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Ukraine’s artillery deficit twice as severe as EU’s 1mn round pledge falls through
Ukrainian soldiers now fire twice as less shells than one year ago, while the EU promises to deliver the promised 1 million of shells only by the end of 2024
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 708: Ukraine sinks Russian missile boat in Black Sea
Ukraine's surface drones successfully sank a Russian missile corvette in the Black Sea - the 17th ship that Russia lost in the war.
EU fails to agree on €5 billion annual Ukraine military aid fund
The EU will return to the question in March, as proposals have met resistance from Germany and France
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to approve billions of Euros for weapons fund
The fund would have an annual budget of approximately €5 billion focused on joint procurement of weapons and training Ukrainian troops
EU agrees on €50 bn aid for Ukraine after minor compromises with Hungary
After months of wrangling, Hungary backed down from vetoing the crucial package, and an annual veto scenario was avoided
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 707: Ukraine returns 207 POWs from Russian captivity
The Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged in the first swap since the crash of a Russian IL-76 plane that Moscow claimed had 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs) on board.
Latvian Defense Minister outlines steps to supply Ukraine with 1,000,000 artillery rounds
Latvian Defense Minister believes the EU can still supply Ukraine with 1 mn shells by providing more shells from own stocks, scaling up production, and procuring the shells in Europe and elsewhere.
Ukraine to set up commission to deal with Hungarian minority concerns
Ukraine and Hungary agreed to create a commission to resolve the issues related to the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which have strained the bilateral relations between the two countries.
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion
The EU has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia, which were first imposed in 2014.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 704: Russia uses North Korean missiles in latest attack on Kyiv
Russia fired at least one North Korean ballistic missile at Ukraine's capital in a recent strike. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged the EU to send more aid to Ukraine.
Scholz urges EU states to provide more aid to Ukraine
Scholz urges the EU member nations to send Ukraine more aid, with Germany committing €7 billion in 2024, over half the bloc's total funding.
Insider: GRU officer in Brussels funnels military exports to Russia
Just steps from the EU capital, a Russian GRU veteran and sons mastermind a scheme to keep Russia's military machine rolling with banned Western equipment
Ukraine gears up for EU accession talks
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the start of the screening process, which will assess the compatibility of Ukrainian legislation with EU norms and prepare for the accession negotiations.
PM Shmyhal: all EU members to back €50 billion Ukraine fund
Slovakia pledged to support the package, Hungary is likely to stop blocking the EU decision.
Finnish FM: Hungary gave us “positive signal” that it will stop blocking EU’s €50 billion Ukraine aid
Elina Valtonen, Finland's Foreign Minister, expressed confidence that Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, will not obstruct the €50 billion EU aid plan for Ukraine during the February 1st summit.
EU to approve 13th sanction set on Russia ahead of Ukraine invasion two-year mark
The new package is in the early stages of discussion and will reportedly confirm the four-year $54.5 bn funding for Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has three key tasks for 2024
Outlining 3 key objectives for 2024, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal sought Poland's backing to secure EU accession negotiations this year, clear NATO decisions on Ukraine's pathway to membership at the Washington summit, and release of funding from the Ukraine Facility aid program.
Zelenskyy’s top aide warns new wars may erupt in world if Putin wins in Ukraine
The Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andrii Yermak told Le Figaro that the world may face new wars…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 696: EU proposes revamp of $5 billion Ukraine aid fund
EU proposes a $5 billion Ukraine military aid fund which focuses on joint weapon procurement and troops training.
Sweden to boost 155mm artillery ammo production for Ukraine
The move aligns with the broader EU initiative to reinforce ammunition production capabilities.