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Wednesday, August 30

Long-term support for Ukraine’s defense capability and EU access guarantees sustainable long-term business planning.

Long-term support for Ukraine’s defense capability and EU access guarantees sustainable long-term business planning. “The issue of security guarantees and long-term support for Ukraine’s defense capability is crucial for business in terms of capabilities and long-term planning. And, of course, all these security gua...

Tuesday, August 29

The US is considering transferring cluster munitions to Ukraine.

The US is considering transferring cluster munitions to Ukraine. The Biden administration is considering increasing support for Ukraine, writes the WP. According to the publication, the possibility of supplying Ukraine with cluster ammunition for multiple rocket la...

The European Council believes that the EU should accept new members by 2030.

The European Council believes that the EU should accept new members by 2030. “I believe that we should be ready for expansion by 2030. It is ambitious but necessary. It shows that we are serious“, said European Council President Charles Michel on August 28 in Slovenia. Six Wes...

Monday, August 28

EU officials visited Kyiv during the Independence Day holiday to discuss cooperation and aid.

EU officials visited Kyiv during the Independence Day holiday to discuss cooperation and aid. In Kyiv, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed the restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure with Portugal’s president. The parties talked about rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers and hum...

Five EU countries will demand an extension of the grain embargo through the end of this year.

Five EU countries will demand an extension of the grain embargo through the end of this year. Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary will negotiate with the EU on extending the ban on the import of Ukrainian grain, Polish Minister of Agriculture Robert Telus said. “I want to sa...

The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in the US will start in the fall, and talks on the terms of aircraft delivery will continue.

The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in the US will start in the fall, and talks on the terms of aircraft delivery will continue. On August 24, Pentagon representative Patrick Ryder confirmed that the US will begin training Ukrainians in October, but before that, English courses will be arranged for them in September. According ...

Thursday, August 24

International business giants are ready to invest in liberated Crimea.

International business giants are ready to invest in liberated Crimea. Large global companies are prepared to enter Crimea after its liberation, President Zelenskyy said on August 23 in Kyiv, opening the third summit of the Crimean Platform. “We already have the su...

Finland is preparing regular aid packages for Ukraine with heavy weapons and a national reconstruction assistance plan.

Finland is preparing regular aid packages for Ukraine with heavy weapons and a national reconstruction assistance plan. The seventeenth aid package’s preparation is in progress. By the eighteenth, heavy weapons and ammunition will be included, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said at a joint press conference with Pres...

The UK will help Ukraine demine energy facilities and provide $245M to purchase nuclear fuel.

The UK will help Ukraine demine energy facilities and provide $245M to purchase nuclear fuel. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the British non-governmental organization The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) agreed to cooperate on the demining of energy facilities and their adjacent territories. ...

The Biden administration is convinced that Congress will approve additional aid for Ukraine.

The Biden administration is convinced that Congress will approve additional aid for Ukraine. US Presidential adviser Jake Sullivan indicated that additional funding for Ukraine will be secured despite the refusal of some Republicans in the House of Representatives. “Both in the House of...

The EU continues working on a €50B multi-year plan of Ukrainian support,

The EU continues working on a €50B multi-year plan of Ukrainian support, European Council President Charles Michel said at the third summit of the Crimean Platform. He emphasized that the EU stands by Ukrainians in their battle for freedom. “Russia’s brutal att...

Wednesday, August 23

Leaders from the Balkan countries support Ukraine’s EU membership, and Greece supports NATO membership.

Leaders from the Balkan countries support Ukraine’s EU membership, and Greece supports NATO membership. Leaders from 11 countries signed a declaration of support for Ukraine at the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens on August 21. Against the background of Russian aggression, the summit participants expres...

Ukraine and Croatia are preparing the International Conference of Humanitarian Demining Donors in Zagreb.

Ukraine and Croatia are preparing the International Conference of Humanitarian Demining Donors in Zagreb. The event in Zagreb on October 11 and 12 will be a platform for mobilizing additional international support and resources for demining initiatives in Ukraine. “Our international partners, the G7...

Bulgaria will provide Soviet armored vehicles to Ukraine, and Switzerland will inspect its tanks that were not delivered to Ukraine.

Bulgaria will provide Soviet armored vehicles to Ukraine, and Switzerland will inspect its tanks that were not delivered to Ukraine. Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said in Odesa that the country plans to begin the transfer of Soviet armored vehicles in late September or early October. He indicated that the country offers ...

Ukraine received another €1.5B in macro-financial assistance from the EU.

Ukraine received another €1.5B in macro-financial assistance from the EU. As the Ministry of Finance reports, this is the seventh tranche within the framework of the EU’s large-scale macro-financial assistance program with loan repayment in 35 years. As well, the EU w...

Tuesday, August 22

The European Commission will subsidize the transportation of Ukrainian food but will extend the embargo.

The European Commission will subsidize the transportation of Ukrainian food but will extend the embargo. As Bloomberg writes, this issue is being discussed in meetings of representatives from Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria, and executives from the EU and Ukraine. The approximate cost of...

