Australia and New Zealand join NATO-US arms initiative for Ukraine with over $71M in aid
Both countries step up their defense support, becoming the first Pacific partners to back the PURL weapons supply effort.
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Slovakia’s MiG-29 gift to Ukraine wasn’t illegal — prosecutor rejects pro-Russian Fico’s accusations
Officials confirmed that the aircraft transfer complied with the country's constitution and did not damage national interests.
Sweden stayed neutral for 200 years—until Putin invaded Ukraine. Now they’re sending billions in military aid
Stockholm sent tanks, drones, and even its full fleet of armored carriers—everything but the jets Ukraine wanted most.
The Times: Europe spent € 72 billion on Ukraine — but has no role in Trump–Putin peace talks. Why?
Europe outspent the US on Ukraine aid but is “years away” from defending it — and absent from the Trump–Putin summit.
“We’re done funding the Ukraine war — Europeans can take the lead,” Vance says
The US vice president said taxpayer money will no longer fund the Ukraine war ahead of Trump–Putin talks in Alaska on 15 August.
US weapons heading to Ukraine in first NATO-funded shipment within weeks
A NATO official told European Pravda the delivery is backed by over $1 billion from European allies and marks the start of a new US weapons supply mechanism.
Portugal sent Ukraine $ 250 million in military aid — the drones alone cost Russia $ 4 billion
Portugal nearly doubled its pledge to Ukraine, sending $250 million in 2024. Its Tekever drones alone have destroyed two Russian S‑400 air defense systems.
Spain Ukraine military aid: Patriot missiles, Leopard tanks—plus surprise Chornobyl solar plant
Missiles and tanks are only part of Spain’s military aid to Ukraine: the past year also brought troop training, demining, sanctions and a solar plant in Chornobyl.
The Telegraph: Trump’s Ukraine strategy could work—if Europe sent more than statements
Former UK Colonel Richard Kemp says Trump’s plan to arm Ukraine and pressure Russia is falling short as Europe holds back on weapons and funding.
No sleep til Kyiv—and no rest until Putin’s empire falls, says Florida man delivering trucks, drones and Belgian chocolates to Ukraine
Peter Duke has spent the past two years helping Ukraine in ways few civilians ever would. In this interview, he explains why he joined a volunteer convoy, how the war changed him, and what led to the grassroots documentary No Sleep Til Kyiv, now streaming online.
Europe can’t protect itself—let alone Ukraine, UK expert warns
As the US pulls Patriot missiles this week, UK defense expert Frank Ledwidge warns: Europe lacks the air defense systems Ukraine needs to survive.
Ukraine quietly won the NATO summit where everyone was waiting for drama
Ukraine got everything it realistically could from NATO — and somehow, that was enough.
Trump says NATO meeting was “nice.” Zelenskyy wore a suit. The war goes on
They spoke for 50 minutes — three times longer than last time. Still, they left with different stories.
The Telegraph: US cuts Ukraine aid, Europe still figuring out what “step up” means — and Kyiv goes DIY
With aid drying up and promises unkept, Ukraine is arming itself — because no one else is.
Tiny Latvia sends thousands of drones in heavyweight military aid to Ukraine
Latvia got burned by the USSR. Now it’s sending 12,000 drones to help Ukraine return the favor in 2025.
Bloomberg: Europe can’t make enough weapons for Ukraine—so it wants to buy American
Europe can’t build fast enough—so it’s eyeing American weapons for Ukraine.
Finland gives 1% of its GDP in military aid to Ukraine—and says use it in Russia
Finland stayed neutral for 80 years—until Putin gave it a reason not to.
Ukraine isn’t in NATO — but the Netherlands keeps sending F-16s and billions in military aid
In 2024 alone, the Netherlands delivered over €3 billion in military support to Ukraine, including F-16 jets, artillery, and advanced training.
George Simion leads Romania’s presidential election with anti-Ukraine, TikTok-driven campaign
A key NATO ally and Ukraine's lifeline may soon be led by a candidate Kyiv has banned.
As Putin digs in, Trump approves F-16 training deal for Ukraine
Pentagon greenlit a $310 million package for Ukraine, as peace talks with Russia stall.