“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.
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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.
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.
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 load 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.
Politico: Hungary’s Orbán blocks $ 50 billion aid for Ukraine to help Trump
As Hungarian Prime Minister declares he would open "several bottles of champagne" if Trump wins in November, his actions in Brussels are threatening a crucial $50 billion loan package for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
WP: EU invests in Ukraine’s arms sector as Europe fails to meet supply needs
The European Union is investing $440 million in Ukraine's growing arms industry, using profits from frozen Russian assets.
Umierov: Russia will feel positive news on long-range weapons on the front
Ukraine's Defense Minister also announced increased AS-90 artillery deliveries.
$ 19 billion for Ukraine: US races October deadline on Russian assets
By 20 October, the Biden administration must unveil a comprehensive report on Russian assets within US jurisdiction—a sum now revealed to be a staggering $19 billion, not the previously reported $5 billion. This dramatic increase could significantly bolster potential aid to Ukraine.
EU pledges $39 billion loan to Ukraine for economic and infrastructure recovery
In Kyiv, von der Leyen announced a $39 billion loan package for Ukraine's reconstruction and power grid repairs, backed by frozen Russian assets.
EU funds Ukrainian defense industry with €400 million from frozen Russian asset proceeds
Denmark facilitated joint EU-Danish funding for Bohdana artillery production, as per EU Ambassador Mathernová.
EU allocates part of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s humanitarian needs
Ursula von der Leyen said that EUR 160 million from the revenue generated by Russian frozen assets will be directed toward Ukraine's energy sector this winter.
Budget crunch: Will Germany keep supporting Ukraine?
One of Ukraine's strongest allies has imposed a spending cap despite Ukraine's ongoing offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, fearing the surge of far-right parties in coming elections. But experts warn, "If Russia wins, we'd need to find much, much more in Germany's budget.''
Frozen Russian asset proceeds to supply Ukraine with ammo via Czech initiative
A portion of frozen Russian assets in the EU will fund ammunition supplies to Ukraine within the Czech ammunition initiative, the Czech Defense Minister says.