Monday, August 21

While the Ukrainians are training on the F-16, the US has approved aircraft transfers from Denmark and the Netherlands.

While the Ukrainians are training on the F-16, the US has approved aircraft transfers from Denmark and the Netherlands. Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training on F-16 fighters in Great Britain and Sweden, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported. The Ministry of Defense of Denmark reported that Uk...

Ukraine will produce the CV-90 IFV, and Rheinmetall will start repairing Leopards this month.

Ukraine will produce the CV-90 IFV, and Rheinmetall will start repairing Leopards this month. President Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, signed a bilateral statement of intent on enhanced and mutually beneficial cooperation regarding the production of the CV-90 IFV....

Poland risks falling under EU sanctions due to its embargo on Ukrainian agricultural products.

Poland risks falling under EU sanctions due to its embargo on Ukrainian agricultural products. If Poland unilaterally extends restrictions on grain imports from Ukraine after September 15, the EU will consider imposing sanctions against the country. The European Commission believes that Poland&...

The US will appoint an inspector to monitor financial aid to Ukraine.

The US will appoint an inspector to monitor financial aid to Ukraine. Members of the Republican Party in the US Congress may ask for an inspector to be appointed to oversee the funding of aid to Ukraine to “prevent corruption”. This situation develops soon a...

Friday, August 18

Ukraine rejects the possibility of negotiations with the Russian Federation regarding gas transit after 2024.

Ukraine rejects the possibility of negotiations with the Russian Federation regarding gas transit after 2024. Ukraine will not negotiate on the extension of the transit contract after its completion, said Energy Minister German Galushchenko. “The contract, which provides for the transit of gas from Russ...

Sweden is investigating export growth to Russia’s neighboring countries.

Sweden is investigating export growth to Russia’s neighboring countries. The Swedish government instructed the country’s Chamber of Commerce to check the reasons for the sharp increase in exports to countries neighboring the Russian Federation. In a statement from th...

Ukraine will not make concessions in the grain conflict with Poland.

Ukraine will not make concessions in the grain conflict with Poland. The Ukrainian government is firm in its demands that the EU cancel the unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian exports. It believes Brussels should find a solution with Poland, said Deputy Prime Minister...

Thursday, August 17

Ukraine reacted harshly to NATO’s provocative statement regarding territorial concessions.

Ukraine reacted harshly to NATO’s provocative statement regarding territorial concessions. After NATO official Stian Jensen suggested that Ukraine could gain NATO membership and end the war in exchange for ceding territory to Russia, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ol...

The US State Department has urged Congress urgently to allocate an additional $24B to Ukraine.

The US State Department has urged Congress urgently to allocate an additional $24B to Ukraine. According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Congress should immediately approve additional funding for military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. He also assured the Ukrainian people ...

The EU will transfer €135M to Ukraine that had been intended for Russia and Belarus.

The EU will transfer €135M to Ukraine that had been intended for Russia and Belarus. As reported by the European Commission, the €135M had been allocated to finance the Interreg NEXT programs with Russia and Belarus during 2021-2027, but it was decided to transfer the funds to Ukraine...

British companies risk their accounts being closed due to trade with Ukraine.

British companies risk their accounts being closed due to trade with Ukraine. Since part of Ukraine is occupied by the Russians, the British banks HSBC, Santander UK, and others may over-insure and close business accounts, explaining this by the need to comply with sanctions ag...

Tuesday, August 15

The German finance minister arrived in Kyiv for the first time since the beginning of the war to discuss support.

The German finance minister arrived in Kyiv for the first time since the beginning of the war to discuss support. The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, discussed with the German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, the prospects of Ukraine’s cooperation with the Credit Institution for Reconstruction...

Congress will pass bipartisan supplemental funding for Ukraine.

Congress will pass bipartisan supplemental funding for Ukraine. The White House is optimistic that Congress will pass supplemental aid for Ukraine on a bipartisan basis, even as Republicans in the House have voiced opposition to additional money for Ukraine, repor...

The President of Poland believes he must protect the EU market from Ukrainian grain.

The President of Poland believes he must protect the EU market from Ukrainian grain. Protection of the domestic market and the EU market is the duty of the Polish authorities, Andrzej Duda said. “We consistently support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. But the ...

Monday, August 14

Biden appeals to Congress to provide more than $20B in aid to Ukraine.

Biden appeals to Congress to provide more than $20B in aid to Ukraine. This package includes $13B for emergency defense assistance and another $8B for humanitarian support, the AP writes. As the publication notes, it may be more difficult to approve the funds this time b...

Ukraine is working with partners within the Peace Formula to restore and protect the energy system.

Ukraine is working with partners within the Peace Formula to restore and protect the energy system. “Ukraine is working with allies worldwide to increase the power equipment supply, which will allow us to add 2.9 GW of power to the power system by December,” said Prime Minister Denys Shm...

