Ukraine clears 20% of mine-contaminated farmland liberated from Russian forces
Russia's ongoing invasion left 30% of Ukraine contaminated with mines. Large-scale demining, aided by international support, aims to restore farmland.
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German Foreign Minister urges her party to continue supporting Ukraine, including sending long-range weapons
Peace requires more than the absence of war, German Foreign Minister Baerbock told Green Party members while advocating continued Ukraine support.
France completes training of Ukraine’s newly-formed Anna of Kyiv Brigade
The Brigade completed training in France under EU military assistance, receiving cutting-edge weaponry including VAB APCs, CAESAR howitzers, and Milan anti-tank missiles.
Pentagon: US commits $ 7.1 bn in military aid before Biden’s term ends
With just months left in his term, President Biden has committed to sending $7.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine from the Pentagon's stockpiles.
Biden plans to submit to Congress request for assistance to Ukraine for next year
The White House will seek continued support for Ukraine into 2025, with plans to submit a new funding request to Congress within two months.
Ukraine to receive six Mirage 2000-5F fighters from France by mid-2025
A French legislator disclosed this figure in his budget review.
Poland seeks UK, France support to secure Ukraine to prevent Kyiv’s concessions under Trump
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to meet with European leaders, including those from the UK and France, aiming to prevent potential concessions to Russia in a Trump-brokered peace deal.
Ukraine’s defense sector receives $600.6 million boost from Denmark
The deals will bolster Ukraine’s weapons production for its army, focusing on self-propelled artillery, drones, anti-tank systems, and missiles.
Telegraph: Ukraine defense support at risk as German government dissolves
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition highlights the need for broader European support as Russian forces advance.
Scholz caused German government crisis by denying Ukraine Taurus missiles, fired minister says
FDP leader Lindner calls for an immediate new election, saying Chancellor Scholz's obstruction of effective military aid for Ukraine led to the collapse of their governing coalition.
Politico: Biden team prepares to rush remaining $6 billion in Ukraine military assistance
Biden administration rushes to transfer aid before President-elect Trump takes power on 20 January 2025 and potentially halts the weapons shipments.
Seoul not ruling out sending weapons to Ukraine, South Korean President Yoon confirms
Citing the threat posed by North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yoon says Seoul could adjust its Ukraine support strategy.
NATO’s Rutte says aid for Ukraine and Kyiv’s security pacts are bridge to NATO membership
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Scholz reiterated his opposition to immediate NATO membership actions.
100+ officials, experts warn of 1938 Munich-like betrayal of Ukraine as US votes
107 former and serving Western diplomats, politicians, military and intel chiefs appeal for a coalition of willing NATO nations to boost support to Kyiv.
Australia pledges additional patrol boats to strengthen Ukraine’s coastal defense
The package, including 14 military rigid-hull patrol boats valued at $9.2 million, adds to previous watercraft donations and brings Australia’s total support to almost $1 billion.
Stopping Ukraine aid would cost Berlin 10-20 times more than current support, think tank says
Kiel Institute's research shows German economy would suffer 1-2% GDP loss annually, compared to current 0.1% GDP assistance, due to increased defense spending and refugees.
Australia donates retired JDAM-ER precision bombs to Ukraine
Australia has referenced supplying "air-to-ground precision munitions" to Ukraine on two occasions, without specifically naming JDAM-ERs.
South Korea considers sending weapons to Ukraine amid North Korean deployment
"All possible scenarios are under consideration," FM Cho Tae-yul stated.
Reuters: New German leftist BSW party threatens pro-Ukraine stance in eastern state coalitions
The party is leveraging its position in three German states to pressure mainstream parties into opposing military support for Ukraine.
Berlin says weapon shortages, not finances, hinder timely Ukraine aid
Germany is continuously assessing additional military support options and encourages its partner nations to conduct similar reviews.