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Wednesday, October 18

Even after victory, Ukraine will need international aid to survive.

Even after victory, Ukraine will need international aid to survive. As Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko said, two fundamental ways to reduce this dependence in Ukraine are increasing economic output and winning the war. “But increasing the domestic market vo...

Tuesday, October 17

The US assures Ukraine of its continued support under any conditions, and most Ukrainians are convinced of this aid’s independence from reform demands.

The US assures Ukraine of its continued support under any conditions, and most Ukrainians are convinced of this aid’s independence from reform demands. Supporting Ukraine remains a priority for the US and Europe and this shared commitment is critical to supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression, stated US Treasury Secretary Janet Ye...

Monday, October 16

The Netherlands will help Ukraine guarantee the security of the Black Sea export corridor and to survive the winter.

The Netherlands will help Ukraine guarantee the security of the Black Sea export corridor and to survive the winter. In particular, the Netherlands will help Ukraine to acquire patrol ships to ensure the security of the grain corridor. In addition, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new decision by the Netherlands to s...

Friday, October 13

The risks of diminishing support for Ukraine and the threat of a world war are increasing.

The risks of diminishing support for Ukraine and the threat of a world war are increasing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees the risks of decreased support against the background of the war in Israel and leadership changes in several European countries. However, he considers these as risks...

The EU will provide Ukraine with €4.5B by the end of the year, while Ukraine hopes for another $2.3B from the US.

The EU will provide Ukraine with €4.5B by the end of the year, while Ukraine hopes for another $2.3B from the US. The EU has become Ukraine’s largest donor in 2023, with €13.5B already allocated as part of a macro-financial aid instrument, and expects to provide additional funding for the Ukrainian budget b...

Donors will provide Ukraine €0.5B for demining, and Ukraine will offer partners sectors for demining.

Donors will provide Ukraine €0.5B for demining, and Ukraine will offer partners sectors for demining. In particular, Switzerland will allocate more than €100M over the next four years, the Ministry of Economy reported. In addition, the Government of Switzerland plans to hold the Second International D...

Thursday, October 12

The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid.

The 16th Ramstein brought more Western support and military aid. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $200M package of military aid for Ukraine. It includes ammunition for air defense systems, artillery, missiles, aviation ammunition, anti-tank weapons...

US support for Israel will not affect aid to Ukraine.

US support for Israel will not affect aid to Ukraine. The US President’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said that the United States can support Ukraine in Europe, its allies in the Indo-Pacific region, and Israel in their hour of need. A...

Belgium will create a €1.7B fund from revenues obtained through frozen Russian assets.

Belgium will create a €1.7B fund from revenues obtained through frozen Russian assets. As reported by the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, the proceeds from taxes on income from frozen Russian assets will be credited to the fund. “Here in Belgium, we have taxation on ...

Wednesday, October 11

The US plans to approve an annual aid package for Ukraine worth $50-100B.

The US plans to approve an annual aid package for Ukraine worth $50-100B. As the WSJ writes, lawmakers have proposed supporting Kyiv until next year’s presidential elections. Both Democrats and Republicans believe it would be more appropriate to pass one large package...

Zelenskyy receives new military support during his trip to Romania.

Zelenskyy receives new military support during his trip to Romania. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised “good news” regarding artillery and air defense after a meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. At a joint press conference, Zelenskyy noted ...

Tuesday, October 10

The war in the Middle East increasingly affects the interests of Ukraine.

The war in the Middle East increasingly affects the interests of Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence reported that Russia provided the Hamas terrorist group weapons captured in Ukraine, manufactured by the US and EU. The Kremlin plans to spread misinformation about the alleged ...

Monday, October 9

The US is discussing a $100B aid package, its largest, and will work to convince the IMF and the World Bank to maintain financial support for Ukraine.

The US is discussing a $100B aid package, its largest, and will work to convince the IMF and the World Bank to maintain financial support for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve $100B for the largest package of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which should be enough for about two years. According to The Telegrap...

Ukraine receiving $115B in aid from its partners depends on an IMF program.

Ukraine receiving $115B in aid from its partners depends on an IMF program. According to the head of the NBU, Andriy Pyshnyi, implementing the IMF program will provide financial assistance of $15.6B and be critical for obtaining $115B in financing from partners over the next ...

The small economies of Europe provide the largest share of their GDP to Ukraine.

The small economies of Europe provide the largest share of their GDP to Ukraine. CNN analyzed the international aid that countries have supplied to Ukraine and found that Norway and the Baltic states have allocated the largest share of their gross domestic product. As the analysis...

Friday, October 6

Slovakia stops military aid to Ukraine, and Germany delays supply of the Taurus, but Ukraine’s other partners plan further support.

Slovakia stops military aid to Ukraine, and Germany delays supply of the Taurus, but Ukraine’s other partners plan further support. The President of Slovakia, Zuzana Caputova, opposed the provision of military aid to Ukraine because of the victory in the parliamentary elections of the populist party Smer-SD, which rejected support...

Thursday, October 5

Aid from Ukraine’s partners has entered a zone of uncertainty.

