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Wednesday, April 24

The US is preparing a strategy for Ukraine’s victory.

The US is preparing a strategy for Ukraine’s victory. The US wants Ukraine to win the war, said US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien. O’Brien anticipates that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon...

Denmark will additionally allocate about €420M to rebuild Ukraine and develop a green energy sector.

Denmark will additionally allocate about €420M to rebuild Ukraine and develop a green energy sector. Ukraine and Denmark signed a memorandum that provides for cooperation with the private sector through the Ukraine Facility mechanism with a system of loans and guarantees within the framework of the E...

Tuesday, April 23

IMF assistance acts as a catalyst for Ukraine’s financial support from other countries,

IMF assistance acts as a catalyst for Ukraine’s financial support from other countries, the head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, emphasized. She notes that the IMF’s 2023-2027 program with Ukraine for will provide $15.1B. However, Georgieva states the program will generate a total of $...

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week.

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week. The US may supply long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine as soon as key formalities required for the approval of the aid package are completed. CBS News notes that this may happen as early as the end o...

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery.

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that his country will contribute financially to the initiative that provides Ukraine with additional air defense systems. He clarified that for this cont...

Monday, April 22

The US House passed $61B financial aid bill for Ukraine the possibility for confiscation of Russian assets.

The US House passed $61B financial aid bill for Ukraine the possibility for confiscation of Russian assets. The bill provides for an appropriation of $60.8B, where defense expenditures are expected to be $49.9B. US President Joe Biden promised to sign the aid bill as soon as it is approved by both Houses of...

The EU is approaching a decision on the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine; the US has found a way to transfer up to €50B.

The EU is approaching a decision on the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine; the US has found a way to transfer up to €50B. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, believes that the EC and the Council of the EU are close to deciding to allocate to Ukraine the profits obtained from Russian Fede...

Ukraine’s allies provide billions of euros to support Ukraine’s energy industry and reconstruction.

Ukraine’s allies provide billions of euros to support Ukraine’s energy industry and reconstruction. The UK allocated more than €173.9M to strengthen Ukraine’s energy sector. In addition, this year Kyiv will receive €560M from the EIB for energy, transport infrastructure, and housing reconstruc...

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots.

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots. A joint communique from the heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the head of the EU diplomacy states: “We are increasing our defense and security assistance to Ukraine and increasing...

Friday, April 19

The G7 did not come to an agreement on the mechanism for transferring the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine.

The G7 did not come to an agreement on the mechanism for transferring the Russian Federation’s frozen assets to Ukraine. At a meeting in Washington, finance ministers of the G7 countries could not agree on ways to use the Russian assets to support Ukraine, writes Reuters. After an inconclusive debate, the G7 ministers s...

The head of the ECB criticizes the US’ plans regarding the frozen assets of the Russian Federation.

The head of the ECB criticizes the US’ plans regarding the frozen assets of the Russian Federation. The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, spoke critically of the idea to use more than €260B in frozen Russian assets to finance military aid to Ukraine. She warned about the leg...

New US aid for Ukraine includes $60.8B and the confiscation of Russian assets.

New US aid for Ukraine includes $60.8B and the confiscation of Russian assets. According to the recently introduced bill regarding Ukraine, aid foresees allocation of $60.8B to Ukraine and regional partners counter Russia. Defense expenditures will amount to $49.9B and also cont...

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants.

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants. The German government has launched an initiative to find additional means of air defense that can be transferred to Ukraine. The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, A...

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon.

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon. The gathered EU leaders pleaded for the provision of additional air defense equipment for Ukraine and called on member states to accelerate the delivery of all necessary military aid, including artill...

The Vice Chancellor of Germany arrived in Kyiv and discussed investments, reconstruction, and defense projects.

The Vice Chancellor of Germany arrived in Kyiv and discussed investments, reconstruction, and defense projects. On April 18, Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko met with Vice-Chancellor of Germany Robert Habeck, who arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. Svyrydenko presented Ukraine’s urgent need for energy ...

Thursday, April 18

The White House positively reacted to Speaker Johnson’s idea to split aid to Ukraine and Israel.

The White House positively reacted to Speaker Johnson’s idea to split aid to Ukraine and Israel. US President Joe Biden’s administration is ready to consider the initiative from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, that would divide international aid from the US into f...

Denmark provides a defense support package worth $313.6M, of which $28.5M is to be invested in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

Denmark provides a defense support package worth $313.6M, of which $28.5M is to be invested in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. Denmark has allocated a new military aid package for Ukraine, from which DKK 200 million ($28.5 million) will be directed to support Ukrainian weapon manufacturers. Almost another DKK two billion ($28...