Lithuania offers another way to export grain from Ukraine.

Lithuania offers another way to export grain from Ukraine. After Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement, the port of Klaipėda may become a new gateway for Ukrainian agricultural products. Lithuania has proposed to deliver Ukrainian grain to the po...

Ukrainian business leaders note the deterioration of the government’s attitude towards private entrepreneurs.

Ukrainian business leaders note the deterioration of the government’s attitude towards private entrepreneurs. After the positive dynamics at the beginning of the war, authorities’ attitude towards businesspeople began to deteriorate again and has been accompanied by increased pressure, iforum2023 partic...

Friday, August 11

The US assures Ukraine that support will continue under any president.

The US assures Ukraine that support will continue under any president. State Department press secretary Matthew Miller emphasized that US aid to Ukraine will be embedded in relevant intergovernmental agreements that will remain in force regardless of who the US president...

Ukraine, with the US’ support, will conduct an audit of American financial aid.

Ukraine, with the US’ support, will conduct an audit of American financial aid. The Accounting Chamber and partners from the US have organized two audits of the US’ direct budget support to Ukraine, according to a relevant document from the Accounting Chamber. It is noted t...

Berlin is working on transferring Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, and Estonia is providing small arms.

Berlin is working on transferring Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, and Estonia is providing small arms. The German chancellor’s office is coordinating with the US on the missile transfer issue. According to T-online, the German Air Force has already approved the transfer of the missiles, which hav...

Thursday, August 10

Biden has given the green light for training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16.

Biden has given the green light for training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16. Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said the agency had no additional data on the program. Last week, Politico wrote that the first group of Ukrainian pilots who will participate in F-16 training have...

Turkey seeks to revive and expand the grain deal as a step toward peace in Ukraine, while the US is pinning its hopes on Brazil.

Turkey seeks to revive and expand the grain deal as a step toward peace in Ukraine, while the US is pinning its hopes on Brazil. The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stated his desire to revive the Black Sea Grain Agreement on an “expanded scale” and called on Western countries to help turn this initiative...

In 2024, military expenditures will remain at this year’s level,

In 2024, military expenditures will remain at this year’s level, as will the need for continued international support, noted Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko. Next year Ukraine will need more than $40B in international aid. Ukraine needs $42B in foreign financing ...

Wednesday, August 9

The US promises to pressure Russia to renew the grain agreement; Turkey to continue its dialogue with all parties.

The US promises to pressure Russia to renew the grain agreement; Turkey to continue its dialogue with all parties. The US government’s position was voiced by the State Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller. He added that the US does not believe Russian explanations for withdrawing from the agreemen...

Ukraine will receive another $200M package from the US.

Ukraine will receive another $200M package from the US. US President Joe Biden’s administration plans to announce the provision of a new $200M arms package to Ukraine. It will include demining equipment, TOW and AT4 anti-tank weapons, guns and muniti...

What does the Ukraine Plan envisage under the EU €50B program?

What does the Ukraine Plan envisage under the EU €50B program? Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev said that the plan is a comprehensive document that will become the state’s program of recovery and economic development for the next four years. Initi...

Tuesday, August 8

A few German politicians insist on providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles.

A few German politicians insist on providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles. Several influential politicians from the Social Democratic Party of Germany, which is part of the ruling coalition, called on the German government to provide long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, th...

Since the war, Ukraine has received a record $66.2B in aid from the US.

Since the war, Ukraine has received a record $66.2B in aid from the US. The military and humanitarian financial aid from the US is the largest single source of aid from an ally of Ukraine. Experts see this amount as a large-scale investment in a US ally that has not been ...

Germany has extended guarantees for its companies investing in Ukraine.

Germany has extended guarantees for its companies investing in Ukraine. The German government announced a new package of guarantees for German companies investing in Ukraine during the war, said the Minister of Economy of Germany, Robert Habeck. In particular, the governm...

South Korea is preparing to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

South Korea is preparing to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction. In preparation for this, the country allowed thirty businessmen to visit Ukraine to approve possible reconstruction projects, reports Yonhap. Many Korean companies are expected to visit the country to...

Monday, August 7

Consultations on the Ukrainian peace formula in Saudi Arabia has yielded their first results.

Consultations on the Ukrainian peace formula in Saudi Arabia has yielded their first results. On August 5 in Saudi Arabia, representatives from 40 countries, not including Russia, started two days of consultations on the Ukrainian peace formula. The meeting is part of Ukraine’s diplomati...

Ukraine and the EU have finalized the concept of Kyiv’s five-year support plan.

Ukraine and the EU have finalized the concept of Kyiv’s five-year support plan. According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svyridenko and representatives from the European Commission, the key points of the 2024-2027 plan are macro-financial recovery scenarios, a program of reforms, i...

Poland demands €1B from the EU to transit Ukrainian grain.

Poland demands €1B from the EU to transit Ukrainian grain. Due to the grain agreement’s disruption, Poland stated that investments in developing its logistics infrastructure to increase the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products shoul...

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