Italy pledges emergency support to Ukraine after indiscriminate Russian strikes
PM Meloni vowed to send generators and reaffirmed backing for peace talks after a call with President Zelenskyy.
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Australia’s retiring Tiger helicopters might return to combat—in Ukraine
The Tigers may expand Kyiv’s growing use of helicopters to intercept Russia's Shahed-type drones over low altitudes.
Germany finds out US weapons freeze to Ukraine from its own embassy, Not Washington
The US suspended certain weapons deliveries to Ukraine last summer without informing Germany.
NATO chief: Ukraine to get $5 billion in US weapons by year-end, $12 billion more in 2026
The PURL program coordinating US weapons purchases for Ukraine has reached its $4 billion target for 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed. Total deliveries could reach at least $17 billion through 2026, though continued funding from NATO members is essential.
Helping Ukraine brought Czechia $607M more than it spent, outgoing PM says
Despite big spending, the PM says foreign aid and contracts kept Czechia in the green.
ISW: Russia overstates gains to pressure Kyiv and West to hand over Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces have not yet faced heavily fortified cities like Slovyansk and Kramatorsk, ISW notes.
Chile secretly sells 30 Marder IFVs to Germany in likely Ukraine ring exchange
Thirty of Chile's 270 Marder infantry fighting vehicles—purchased from Germany for just $7.3 mn in 2009—are now headed back to their country of origin in a ring exchange likely to channel the armor to Ukraine
Ireland quietly delivers five radar systems to Ukraine alongside ambulances and de-mining robots
Five radar systems, 34 vehicles including ambulances, and three bomb disposal robots—that's what Ukraine received from Ireland in recent months
Poland to allocate $100 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine
Poland will spend $100 million by year's end on American weapons for Ukraine through the newly established PURL program, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced, while cautioning that Europe's security depends on how the war concludes
Germany won’t cut Ukraine aid over corruption case but will watch “very closely,” spokesman says
A corruption scandal involving President Zelenskyy's former business partner and the state nuclear company Energoatom will not derail German aid to Ukraine, Berlin confirmed, though officials said they would monitor Kyiv's response "very closely."
Czechia may cut Ukraine aid under Babiš-led government, incoming foreign minister says
Prague’s incoming foreign minister outlines a pivot from military assistance to humanitarian support, drawing comparisons to pro-Russian Hungary’s stance.
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.
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.