Ukraine aid

EU planning €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine on third anniversary of full-scale invasion

European Union leaders are developing a substantial military aid package for Ukraine, valued at a minimum of €20 billion ($21 billion), in a demonstration of support for Kyiv as the United States appears to be moving closer to Moscow, Politico reported on Feb. 21, citing three EU diplomats.

22 February 2025, 11:05 AM

The Economist debunks Trump's claims on US aid to Ukraine

European countries have collectively contributed more aid to Ukraine than the United States, challenging Donald Trump's claims of disproportionate U.S. spending, The Economist's analysis published on Feb. 18 shows.

20 February 2025, 04:45 PM

Scholz urges Trump administration to reaffirm US-EU support for Ukraine

The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump must make it clear to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that Europe and the United States will continue to support Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Bloomberg, published on Feb. 15.

16 February 2025, 03:19 PM

Kellogg refutes Zelenskyy: ‘We track every dollar’ in US aid

The United States knows where the funds allocated for Ukraine’s aid are being spent, and oversight is handled by special inspectors, US presidential envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg said in an interview with Newsmax on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 06:54 PM

Zelenskyy seeks clarity on U.S. aid, billions in funding gaps

Ukraine has received only $76 billion of the $177 billion in aid approved by the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with the Associated Press that his office posted on YouTube on Feb. 2.

3 February 2025, 09:42 AM

Lithuania delivers short-range MANPADS and missiles to Ukraine

Lithuania has provided Ukraine with short-range man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) and accompanying missiles, the country's Ministry of National Defense reported on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 07:13 PM

Diplomats push to shield Ukraine from U.S. aid freeze

U.S. diplomats are pushing to exclude Ukrainian programs from the 90-day foreign aid freeze announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Financial Times reports.

26 January 2025, 01:33 PM

Germany and allies to tackle Ukraine’s security guarantees, says Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that allies would soon discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

22 January 2025, 04:35 PM

Britain and Poland forge closer military ties with landmark defense deal

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer will visit Poland for talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to finalize a new defense and security agreement, the British government announced on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 09:49 AM

German FM Baerbock slams Scholz for blocking €3 billion aid package to Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for blocking a €3 billion ($3.1 billion) aid package to Ukraine, emphasizing that this decision also affects Germany's security, Spiegel reported on Jan. 12.

12 January 2025, 04:58 PM

Biden hoping Congress will continue Ukraine aid despite Trump's return to White House

President Joe Biden expressed hope that Congress will continue to support Ukraine even if Donald Trump decides to cut aid after taking office, the leader said during a White House briefing on Jan. 10.

11 January 2025, 04:05 PM

U.S. and World Bank provide Ukraine with $485 million in budget support

On Dec. 27, Ukraine received $485 million from the U.S. and the World Bank as part of the Peace in Ukraine project, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Telegram.

28 December 2024, 08:48 PM

Forbes: Defense in Pokrovsk strengthened with new 155th Brigade, Leopard tanks, and Caesar howitzers

Ukraine is reinforcing its defense near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, with one of its newest units – the 155th Mechanized Brigade, equipped with German Leopard 2 tanks and French Caesar howitzers, Forbes reported on Dec. 27.

28 December 2024, 11:17 AM

Pentagon rushes to spend remaining $6.7 billion in aid for Ukraine

The U.S. Defense Department aims to efficiently use the remaining $6.7 billion from the military aid package for Ukraine and swiftly deliver weapons to Ukrainian forces, spokesperson General Patrick Ryder said, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 19.

20 December 2024, 09:12 AM

EU provides Ukraine with €4.1 billion as part of Ukraine Facility initiative

Ukraine has received a second regular payment of €4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X.

18 December 2024, 04:22 PM

Ukraine can fight until at least mid-2025 if Trump stops aid, Finance Minister Marchenko says

Ukraine has sufficient funds to continue fighting until mid-2025 even if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump halts military aid, Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko said in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais on Dec. 10.

11 December 2024, 12:10 PM

White House plans to write off $4.65 billion of Ukraine’s debt

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has approached Congress with a plan to forgive half of Ukraine's economic aid debt, amounting to approximately $4.65 billion, Voice of America reported on Nov. 20.

21 November 2024, 01:27 AM

Scholz-Putin call sparks warnings from Finnish Foreign Ministry

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen urged European leaders to be cautious in dealings with Moscow following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's recent phone call with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, DPA outlet wrote on Nov. 17.

18 November 2024, 10:05 AM

EU to back Trump on China trade pressure in exchange for Ukraine support

The European Union is planning to support President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to increase trade pressure on China in exchange for strengthened partnership on Ukraine and countering Russian aggression, Bild reported on Nov. 15.

15 November 2024, 02:50 PM

Poland will not shoot down Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine, says chief of General Staff

Poland will not shoot down Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine, the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Wiesław Kukuła, said in an interview with Rzeczpospolita on Nov. 12.

13 November 2024, 05:54 AM

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