World Bank approves first Ukraine aid from US loan backed by Russian assets
Profits generated by frozen Russian assets will repay the $2.05 billion loan.
Zelenskyy confirms Trump advisor Keith Kellogg to visit Ukraine in early January
He also said he is skeptical that Putin would agree to end the war.
North Korean forces suffer over 1,000 casualties in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun disclosed this number following a closed-door intelligence briefing.
UK announces new $ 282 million military aid package for Ukraine
The package includes small boats, reconnaissance drones, unmanned surface vessels, radars, ground-based decoy systems, electronic warfare systems, maintenance, and spare parts.
Ukraine starts addressing its army woes: soldiers can now change their units
On 15 November 2024 Ukraine took a significant step towards modernizing its military personnel policies by implementing a groundbreaking mechanism allowing soldiers to transfer between units based on their preferences.
From bullets to songs: Ukraine’s top artists fight back in English
From Mariupol's ruins to the Grammy lists, Ukraine's wartime musicians transform their nation's struggle into timeless English-language hits.
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers missing from duty return to units after new amnesty law
Over 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers have returned to their units since 29 November, when a new law took effect, allowing service members who left their units without authorization to resume military service without facing criminal charges. The law applies only to first-time unauthorized absences and offers amnesty to soldiers who return before 1 January 2025.
Belarusian court sentences Ukrainian to ten years for alleged espionage
Belarusian authorities claim he allegedly received training to transport weapons and explosives into Belarus for potential attacks.
Chinese company supplies technology for Russian glide bombs
Investigation reveals electronic parts from a Chinese company owning a California facility continue flowing to Russia despite China's October export controls.
Ukraine expands military robotics capability with major procurement of unmanned ground vehicles
Thousands of robotic vehicles are expected to support Ukrainian defenders on the frontlines at a time when almost 200 Russian small infantry groups attack every day.
More Chinese banks cut ties with sanctioned Russian financial institutions
However, alternative shadow payment methods are emerging in response.
Estonia advocates European troops in Ukraine to secure peace
“What we do have is money. We have lots of money,” he said, advocating for tax measures similar to those Estonia implemented to fund defense spending.
G20 fails to condemn Russia as six European ministers reaffirm support for Ukraine
Foreign ministers from only six countries issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to holding Russia accountable and supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine’s FM calls US Congress to recognize Russia’s actions in Ukraine as genocide
Sybiha stressed that some of the war’s most horrific consequences are crimes against children.