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Thursday, April 20

The United States plans to send Russian assets to Ukraine.

The United States plans to send Russian assets to Ukraine. The US Justice Department wants more authority from Congress to give Ukraine money obtained from the seizure and sale of wealthy Russians’ assets, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said. The departm...

Several countries continue to help Russia purchase microchips for its weapons.

Several countries continue to help Russia purchase microchips for its weapons. NYT journalists noted that at the end of March, US and EU officials exchanged information about millions of dollars’ worth of prohibited technology that seeps through the cracks in their defense syste...

Germany will provide an additional €111M for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Germany will provide an additional €111M for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Federal State Secretary Johann Flasbart arrived in Kyiv yesterday and discussed Germany’s next aid package with Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk and Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko. The Ger...

The European Commission will halve the common defense procurement fund for Ukraine.

The European Commission will halve the common defense procurement fund for Ukraine. According to Euractiv, in July 2022 the EU executive proposed creating the EDIRPA initiative to stimulate urgent weapons purchases by EU member states to replenish their stocks and provide military su...

Wednesday, April 19

Poland plans to restart Ukrainian grain transit.

Poland plans to restart Ukrainian grain transit. According to government officials, Poland has agreed to resume the transit of Ukrainian grains through its territory beginning Friday. “We will start the passage through Poland of those goods th...

The Prime Minister announces projects with the World Bank worth $1.5B.

The Prime Minister announces projects with the World Bank worth $1.5B. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to activate joint thematic programs to reconstruct the country. In particular, the program will contribute $500M in th...

Egypt has decided to arm Ukraine instead of the Russian Federation.

Egypt has decided to arm Ukraine instead of the Russian Federation. As WP writes, Egypt has long-standing diplomatic and military relations with Russia, but for decades it has been the main ally of the US in the Middle East and receives more than $1B in military aid a...

Tuesday, April 18

Japan will provide $470M for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Japan will provide $470M for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The money will be provided by the Japanese government agency, JICA, in the form of a grant under the Emergency Recovery Program aimed at critical infrastructure. Funds will be allocated to support the...

France, Germany, and the UK will provide Ukraine with more than $5B in additional support.

France, Germany, and the UK will provide Ukraine with more than $5B in additional support. After the meeting in Washington, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced the allocation of additional funds for Ukraine to assist as it continues to struggle during the Russian Federation’s ...

Friday, April 14

The EU keeps looking for legal avenues to confiscate frozen Russian assets.

The EU keeps looking for legal avenues to confiscate frozen Russian assets. A special working group should find out more precisely where Russian state assets are located and their total value. About $300B of assets from the Russian central bank are frozen in the G7 countries....

The US Treasury has called on the West to continue providing substantial aid to Ukraine and promises to provide new grants by September.

The US Treasury has called on the West to continue providing substantial aid to Ukraine and promises to provide new grants by September. The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen voiced the this position during her speech at the beginning of the ministerial meeting regarding Ukraine at the IMF spring meetings. According to Yellen, the Ukr...

The EU approves the allocation of €1B for ammunition for Ukraine.

The EU approves the allocation of €1B for ammunition for Ukraine. On April 13, the EU Council approved the allocation of €1B as part of the European Peace Fund (EPF) to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is noted that this will allow the EU to reimburse member ...

Brazil refuses to sell arms to Ukraine, hoping for peace talks.

Brazil refuses to sell arms to Ukraine, hoping for peace talks. Ukraine wants to buy weapons from Brazil, but the Latin American country’s authorities refuse to sell and insist on peace negotiations. As the NYT writes, Brazil refused to transfer unused anti-...

Dozens of enterprises and 30 gas wells belonging to a pro-Russian oligarch worth UAH 3.5B have been seized in Ukraine.

Dozens of enterprises and 30 gas wells belonging to a pro-Russian oligarch worth UAH 3.5B have been seized in Ukraine. A court has taken the property of the pro-Russian oligarch and former MP Vadym Novinskyi, who is suspected of abetting Russia. These are assets worth more than UAH 3.5B. The list of seized assets incl...

Thursday, April 13

The US is confident that the funds from Ukraine’s allies will be enough until the end of the year.

The US is confident that the funds from Ukraine’s allies will be enough until the end of the year. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed this opinion in an address to the participants at the IMF and the World Bank spring meetings in Washington. According to IMF representative Gavin Gray, if ...

Ukraine and Canada have prolonged their Free Trade Agreement, including digital elements.

Ukraine and Canada have prolonged their Free Trade Agreement, including digital elements. During a working visit to Canada, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau approved the renewal of the Free Trade Agreement between the countries. Ukrainian ...

The President’s office has announced a plan for the receipt of $100B in seized Russian Federation assets.

The President’s office has announced a plan for the receipt of $100B in seized Russian Federation assets. Ukrainian authorities seek to receive about $100B over five to seven years from the sale of Russian sovereign assets seized worldwide, said chief consultant Oleg Havrysh. Recent estimates of Ukraine&#...