Canada will provide Ukraine $1.2B in military aid and a soft loan of $300M.

Canada will provide Ukraine $1.2B in military aid and a soft loan of $300M. Over five years, Canada will provide CAD 1.6B (about $1.2B) for various lethal and non-lethal military aid packages to Ukraine, according to a project contained within the budget that has been submitt...

Wednesday, April 17

The EC approves the Ukraine Facility plan; Kyiv will receive payments totaling €50B from the fund.

The EC approves the Ukraine Facility plan; Kyiv will receive payments totaling €50B from the fund. The European Commission adopted the Ukrainian Facility, which is the basis for implementing the €50B Ukrainian fund in the EU budget for 2024-2027. Thus, Ukraine will receive regular payments that are...

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger a reform of the bloc’s Unified Agricultural Policy,

Ukraine’s accession to the EU will trigger a reform of the bloc’s Unified Agricultural Policy, said the Minister of Agriculture of Poland, Czeslaw Siekierski. “Ukrainian authorities will soon start negotiations on joining the EU. This process will force the EU to reform the Unified Agricu...

Johnson divided aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and national security funding into four separate bills.

Johnson divided aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and national security funding into four separate bills. Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has presented four separate bills that would provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and national security funding. Congress will have several...

Due to EU restrictions, Ukraine will lose more than €300M, and the supply of sugar, poultry, and eggs to the EU market will stop.

Due to EU restrictions, Ukraine will lose more than €300M, and the supply of sugar, poultry, and eggs to the EU market will stop. Ukraine’s losses due to the EU’s introduction of a new protective mechanism against its agricultural products, which will become effective June 6, will approximately amount to €315M. The introdu...

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine.

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine. Russia will lose the war against Ukraine owing to four factors, according to Peking University professor Feng Yujun. The first is the high level of resistance and national unity displayed by Ukrainian...

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating.

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating. Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, stated: “We are working to obtain another 300,000 shells for Ukraine and have already concluded contracts for the first 180,000. The ammunition ...

Tuesday, April 16

The US has finally agreed on aid to Ukraine and Israel.

The US has finally agreed on aid to Ukraine and Israel. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that during a Sunday call between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, there was “consensus” that Congress needs to act quickly to send ...

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments.

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments. As the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported, following a Drone Coalition meeting, Canada decided to transfer 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose unmanned aerial systems this summer. Lithuania will also all...

Monday, April 15

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree.

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree. The representative of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, reemphasized that the US does not encourage or facilitate Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. At the same time, he admitted that Kyiv...

Speaker Johnson discusses aid for Ukraine with the White House and Donald Trump.

Speaker Johnson discusses aid for Ukraine with the White House and Donald Trump. US House Speaker Mike Johnson is in talks with the White House as he prepares to push aid for Ukraine and Israel through the House, Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise said. Johnson negotiated a ...

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine.

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine. Germany announced the urgent transfer of one additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. In addition, Norway received permission from the US to transfer 22 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, along with t...

The US offers to provide Ukraine with billions of euros in aid secured by profits from the Russian Federation’s frozen assets.

The US offers to provide Ukraine with billions of euros in aid secured by profits from the Russian Federation’s frozen assets. As the FT writes, the US is proposing to the G7 a compromise plan for the use of Russian assets rather than their confiscation or simply providing Ukraine with their profits. Daleep Singh, the US pres...

The EU will provide Ukraine with €3.4B in transition financing and allocate €121M for EBRD recapitalization to increase assistance to Ukraine.

The EU will provide Ukraine with €3.4B in transition financing and allocate €121M for EBRD recapitalization to increase assistance to Ukraine. The EC has made the first €4.5B payment of transitional financing for Ukraine, and the next payment of €1.5B is planned for this month, subject to Ukraine’s compliance with all established conditions....

Due to new EU restrictions and increased control over transporters, Ukrainian farmers should look for alternative sales markets.

Due to new EU restrictions and increased control over transporters, Ukrainian farmers should look for alternative sales markets. Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotskyi said that, starting in June, the EU will introduce restrictions on importing certain types of Ukrainian agricultural products if their supply exc...

Friday, April 12

Donald Tusk: The EU must use the frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Donald Tusk: The EU must use the frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. During a news conference in Warsaw on April 11, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the European Union should tap Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine because the windfall profits alone are insuf...

Thursday, April 11

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices.

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin criticized Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries in Russia. He stated that these strikes could negatively affect the availability of energy resources globally. “It...

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M.

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M. On April 9, the US State Department authorized the emergency sale of $138M worth of military products to Ukraine to maintain and repair Hawk air defense systems to help defend against attacks by Russi...

