40.3M in aid to Ukraine, but Germany will hand over 100,000 ammunitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Slovak government has blocked €40.3M in aid to Ukraine, but Germany will hand over 100,000 ammunitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On November 8, the new government of Slovakia decided to block the allocation of the 14th package of military aid to Ukraine. This package was prepared by the former leadership of the country’s ...

Hungary will not be able to block the €50B aid package to Ukraine.

Hungary will not be able to block the €50B aid package to Ukraine. As European Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn stated, Hungary is unlikely to be able to blackmail the EU now, as it needs funding itself. Hahn recalled that a year ago, the Euro...

Wednesday, November 8

Democrats in the US Senate have blocked a Republican bid to aid Israel that did not include aid for Ukraine.

Democrats in the US Senate have blocked a Republican bid to aid Israel that did not include aid for Ukraine. On Tuesday, Democrats blocked the Republican effort to win quick approval for a bill that would provide $14.3B in emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week but offers...

The White House is asking Congress to approve nearly $12B in Ukrainian budget aid.

The White House is asking Congress to approve nearly $12B in Ukrainian budget aid. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Director of the US Agency for International Development Samantha Power urged Congress to appr...

Hungary threatens to block the start of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations, and the EC has confirmed the completion of four of the seven steps.

Hungary threatens to block the start of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations, and the EC has confirmed the completion of four of the seven steps. Hungary can block the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. But this will not happen unless the country’s demands made to Ukraine regarding a law on language in education...

Tuesday, November 7

The EC names three EU goals for effective support of Ukraine.

The EC names three EU goals for effective support of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “While the war drags on, and while we continue to meet the daily needs of Ukrainians, we must focus on the way forward and support Ukrain...

A French company will supply arms worth €36M to Ukraine, and Slovakia has promised not to block private arms exports to Ukraine.

A French company will supply arms worth €36M to Ukraine, and Slovakia has promised not to block private arms exports to Ukraine. Ukrspecexport and French company Verney-Carron signed a contract to supply small arms and grenade launchers. Verney-Carron will deliver 10,000 assault and 2,000 sniper rifles, and 400 grenade launcher...

By the end of the year, Ukraine needs to attract more than $9B in international aid, which will decrease in 2024-2025.

By the end of the year, Ukraine needs to attract more than $9B in international aid, which will decrease in 2024-2025. The amount of international financial aid that Ukraine has received this year will exceed $45B, but in the next two years it will gradually decrease to $38.5B and $25B, respectively, the NBU predicts....

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