MilitaryAidforUkraine

Tuesday, October 1

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid.

Dwindling funds from Ukraine’s partners endangers continued military aid. Military supplies for Ukraine for next year are in jeopardy due to some allies’ financial difficulties, and other countries are unwilling to increase their aid contributions. Ukraine is trying t...

Monday, September 30

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year.

The US allocates almost $8B, and Germany will spend an additional €400M in aid to Ukraine this year. The White House announced a Ukrainian military aid package worth $7.9B, including additional Patriot batteries, air defense equipment, UAVs, long-range missiles, air-to-ground munitions, and money to ...

Monday, September 23

Ukraine’s allies are strengthening their civil and military support: Ukraine will receive $375M from the US and $550M in Abrams tanks from Australia.

Ukraine’s allies are strengthening their civil and military support: Ukraine will receive $375M from the US and $550M in Abrams tanks from Australia. The US is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $375M, which may be announced early this week. The package will include HIMARS ammunition and artillery shells. Ukraine may also receive AG...

Friday, September 20

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year.

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year. The German government announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which included 22 Leopard tanks, 22 MRAP armored cars, five Bandvagn tracked all-terrain vehicles and one Warthog, three Gepard anti-airc...

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional.

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional. The primary and short-term tasks for Ukraine’s partners are to help restore its energy generation capacity before winter and repel the Russian offensive around Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Th...

Thursday, September 19

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year.

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that negotiations to increase the current Ukrainian aid budget for this year, which currently stands at €7.5B, are “very promising” and are lik...

Tuesday, September 17

Latvia will supply Ukraine with armored vehicles purchased from Britain, while the Netherlands reneges on the promised Patriot system.

Latvia will supply Ukraine with armored vehicles purchased from Britain, while the Netherlands reneges on the promised Patriot system. Latvia will hand over CVR (T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles purchased from Britain to Ukraine and Lithuania will send M113 armored vehicles, as well as SUVs and spare parts for them. ...

Monday, September 16

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets.

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets. The Polish government has offered Ukraine an intergovernmental loan of more than €100M for the purchase and repair of Polish equipment used by the Ukrainian military at Polish defense plants, the head...

Ukraine will use interest from Russian assets to strengthen its defense capabilities. The EC proposes freezing the Russian central bank’s assets for five years in exchange for a $50B loan.

Ukraine will use interest from Russian assets to strengthen its defense capabilities. The EC proposes freezing the Russian central bank’s assets for five years in exchange for a $50B loan. “The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine plans to use these funds to purchase the necessary resources and means of protection that will help strengthen national security”, said Deputy Defense M...

Tuesday, September 10

Sweden allocates a new military aid package to Ukraine worth €113M that emphasizes production.

Sweden allocates a new military aid package to Ukraine worth €113M that emphasizes production. The Swedish government is entering a new stage of military support for Ukraine with greater attention paid to production, rather than donations. The new package includes the provision of arms, direct ...

Friday, July 26

Tanks, ammunition, missiles, and air defense: Ukraine’s allies continue to provide support.

Tanks, ammunition, missiles, and air defense: Ukraine’s allies continue to provide support. The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands noted that they are preparing with Denmark to send 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, which were repaired by the German company Rheinmetall, to Ukraine by the end of the ...

Monday, July 22

The UK will provide credit support for the Ukrainian military industry worth £2B.

The UK will provide credit support for the Ukrainian military industry worth £2B. The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed an intergovernmental agreement on official credit support for developing Ukrainian defense capabilities. The agreement will allow the start of Ukrainian-UK p...

The German government has confirmed that it has earmarked half the amount for military aid to Ukraine in the 2025 budget, counting on income from the Russian assets.

The German government has confirmed that it has earmarked half the amount for military aid to Ukraine in the 2025 budget, counting on income from the Russian assets. In its draft budget for 2025, Germany will provide €4B for military aid to Ukraine, calculating that Kyiv’s needs for military support will be covered mainly by interest from the frozen assets o...

Friday, July 19

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use.

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use. Ukraine’s allies plan to provide Kyiv with nearly 500,000 artillery shells by the end of the year through the Czech artillery initiative. Other munitions are available and could be supplied to U...

Thursday, July 18

The UK’s new government announces its ongoing support for Ukraine, and Germany approves a 2025 draft budget with less aid for Ukraine.

The UK’s new government announces its ongoing support for Ukraine, and Germany approves a 2025 draft budget with less aid for Ukraine. The King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, delivered a speech about the new Labour Party government’s program, which also mentioned Ukraine. Charles III emphasized London’s “unshak...

Monday, July 15

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid.

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid. US President Joe Biden announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, which is the eighth since the signing of the supplemental appropriations act in support of Ukraine, Israel, and other...

Thursday, July 11

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars.

Italy, Portugal, and New Zealand have announced new defense package support amounting to several billion dollars. Italy plans to allocate $1.7B for military aid to Ukraine next year. This is Italy’s share in the total sum of $40B in assistance to Ukraine that is currently being discussed by NATO. The US wil...