Switzerland plans to provide $5.5B for Ukraine’s reconstruction through 2036, and Luxembourg directs €50M to the reconstruction of Kryvyi Rih.

Switzerland plans to provide $5.5B for Ukraine’s reconstruction through 2036, and Luxembourg directs €50M to the reconstruction of Kryvyi Rih. The Federal Council of Switzerland has approved a financing plan that extends to 2036 for Ukraine’s recovery in the amount of ₣5B ($5.5B). The plan must still be approved by the country’s parlia...

The EU is preparing the 14th package of sanctions, while Russian oligarchs are escaping previous sanctions through the EU court.

The EU is preparing the 14th package of sanctions, while Russian oligarchs are escaping previous sanctions through the EU court. As EC Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis reported: “We have started the preparation of the 14th package of sanctions, which should be adopted in the spring. It will probably include a wide list o...

Germany will help Ukraine to create an analog of its recovery bank and has increased interest in the Ukrainian energy market.

Germany will help Ukraine to create an analog of its recovery bank and has increased interest in the Ukrainian energy market. The German government approved a set of measures to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. One of them is the creation of an analog of the German reconstruction bank KfW, based on the Entrepreneurship...

Western countries must spend $10T on defense to effectively deter dictatorial regimes.

Western countries must spend $10T on defense to effectively deter dictatorial regimes. In 2024, defense spending by European NATO members will reach 2% of GDP ($470B) for the first time. However, to ensure effective defense and maintain its deterrence policy, NATO countries must increas...

Wednesday, April 10

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine.

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed over the phone priorities for the coming months, including increasing the supply of ammunition, drones, and air defens...

Kurt Volker is convinced that the US will approve the Ukrainian aid package in April.

Kurt Volker is convinced that the US will approve the Ukrainian aid package in April. $61B in US aid to Ukraine will be approved in April, according to American diplomat and former special representative of the US State Department for Ukraine Kurt Volker. He noted that the Speaker of t...

Ukraine must “cut” its agricultural sector to join the EU.

Ukraine must “cut” its agricultural sector to join the EU. As Politico writes, tariffs on imported Ukrainian agricultural products, which are currently under discussion, are necessary to correct the “inequality” in the trade balance between Ukrain...

Germany will mobilize the private sector to rebuild Ukraine, and Italy will form a list of interested companies.

Germany will mobilize the private sector to rebuild Ukraine, and Italy will form a list of interested companies. On April 10, the German government will consider a comprehensive document on the mobilization of private sector resources for Ukraine’s restoration, the Ministry of Economic Development of Germany rep...

The European Parliament and the Council of EU have reached a preliminary agreement on continuing trade liberalization with Ukraine.

The European Parliament and the Council of EU have reached a preliminary agreement on continuing trade liberalization with Ukraine. Thus, import duties and quotas for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU will be suspended for another year, until June 5, 2025. However, in the event of a significant disruption to ...

Tuesday, April 9

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine.

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne jointly called on allies to do more to ensure Ukraine’s victory over Russia. Cameron and Sejourne emphasized ...

Greece plans to transfer dozens of F-16 fighters to Ukraine.

Greece plans to transfer dozens of F-16 fighters to Ukraine. It is noted that the Greek government plans to sell 108 fighter jets that are currently subject to decommissioning. In particular, the conversation is about 32 units of F-16C/-D Block 30. In July 2022...

Ukraine’s debt to the IMF is recognized as stable and is not subject to restructuring.

Ukraine’s debt to the IMF is recognized as stable and is not subject to restructuring. To the question of whether the IMF can write off Ukraine’s approximately $15B in debt, taking into account an analysis of Ukraine’s debt sustainability, the top manager of the IMF, Julie K...

Monday, April 8

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions.

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions. According to La Republica, experts are considering such a scenario and so far, it has not been evaluated from a political point of view. At the same time, all decisions related to the war in Ukraine a...

As US aid becomes increasingly distant, Ukraine agrees to loans.

As US aid becomes increasingly distant, Ukraine agrees to loans. Disputes between Republicans in the House of Representatives of the US Congress and threats to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his post may cause the long-awaited decision on funding to support Ukrai...

South Korea will allocate $2.3B in aid to Ukraine, Lithuania has sent armored personnel carriers and drones, and Estonia has found another million shells.

South Korea will allocate $2.3B in aid to Ukraine, Lithuania has sent armored personnel carriers and drones, and Estonia has found another million shells. Seoul will provide Kyiv with a medium- and long-term $2.3B aid package starting this year and will also offer $12M to rehabilitate wounded Ukrainian soldiers through the NATO Trust Fund for Aid to Ukr...

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