Wednesday, April 12

The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act has not been used in Ukraine for various reasons.

The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act has not been used in Ukraine for various reasons. Almost a year ago, US President Joe Biden signed legislation providing material provision for Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion. However, Washington has not yet used Lend-Lease to prevent the U...

The Ukrainian government will nationalize Sense Bank.

The Ukrainian government will nationalize Sense Bank. In the first reading, the Ukrainian Parliament voted in favor of a draft law to allow the National Bank to start the nationalization of Sense Bank (formerly Alfa-Bank), announced the first deputy chai...

The Ukrainian government is preparing to reboot customs.

The Ukrainian government is preparing to reboot customs. On April 11, the Ukrainian Parliament introduced amendments to the customs code. The document envisages a transparent competition for the head of the State Customs Service with the involvement of inte...

Bulgaria complains to the European Commission about Ukrainian grain.

Bulgaria complains to the European Commission about Ukrainian grain. The country demands additional protection for its agricultural producers and reminds the EC about the €16.75M provided in the EC’s crisis reserve. The state’s position was voiced by the Minister of Ag...

Tuesday, April 11

The Ukrainian Parliament has appealed to the NATO member states to support Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance.

The Ukrainian Parliament has appealed to the NATO member states to support Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance. Ukrainian Parliament Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and head parliament members appealed to NATO member states and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly regarding Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance. The...

At the request of the IMF, the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine will be rebooted.

At the request of the IMF, the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine will be rebooted. According to the head of the parliamentary finance committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, people are not satisfied with the work of the BES not only in Ukraine but also abroad. Ukraine undertook to reorganize ...

Thursday, April 6

In Warsaw, Zelenskyy and Duda have agreed on a new defense aid package.

In Warsaw, Zelenskyy and Duda have agreed on a new defense aid package. During the negotiations, the parties discussed strengthening the Ukrainian army, agreeing on the provision of a new, powerful defense package, returning Ukrainian children that have been illegally dep...

NATO will work on a strategic multi-year program for Ukraine.

NATO will work on a strategic multi-year program for Ukraine. Most importantly, it will help the country on its way to membership in the organization, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the Alliance’s m...

Ukraine became the second largest recipient of German weapons with €500M in the first quarter of 2023.

Ukraine became the second largest recipient of German weapons with €500M in the first quarter of 2023. According to Euractiv, Germany approved €2.4B in total arms exports in the first quarter of 2023. First place was taken by Hungary, which received military goods worth € 760M, and in second place was ...

Brussels plans to discuss the 11th package of sanctions against Russia.

Brussels plans to discuss the 11th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU has planned the terms of discussion for the next package of Russian sanctions in connection with the aggression against Ukraine. According to three European diplomats, Brussels is planning a ne...

Ukraine and Germany will deepen their cooperation for the green recovery of the Ukrainian energy industry.

Ukraine and Germany will deepen their cooperation for the green recovery of the Ukrainian energy industry. In particular, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko and Vice Chancellor of Germany Robert Habek signed a joint statement to expand the German-Ukrainian energy partnership, emphasizing the...

Wednesday, April 5

Joe Biden’s administration has announced an additional $2.6B military aid package for Ukraine.

Joe Biden’s administration has announced an additional $2.6B military aid package for Ukraine. The package includes $500M in drawdown equipment, such as ammunition for HIMARS and additional munitions for the Patriot missile system, artillery and mortar rounds, heavy fuel tankers, and tactical r...

Stoltenberg calls on NATO countries to provide Ukraine with €500M in comprehensive support annually.

Stoltenberg calls on NATO countries to provide Ukraine with €500M in comprehensive support annually. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg insists that the members of the Alliance increase contributions to the fund for the comprehensive package of assistance to Ukraine. This package includes short-term ...

German companies have received investment guarantees in Ukraine: Bayer will invest €60M, and Fixit will double its production.

German companies have received investment guarantees in Ukraine: Bayer will invest €60M, and Fixit will double its production. The German government has decided to provide guarantees to companies that will invest in Ukraine during the war, said German Economy Minister Robert Habek. Investment guarantees will be applied in the...

Tuesday, April 4

NATO is preparing a multi-year support program for Ukraine.

NATO is preparing a multi-year support program for Ukraine. During an official meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Commission in Brussels on April 4, the ministers of foreign affairs of the North Atlantic Alliance will discuss a potential multi-year support program fo...

Zelenskyy’s office believes the economy will recover two years after the war’s end.

Zelenskyy’s office believes the economy will recover two years after the war’s end. A return to pre-war levels is anticipated, noted presidential adviser on economic issues, Oleg Ustenko. According to him, Ukraine’s direct losses from Russian aggression are estimated at $750B and ov...

The Vice Chancellor of Germany came to Ukraine to discuss Ukraine’s recovery.

The Vice Chancellor of Germany came to Ukraine to discuss Ukraine’s recovery. German Vice Chancellor Robert Habek arrived in Kyiv on April 3 with a delegation of German business representatives, Tagesschau reports. The German delegation arrived to discuss Ukraine’s restoration ...

