Ukraine, Italy discuss purchase of air defense systems using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's defense ministry is exploring ways to use frozen Russian assets to purchase Italian air defense systems and ammunition.
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Zelenskyy proposes Trump buying US weapons with frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's leader believes the US President-elect can end the Russo-Ukrainian war, because Putin "is afraid of him."
US delivers first $ 1 billion from frozen Russian asset proceeds to Ukraine
This marks the first time frozen Russian assets have been used to support Ukraine's state budget.
Russian assets to stay frozen until Ukraine gets compensation, EU says
The European Council also pledges military and financial support for Ukraine, including 16.2 billion euros in 2024 payments and equipment delivery commitments.
World Bank approves first Ukraine aid from US loan backed by Russian assets
Profits generated by frozen Russian assets will repay the $2.05 billion loan.
Ukraine urges transition from freezing to seizing Russian assets
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls for seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
“Don’t rescue Putin in Ukraine,” Steve Forbes warns Trump
Steve Forbes suggests Ukraine's reconstruction via frozen Russian assets and military bases but also proposes that Ukraine cede land to Russia.
US announces new military aid package for Ukraine
The US will reportedly supply air defense systems, artillery, drones, and armored vehicles.
EU top diplomat pushes for direct use of Russian frozen funds for Ukraine’s support
Kaja Kallas said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation. The G7 nations and EU now provide Ukraine a loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets, not the assets themselves.
Russian asset proceeds fund new $20 billion US loan to Ukraine
US Treasury Dept announced the disbursement of $20 billion to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in the G7's $50 billion extraordinary revenue acceleration initiative.
Norway’s wealth fund can sell off its Russian stocks
Norway's finance ministry granted its $1.8 trillion wealth fund permission to sell Russian stocks if transactions comply with international sanctions.
EU ready to cover $ 50 bn Ukraine loan if US withdraws, says Polish minister
Poland's deputy finance minister stated that the European Union is ready to compensate financially if the US pulls out of G7's Ukraine loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
IMF: More profitable for partners to finance Ukraine now, instead of financing consequences of defeat
The representative argues that the economic ripple effects of a Russian victory would far exceed the price of current aid packages to Ukraine.
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.
WSJ: Trump team considers forcing Ukraine to suspend NATO bid for 20 years
The President-elect’s team reportedly considers asking Ukraine to defer NATO plans as part of a strategy to end Russia's war.
EU and G7 members reach consensus on $50 bln financial assistance to Ukraine
These loans will be serviced and repaid by future flows of extraordinary revenues stemming from the immobilization of Russian Central Bank assets.
Biden approves $ 20 billion Ukraine loan backed by frozen Russian assets
This is part of a $50 billion Western loan package for Ukraine secured by revenue from frozen Russian money.
UK pledges £ 2.26 bn military loan for Ukraine, backed from frozen Russian assets proceeds
The $2.93 billion loan is Britain's contribution to the G7's $50 billion support package.
FT: $ 20 bn US pledge boosts G7’s $ 50 bn loan package for Ukraine
The US aims to contribute up to $20 billion to a G7 loan for Ukraine, with repayment from profits on frozen Russian assets, as negotiations accelerate ahead of potential shifts in US aid policy post-election, FT says.
France converts € 300 million of frozen Russian assets into Caesar howitzers for Ukraine
Paris will finance 12 Caesar howitzers along with critical military hardware.