EU’s artillery shell promises to Ukraine fall short of reality, investigation finds
An investigation found that the EU's production capacity for 155 mm artillery shells is at least half of what EU officials have stated.
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Ukraine’s 14 brigades are under-equipped, lacking weapons promised earlier by allies
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy discloses that 14 Ukrainian brigades are under-equipped, lacking promised weapons from allies, which delays potential counteroffensive operations against Russian forces.
Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighters from Netherlands “soon”
Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren informs parliament about approval of export license for 24 F-16 fighters and 7 engines to Ukraine. The first delivery is expected soon, details are kept confidential.
French far-right leader vows to not let “Russian imperialism absorb” Ukraine, but opposes sending long-range missiles if elected
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, pledged to support Ukraine while simultaneously avoiding an escalation with Russia if his party wins the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Finland approves new €159 million military aid package for Ukraine
Finland's President authorizes 24th military aid package for Ukraine, worth €159 million. Total Finnish defense equipment aid reaches €2.2 billion since Russian invasion.
Germany transfer over 40 trucks for Ukrainian border guards at front
Germany has delivered 41 Mercedes Arocs trucks to Ukraine, which will be used by the State Border Guard…
Austria’s total Ukraine humanitarian aid surpasses €250 million with new €10 million
Neutral Austria provides additional €10 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova from the Foreign Disaster Fund.
Lithuania sends Ukraine 14 M113 armored vehicles to “strengthen the demining capabilities”
Lithuania is transferring 14 M113 armored vehicles for strengthening Ukraine's mine-clearing capabilities as nonreimbursable aid coordinated through the Demining Coalition this week.
Italy announces new aid worth of $ 150 mn to Ukraine at recovery conference in Berlin
The aid package, announced in Berlin, will go towards rebuilding Ukrainian infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks; separately, Italy pledged a military aid package
Politico: Western aid boosts Ukraine’s prospects on battlefield
A growing number of Ukraine's allies are now allowing the weapons they've supplied to be fired into Russian territory, potentially boosting Kyiv's battlefield efforts, according to Politico.
Latvian charity music festival raises funds to support Ukrainian soldiers on frontlines
Osokins Festival of Freedom for Ukraine is a musical festival dedicated to Ukraine for the last three years and raises funds to purchase essential supplies for Ukrainian defenders, collecting more than $171,000 over the past 18 months and sending over 25,000 self-heating lunches to Ukrainian frontlines, as per the event's organizer Andrejs Osokins.
Finland exports state-of-the-art weapons to Ukraine, including prototypes in development
Finland is supplying Ukraine with its newest weapons systems, including prototypes still in development, as stated by Finland's senior defense official. Combat feedback will aid Finnish military technology.
France, US aim for G7 approval of $50 bn Solidarity Fund for Ukraine
France, US presidents hope all G7 members agree on $50 billion solidarity fund for Ukraine sourced from profits of frozen Russian assets worth around $280 billion.
Snyder: US foreign policy fails to grasp reality and urgency in Ukraine
In a powerful lecture at the Foreign Policy Association's annual event, esteemed historian Timothy Snyder argues that American slowness and indecisiveness threaten Ukraine losing the war against Russia, which would lead to the genocide of Ukrainians, a blow to international legal order, nuclear proliferation, and heightened risk of war in East Asia.
Ukraine’s power grid teeters on brink: 70% generation lost to Russian strikes
The $400 million in Western aid pales in comparison to the $12.5 billion in damages Russia inflicted on Ukraine's grid amid air defense shortage.
NATO aims to prevent Hungary from blocking new scheme to fund Ukrainian army
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the coordination of assistance to the Ukrainian army by the alliance is possible, despite the position of Hungary on the matter.
NATO seeks €40 bn annual commitment from allies for Ukraine aid, Reuters’ source says
Stoltenberg is aiming to secure a commitment from NATO allies for a minimum of €40 billion annually to ensure predictable funding for military aid to Ukraine, as Trump may return to office in the US, Reuters reports, citing its source.
Ukraine signs security pact with Sweden, securing €6.5 bn
Ukraine and Sweden have signed a security deal providing Ukraine with military aid worth around 6.5 billion euros over 2024–2026, including aircraft, armor, artillery, demining support.
Sweden announces 16th military aid package to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense
Sweden announced its largest military aid package yet for Ukraine - worth $1.26 billion and heavy on air defence systems.
Lisbon pledges €126 mn defense assistance in security pact with Kyiv
In Lisbon, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Portuguese PM Montenegro inked a security pact ensuring Portuguese military aid, support for Ukraine's NATO bid and territorial integrity.
