Brussels unlocks next €1.8 billion for Kyiv as part of financial support program amid Russia’s invasion
The EU has approved the fifth major disbursement under the Ukraine Facility after Ukraine fulfilled key reform steps.
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UK sends more Storm Shadows to Ukraine, Bloomberg sources say
Anonymous sources told Bloomberg the shipment aimed to ensure Kyiv is stocked ahead of the upcoming winter months.
EU defense chief says Europe’s own €150 billion defense fund must now help Ukraine
Kubilius, speaking during the Berlin Global Dialogue, called on EU countries to support Ukraine using SAFE loans following the halt of US aid and its switch to a pay-for-weapons model.
Spain and Finland enter PURL, NATO’s joint program to buy US weapons for Ukraine
The initiative enables European countries to finance shipments of US defense systems based on Ukraine’s prioritized requests.
From refusal to funding: Italy now ready to bankroll US arms for Ukraine it once opposed
Unnamed officials told Bloomberg that concern over losing influence inside NATO forced Rome’s change of course.
Nordic and Baltic countries launch joint initiative to train and arm Ukrainian soldiers under Norway’s lead
A formal pact signed in Brussels kicks off a multinational effort to prepare Ukrainian forces and supply brigade-scale weaponry.
Ukraine to build German Lynx infantry vehicles and repair Leopard tanks under new deal
The freshly signed agreement covers high-end defense tech, training programs, and support for Ukrainian-made combat systems.
Norway pledges $200 million to fund new shipment of US weapons for Ukraine under NATO plan
The Norwegian government confirmed it will finance another major military aid package to Ukraine through the PURL initiative.
Germany’s Rheinmetall to supply Skyranger 35 anti-air systems on Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine in EU-funded deal
The short-range air defense turrets will be financed by an EU country using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
Trump has “sort of made a decision” on Tomahawks for Ukraine — and it’s complicated
He hasn’t ruled it out, but insists he must first ask Ukraine "what they're doing with them."
Canada cancels Trudeau’s buyback-for-Ukraine plan — the guns weren’t fit for war anyway
Officials admitted most of the weapons failed NATO standards and couldn’t be used in combat.
US senators urge use of $300 billion frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense at no taxpayer cost
Republican senators John Kennedy and Lindsey Graham joined Democratic senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse in the resolution, arguing that increasing the financial costs of continued military operations would pressure Putin to end the war.
Von der Leyen announces $2.3 billion agreement with Ukraine for drones
Ukraine will receive financial support for unmanned aerial vehicles under a new agreement announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who described Ukraine as "the first line of our defense"
Denmark to provide military aid package to Ukraine worth more than $400 million
The Danish government is investing $407 million in Ukrainian defense capabilities, including funding for solid rocket fuel production that will begin operations in Denmark this December
Ireland sends 34-vehicle non-lethal military aid package to Ukraine: ambulances, pickups, and demining tech
The two Irish convoys also included three Reacher Robots for the demining coalition.
Bundestag defense chief wants drone factories in Russia destroyed and NATO to shoot down Moscow’s drones
Chair of the German Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Röwekamp stated that NATO should shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine and increase support to Kyiv to target their production facilities
Canada commits $ 1 billion in drones, armor, and ammunition for Ukraine — delivery expected in September
Prime Minister Mark Carney specified that this sum will fund immediate weapons procurement, with additional tens of millions allocated for bomb shelters and cybersecurity assistance.
Norway and Germany to finance two American Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine amid Russian missile threat
The joint purchase operates within the new mechanism in which Europe finances American-manufactured systems aimed for Ukraine.
Berlin commits $ 500 million to Ukraine, sourcing weapons directly from US reserves
The goal is rapid delivery of air defense and other vital gear. NATO says the package will include urgently needed air defense systems.
Estonian NGO praised for Ukraine aid now accused of €450,000 fraud
Prosecutors say its founder greenlit fake logistics and unjustified payments to a Ukrainian company.