Wednesday, July 10

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

The German Ministry of Defense is asking the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional €4B for the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The head of the German Ministry of Defense, Boris Pistorius, is convinced that an additional €4B should be allocated from the budget to support Ukraine this year. About €7B has been allocated this yea...

Tuesday, July 9

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a hundred high-precision Brimstone missiles and the Netherlands contributes an additional Patriot system. The new UK Defense Secretary, John Healey, promised to support Ukraine in the Russian war during his visit to Odesa. After meeting with President Zelenskyy, Healey announced a new military aid package...

Wednesday, July 3

The ISW: Putin’s plans to defeat Ukraine; and Kyiv needs more weapons to avoid prolonging the war.

The ISW: Putin’s plans to defeat Ukraine; and Kyiv needs more weapons to avoid prolonging the war. Russia’s ability to advance indefinitely in Ukraine will encourage Putin to prolong the war, ISW analysts say. Putin believes that the longer the war lasts, the more likely he is to achieve his ...

Tuesday, June 25

Germany helped improve logistics at the Ukrainian border, while the Czech Republic warned about the low quality of the shells that had been purchased.

Germany helped improve logistics at the Ukrainian border, while the Czech Republic warned about the low quality of the shells that had been purchased. Germany handed over 41 Mercedes Arocs trucks to the State Border Service of Ukraine to improve border patrol logistics and combat effectiveness at the front. At the same time, the Minister of Defense ...

Wednesday, June 19

Italy will give Ukraine long-range Storm Shadow missiles, and Germany will send the Frankenstein air defense system.

Italy will give Ukraine long-range Storm Shadow missiles, and Germany will send the Frankenstein air defense system. Italy will transfer long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine as part of its ninth aid package, which Defense Minister Guido Crosetto will present to the parliament by the end of this month. The exa...

Monday, June 17

Historic moment: what did Ukraine and the US agree on within the 10-year security agreement?

Historic moment: what did Ukraine and the US agree on within the 10-year security agreement? Kyiv and Washington signed a bilateral security agreement in which the US undertakes long-term commitments aimed at supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win the war and deter possible military aggres...

Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Japan, and 10 similar agreements are being prepared.

Ukraine has signed a security agreement with Japan, and 10 similar agreements are being prepared. Ukraine and Japan signed a bilateral security agreement, under which Japan will provide Ukraine with $4.5B in 2024 and will continue to help throughout the ten-year term of the agreement. The document...

Friday, June 14

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies.

The first F-16s will arrive this summer, together with more ammunition and armored vehicles from our allies. The head of the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, said that Ukraine will receive the first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies this summer. Moreover, Ukraine will have the...

Monday, June 3

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia.

Germany will provide a new €500M aid package, a Patriot air defense system, and allow Ukraine to use its weapons to strike military facilities in Russia. During his trip to Odesa at the end of last week, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new €500M military aid package for Ukraine. The aid includes a large number of missiles for Iris-T...

Thursday, May 30

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory.

A British economist and expert on Ukraine is convinced that the West still does not finance and arm our country sufficiently for a real victory. In his blog, Timothy Ash drew attention to the numbers: the West spent $100B a year for the past two years to support Ukraine in its fight. However, Russia is increasing its defense spending to $140B ...

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change?

Sweden has provided Ukraine with a record $1.26B military aid package with radar reconnaissance aircraft: What does it change? The Ministry of Defense of Sweden, in addition to supplying the ASC 890 aircraft, has provided its entire stock of Pansarbandvagn 302 (PBV 302) armored personnel carriers. The package also includes, R...

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells.

Portugal will provide Ukraine with €126M in aid under a new security agreement, and the EU will deliver 500,000 artillery shells. On May 28, Ukraine signed a security agreement with Portugal, which includes the provision of €126M in military aid by the end of the year and support in defense sector reforms, demining, and reconstr...

Wednesday, May 29

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine.

The EU can use another €7B to arm Ukraine. The EU can mobilize another €6.7-6.9B to purchase weapons for Ukraine through the European Peace Fund (EPF), though more work remains to be done before these funds can be used, said the High Represent...

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement.

The EU has identified aid to Ukraine as a key security priority: The bloc will supply weapons and sign a security agreement. The EU Council approved five main EU security and defense priorities in the context of a combination of challenges, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and increasing tensions in the Middle Eas...

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative.

The NATO allies ask Stoltenberg to detail the €100B Ukrainian aid initiative. NATO countries are demanding Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg provide more details about his proposed €100B aid fund for Ukraine. The Secretary General’s idea is part of a plan if Donald Trump...

Tuesday, May 28

Zelenskyy signs a €1B military aid deal in Spain, a €1.1M arms package, and a security agreement.

Zelenskyy signs a €1B military aid deal in Spain, a €1.1M arms package, and a security agreement. During a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, an agreement was concluded that will supply military equipment, ranging from Patriot missiles to ...