Thursday, March 30

The Pentagon believes in significant progress toward a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

The Pentagon believes in significant progress toward a Ukrainian counteroffensive. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin believes that in the spring Ukraine will have a good opportunity to succeed with a new counteroffensive, taking advantage of the Russian army’s exhaustion and new mil...

Wednesday, March 29

Antony Blinken supports Ukraine’s peace proposal.

Antony Blinken supports Ukraine’s peace proposal. The US supports Ukraine’s peace framework, which demands the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, and opposes alternate proposals that would advantage Moscow, Secretary of State ...

Germany launches the National Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.

Germany launches the National Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. On March 27 during an event dedicated to the platform’s opening Germany discussed its potential contribution to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. It considered options for possible cooperation ...

Germany wants to increase spending on military aid to Ukraine fivefold.

Germany wants to increase spending on military aid to Ukraine fivefold. The plan for the coming years foresees an increase in aid from €3B to more than €15B, writes Spiegel. The Bundestag budget committee must approve the funds allocation. As the publication writes, its m...

Tuesday, March 28

Europe believes in a non-military path to Ukraine’s victory through prospects for EU membership.

Europe believes in a non-military path to Ukraine’s victory through prospects for EU membership. The President of Serbia, Aleksandr Vucic, believes it will be almost impossible for Ukraine to defeat Russia in a military capacity. Therefore, he thinks Ukraine’s optimal path is through gaining mome...

Poland will increase the ammunition production for the Armed Forces, and the EU demands immediate transfer to Ukraine.

Poland will increase the ammunition production for the Armed Forces, and the EU demands immediate transfer to Ukraine. Polish state and private enterprises of the military-industrial complex will increase the production of ammunition, which will go to both the Polish army and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Prime Ministe...

Monday, March 27

The Ukrainian government has fulfilled 72% of its obligations under the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement.

The Ukrainian government has fulfilled 72% of its obligations under the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. The government presented a report on its implementation of the Association Agreement for 2022, stating that Ukraine has fulfilled 72% of its obligations under the agreement with the EU. The overall pr...

The EU removed Ukraine from its blacklist of countries that are not fighting corruption.

The EU removed Ukraine from its blacklist of countries that are not fighting corruption. The Group of States of the Council of Europe Against Corruption (GRECO) recognized Ukraine’s progress in preventing corruption among deputies, judges, and prosecutors. The corresponding report a...

The EU will use frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine.

The EU will use frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine. The EU is studying its legal options for the use of frozen Russian currency reserves, including their investment to obtain profits that will be directed to Ukraine’s restoration, writes Politico. Unde...

The EU supports the creation of an international mechanism for registering losses in Ukraine, limiting Russian oil prices, and strengthening sanctions.

The EU supports the creation of an international mechanism for registering losses in Ukraine, limiting Russian oil prices, and strengthening sanctions. According to the EU summit results, the European Council has supported the creation of an international mechanism that will document the damage caused by Russia during the war in Ukraine. The EU also ...

The Government of Ukraine approved a memorandum with the IMF and its G7 creditors – loan guarantees and postponement of debt payments until 2027.

The Government of Ukraine approved a memorandum with the IMF and its G7 creditors – loan guarantees and postponement of debt payments until 2027. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the government’s and the National Bank’s draft letter of intent to the IMF and the draft Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policy. Minister ...

Friday, March 24

NATO says Ukraine already has enough weapons for a counteroffensive, but analysts disagree.

NATO says Ukraine already has enough weapons for a counteroffensive, but analysts disagree. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a corresponding statement, stressing the continuing need for tanks, combat vehicles, and fighter-bomber jets. However, as Newsweek writes, the success of t...

Military aid to Ukraine is the main agenda for the EU summit on March 23-24.

Military aid to Ukraine is the main agenda for the EU summit on March 23-24. Heads of EU governments will gather for a two-day summit of the European Union in Brussels. The Chairman of the European Council, Charles Michel, said in the invitation letter that the meeting will be...

The Czech Republic has given all its available weapons to Ukraine and predicts a decrease in support next year.

The Czech Republic has given all its available weapons to Ukraine and predicts a decrease in support next year. According to Czech President Petr Pavel, Prague has only a few options left for further military support for Kyiv. He claims that the Czech Republic has already sent all the weapons it could to Ukrain...

“Poland’s aid to Ukraine has reached more than $7B this year,”

“Poland’s aid to Ukraine has reached more than $7B this year,” said the Minister of Finance of Poland, Magdalena Zhechkovska. She specified that these funds make up about 1% of the country’s GDP, or almost 30 billion zloty. These funds came from the state b...

Ukraine has officially requested F/A-18 fighter jets from Finland.

Ukraine has officially requested F/A-18 fighter jets from Finland. Tripartite negotiations between Finland, Ukraine, and the US are taking place regarding the transfer of combat aircraft. However, achieving this objective requires US approval because the F/A-18 Horne...

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