“We will test them in real war”: Zelenskyy secures unique long-range detection radars during his visit to Spain
Ukraine has also received 40 IRIS-T missiles from Spain as Russia targets civilian infrastructure.
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Brussels unlocks next €1.8 billion for Kyiv as part of financial support program amid Russia’s invasion
The EU has approved the fifth major disbursement under the Ukraine Facility after Ukraine fulfilled key reform steps.
Ukraine’s builders boom while factories bust in tale of two economies
Ukraine’s war economy splits in two: builders thrive on reconstruction demand while manufacturers struggle.
Europe urgently searches $19 billion for Kyiv as America sends only drops of aid to Ukraine despite Russia’s terror escalation
Trump’s aid freeze pushes Kyiv toward financial ruin, with Brussels scrambling to stabilize the front.
FT: Trump’s Ukraine minerals deal expected to yield no output before 2035
Kyiv ratified Trump’s mining accord, but analysts warn it’ll take a decade before any returns due to major logistical obstacles.
Romanian election frontrunner wants compensation from Ukraine for military aid
The pro-Russian presidential candidate Simion called past assistance a betrayal of national interests and vowed to prioritize domestic needs if elected.
US House Democrats introduce Ukraine support bill amid Trump’s Russia stance
The bill includes aid for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, challenging Trump's conciliatory approach toward Moscow
European legislators urge Belgium to seize € 250 bn in frozen Russian assets
59 MEPs, EU MPs, and three Ukrainian legislators signed an open letter to King Philippe, urging him to support transferring the assets directly to Ukraine.
European powers shift stance on frozen Russian asset seizure
France, Germany, and UK are moving toward seizing the frozen Russian Central Bank assets to Ukraine for military support if Russia violates a ceasefire.
NATO chief: Europe ready to step up to lead Ukraine security guarantees
Rutte's statement comes after an emergency summit of several EU leaders amid fears that US President Trump may exclude Europe from talks to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.
USAID Ukraine office ordered to suspend all project funding, Suspilne says
This follows US President Trump’s executive order for a 90-day suspension and review of international aid programs.
Estonian capital allocates € 200,000 for Ukrainian cities development
Tallinn city introduces a development program supporting Ukrainian municipalities with aid, expertise sharing, and EU integration initiatives.
Italy commits 13 million euros to Ukraine’s energy support fund
The fund is aimed at helping Ukraine restore and maintain its energy infrastructure amid continued Russian attacks.
Italy extends military aid to Ukraine through 2025
PM Giorgia Meloni's Cabinet prolonged the authorization for the "transfer of military vehicles, materials, and equipment."
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.
“Now we make Russia pay”: EU to transfer first $ 1.6 bn in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
The $1.6 billion in revenue from immobilized Russian assets will be allocated with 90% directed towards defense and 10% towards reconstruction efforts, as announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024.
Rebuilding what Russia destroyed during two years would take at least five years – Ukraine MP
"In 2023 alone, we received 98,000 claims for damaged housing, with 52,000 of those already processed and 5 billion hryvnias (135 million USD) distributed in compensation," Shuliak stated.
PACE adopts resolution to use Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction
PACE adopts resolution to facilitate Ukraine's reconstruction using frozen Russian assets for an international compensation fund and establishing a claims commission.
Denmark allocates $1.45 mn for Ukraine’s reconstruction, boosts municipal collaboration
The funding will support collaborations between the Danish municipalities of Aarhus and Copenhagen and the Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Kyiv, and Mykolaiv.
World Bank: Ukraine’s recovery costs rise to $486 billion
The World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery costs at $486 billion over the next decade, up from $411 billion a year ago.