Aid from Ukraine’s partners has entered a zone of uncertainty. Hungary proposed to divide the €50B EU aid package to Ukraine over four years. Last week, Hungary told the members of the Euro bloc that €25B will be enough for Ukraine at this time. Now, in the middl...

Wednesday, October 4

The Pentagon can only finance Ukraine for half a year: there is $5.2B left, and the money will run out.

The Pentagon can only finance Ukraine for half a year: there is $5.2B left, and the money will run out. The WSJ writes that the Pentagon’s coffers have $5.2B left to provide military aid for Ukraine. If the current speed of support is maintained, this will be enough for about half a year. “T...

Brussels will unfreeze €13B for Hungary to help Ukraine.

Brussels will unfreeze €13B for Hungary to help Ukraine. The European Commission is preparing to release about €13B in EU funds by the end of November. This step will ensure Budapest’s support in increasing the bloc’s budget and providing signif...

Monday, October 2

Ukraine has signed 20 agreements with French arms manufacturers, and the Czech Republic will allow Ukraine to produce small arms.

Ukraine has signed 20 agreements with French arms manufacturers, and the Czech Republic will allow Ukraine to produce small arms. Ukrainian manufacturers have signed contracts, letters of intent, or memorandums of understanding with French industrialists specializing in producing armored vehicles, artillery, drones, and demining...

The US votes to allocate $300M to support Ukraine.

The US votes to allocate $300M to support Ukraine. Politico writes that these funds were removed from the US defense budget draft, and their approval was voted on separately. However, Democrats fear that the allocation of aid to Ukraine in a separate ...

Friday, September 29

The new defense secretary of Great Britain arrived in Kyiv to clarify Ukraine’s need for a means of victory.

The new defense secretary of Great Britain arrived in Kyiv to clarify Ukraine’s need for a means of victory. “I returned to Kyiv this week to ask President Zelenskyy what he needs to win. As Ukraine reclaims its territory, UK support remains steadfast. We will work tirelessly to bring our partners toge...

The EBRD plans to increase support for Ukrainian businesses next year.

The EBRD plans to increase support for Ukrainian businesses next year. As the Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yulia Svyridenko, reported after the meeting with the President of the EBRD, Odile Renaud-Basso, the bank is ready to participate in financing the demining of ag...

Monday, September 25

Washington demands an explanation from Warsaw regarding the suspension of military support to Ukraine.

Washington demands an explanation from Warsaw regarding the suspension of military support to Ukraine. According to Bloomberg, recent disagreements among the allies did not lead to a rupture of the unity between members of the coalition that supports Ukraine, but Washington is waiting for a clear state...

Ukraine has received $31B in international aid this year and hopes to receive more help.

Ukraine has received $31B in international aid this year and hopes to receive more help. As Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Uliutin stated at the regional economic forum, with these funds Ukraine can finance basic needs, especially non-military, and in particular, the remuneration of civ...

Thursday, September 21

US President Joseph Biden has called on world leaders to support Ukraine and prevent hasty negotiations with the aggressor.

US President Joseph Biden has called on world leaders to support Ukraine and prevent hasty negotiations with the aggressor. Biden said that a firm stance against Russia’s aim to seize a large swath of land will deter future incursions into independent countries. The US leader warned that Russia is betting that the wo...

Wednesday, September 20

The EBRD plans to invest about €1.5B a year in Ukraine over the next two years.

The EBRD plans to invest about €1.5B a year in Ukraine over the next two years. According to the Bank President, Odile Renaud-Basso, the amount has not been finally determined, so that it may increase. “It depends on the scenarios, but I would expect at least the same level...

Tuesday, September 19

Which international partners will help Ukraine in 2024?

Which international partners will help Ukraine in 2024? According to the draft budget for next year, Ukraine will receive: $9B in macro-financial assistance from the EU, an IMF loan under the EFF program that will amount to $5.4B, a $2B loan from the Inter...

Wednesday, September 13

The framework of the Ukraine Facility will allow for attracting other donors.

The framework of the Ukraine Facility will allow for attracting other donors. Developments within the framework of the Ukraine Facility program will become the foundation for further negotiations with a broader range of partner countries and financial organizations. The program...

Tuesday, September 12

Most Europeans support further financial aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

Most Europeans support further financial aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. In particular, these positions are supported by 65% and 71% of respondents, respectively. Another 57% believe that the EU should support the purchase and supply of military equipment for Ukraine and t...

Friday, September 8

Billion-dollar US aid package for Ukraine includes $5.4M from Russian oligarchs, and the EU is preparing to transfer €3B to Ukraine from frozen Russian reserves.

Billion-dollar US aid package for Ukraine includes $5.4M from Russian oligarchs, and the EU is preparing to transfer €3B to Ukraine from frozen Russian reserves. For the first time since the beginning of the war, the US will transfer Ukraine assets confiscated from sanctioned Russian oligarchs, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The assets total around...

Wednesday, September 6

The war in Ukraine has provoked “budget battles” in the EU.