Monday, May 27

Germany sends Leopard tanks and an IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine, and the US officially announces the next military aid package.

Germany sends Leopard tanks and an IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine, and the US officially announces the next military aid package. Germany handed over a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, which includes artillery shells, Leopard 1 AP tanks, machine guns, drones, rifles, and ammunition. Ukraine received: 10 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, ...

Thursday, May 23

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7B in military support over three years.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7B in military support over three years. The government of Sweden has reached an agreement with the pro-government party, Sweden Democrats on a program that will provide a total of SEK 75B ($7.01B) in additional military support to Ukraine o...

Tuesday, May 21

During the Ramstein meeting, Lloyd Austin announced the crucial months for Ukraine and announced more aid.

During the Ramstein meeting, Lloyd Austin announced the crucial months for Ukraine and announced more aid. The coming months and weeks will be decisive in determining the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to the head of the US Pentagon, Lloyd Austin. At the opening of the 22nd Ukraine...

Monday, May 20

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B.

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said that Ukraine will receive 100 missiles from Britain for air defense in May. “Warm words are not enough. Every state that values its freedom should in...

Friday, May 17

Denmark provides Ukraine with €750M in military aid for air defense, artillery, investments in military defense, and the transfer of F16s.

Denmark provides Ukraine with €750M in military aid for air defense, artillery, investments in military defense, and the transfer of F16s. The Danish government provided Ukraine with a DKK 5.6B (€750M) military aid package, with half of this amount used to strengthen Ukrainian air defense. This support from Denmark also includes maintena...

Thursday, May 16

The US is considering the transfer of another Patriot system, France is providing additional missiles for SAMP/T, and Latvia has allocated €10M for ammunition.

The US is considering the transfer of another Patriot system, France is providing additional missiles for SAMP/T, and Latvia has allocated €10M for ammunition. The Biden administration plans to send an additional Patriot battery and radars to Ukraine. France has also prepared a new batch of Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles to be sent to Ukraine. The addition...

Monday, May 13

Canada will strengthen Ukrainian air defense and localize the production of armored vehicles, and Germany will buy three HIMARS for Ukraine.

Canada will strengthen Ukrainian air defense and localize the production of armored vehicles, and Germany will buy three HIMARS for Ukraine. Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair has confirmed the allocation of CAD76M ($55.7M) to a German-led initiative to supply air defense systems to Ukraine rapidly. At the same time, the US State Departm...

Thursday, May 9

Lithuania is ready to send its troops to Ukraine for training, and Latvia has handed over communication equipment.

Lithuania is ready to send its troops to Ukraine for training, and Latvia has handed over communication equipment. According to the Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonyte, her country is ready to send its troops to Ukraine to conduct exercises, but Kyiv has not sent a request. According to Šimonyte, she has...

Wednesday, May 8

The EU industrial base must switch to a military economy regime to continue supporting Ukraine.

The EU industrial base must switch to a military economy regime to continue supporting Ukraine. As European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton stated at the EU-Ukraine Defense Industry Forum: “When we started the development of a new European defense industrial strategy, Josep...

Thursday, May 2

Norway allocates an additional $600M in military aid to Ukraine, and F-16s will arrive after Easter.

Norway allocates an additional $600M in military aid to Ukraine, and F-16s will arrive after Easter. Norway will allocate an additional NOK 7B (over $600M) to support Ukraine in 2024. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that NOK 6B would go primarily to air defense assets and NOK 1B to other su...

Tuesday, April 30

Stoltenberg announces the creation of a €100B fund for Ukraine’s financial support and dispels Ukraine’s expectations regarding NATO membership.

Stoltenberg announces the creation of a €100B fund for Ukraine’s financial support and dispels Ukraine’s expectations regarding NATO membership. During his visit to Kyiv, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg initiated the creation of a special €100B fund for the support of Ukraine’s military over five years, said President Volodymyr Zelensk...

Monday, April 29

Results of Ramstein: Ukraine’s allies will repair Leopard tanks, invest in the production of drones in Ukraine, and provide more ammunition.

Results of Ramstein: Ukraine’s allies will repair Leopard tanks, invest in the production of drones in Ukraine, and provide more ammunition. After the meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine on April 26, Denmark announced an increase in support of more than $631.2M in 2024. In turn, Norway allocated $13.7M on Ukraine’s behal...

Wednesday, April 24

Europe persuades Greece to hand over Patriot systems to Ukraine, and Poland promises support with other types of weapons.

Europe persuades Greece to hand over Patriot systems to Ukraine, and Poland promises support with other types of weapons. Sources in the Greek government said that, after pressure from European leaders, Greece apparently agreed to give Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine for monetary compensation and under US “g...

Tuesday, April 23

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

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June.

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, having received additional assistance, will probably be able to improve their operational situation by June, ISW analysts believe. It is noted that Ukrainian forces will m...

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells.

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells. German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems will open a second drone production facility in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year, including the production of spare parts. The manufacturer ...

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