The war in Ukraine has provoked “budget battles” in the EU. The financing of Ukraine accounts for half of the almost €100B that the European Commission is asking to allocate in order to strengthen the EU budget for 2021-2027. The other half will be divided amo...

Thursday, August 31

The European Parliament discusses the provision of €50B to Ukraine by 2027.

The European Parliament discusses the provision of €50B to Ukraine by 2027. According to the Representative of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Michael Gahler, the new document envisages the combination of Ukraine’s reconstruction process and accession to the EU. Accor...

Wednesday, August 30

Budget disputes in the EU threaten further aid to Ukraine.

Budget disputes in the EU threaten further aid to Ukraine. EU funding to support Ukraine is being held back by disagreements between member states, while concerns about strained national budgets and rising spending in Brussels threaten the flow of financial a...

The G7 does not have a consensus on obligations for Ukraine security guarantees.

The G7 does not have a consensus on obligations for Ukraine security guarantees. The WSJ writes that there is no consensus among the G7 countries on how detailed the obligations under security guarantees for Ukraine should be, citing European officials. The G7 has yet to discuss w...

The EU will accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine, fearing a possible Trump victory in the election.

The EU will accelerate the supply of weapons to Ukraine, fearing a possible Trump victory in the election. The EU is worried about the possibility of Trump’s return to the White House and is preparing for such a scenario, seeking to provide for uninterrupted arms supplies to Ukraine. The EU seeks to ...

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...

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...

Tuesday, August 1

In July, the Ministry of Finance collected $5.3B in revenue.

In July, the Ministry of Finance collected $5.3B in revenue. Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Finance has gathered more than $28B for the budget, and in July alone, $5.3B. Grant funds compose about 25% of the total financial assistance. Among th...

Thursday, July 13

The EU is preparing a long-term security support plan for Ukraine.

The EU is preparing a long-term security support plan for Ukraine. The European External Affairs Service has developed a draft plan that recommends that the EU undertake a full package of obligations regarding the security of Ukraine for many years. According to Poli...

Wednesday, July 5

Ukraine’s counteroffensive progress has been slower for multiple reasons.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive progress has been slower for multiple reasons. The minefields in southern Ukraine are so dense the troops trying to liberate the area can only advance “tree by tree,” one soldier involved in Kyiv’s counteroffensive reported CNN. He said he’s never...

Thursday, June 22

Australia directed only 0.5% of surplus profits from the war to help Ukraine.

Australia directed only 0.5% of surplus profits from the war to help Ukraine. Among the G20 countries, Australia is a minor donor to Ukraine, even though it is the leading indirect economic beneficiary of the war. According to Bloomberg, since the war in Ukraine began the sharp...

Friday, June 16

Results of the 13th Ramstein: Ukraine will receive new air defense systems, military support, and guarantees to create a “collation of fighters”.

Results of the 13th Ramstein: Ukraine will receive new air defense systems, military support, and guarantees to create a “collation of fighters”. The Ministries of Defense of Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US have announced that they are working to supply Ukraine with urgently needed air defense equipment, including anti-aircraft mis...

Thursday, June 8

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory.

The Bucharest Nine (B9) promised to support Ukraine until victory. The leaders of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and te...

Friday, June 2

The EU is preparing a program to support Ukraine worth tens of billions of euros.

The EU is preparing a program to support Ukraine worth tens of billions of euros. The program was designed for the next four years, until 2027, sources among European diplomats and officials told FT. This long-term planning will give Ukraine more certainty in its finances and shoul...

Thursday, June 1

Ukraine and its allies are preparing a summit of world leaders without Russia.

Ukraine and its allies are preparing a summit of world leaders without Russia. Kyiv’s peace plan will be discussed at the event, the WSJ reports, citing sources in Ukraine and the EU. In this context, the Ukrainian contingent once again emphasized that direct negotiations ...

Monday, May 22

Ukraine will receive $3B from international donors for social payments and reconstruction.

Ukraine will receive $3B from international donors for social payments and reconstruction. On May 19, the government of Ukraine accepted additional funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). This is a gr...

Friday, May 19

Norway and the Netherlands provided the EBRD with €170M to help Ukraine, but the bank has asked for more money.

Norway and the Netherlands provided the EBRD with €170M to help Ukraine, but the bank has asked for more money. The bank reported that Norway had allocated NOK 1.5B to support the activities of the EBRD to strengthen energy security in Ukraine, the bank said. This grant continued Norway’s NOK 2B (€195M) g...

Wednesday, May 17

The US supports the Ukrainian economy with grants, while the EU mainly provides loans.

The US supports the Ukrainian economy with grants, while the EU mainly provides loans. According to the Growford Institute, from the beginning of 2023, the leaders in providing Ukraine with financial, humanitarian, and military aid are the US (€71.3B), Great Britain (€9.8B), Germany (€7...

Monday, May 15

Zelenskyy has met with the German president and chancellor and seeks to form an air coalition.

Zelenskyy has met with the German president and chancellor and seeks to form an air coalition. During a meeting with his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is counting on Germany’s assistance in supporting Ukraine’s application to join NATO...

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