Kirby: US will not be sending troops to Ukraine
The U.S. will not send American troops to Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said at a press conference on Feb. 27.
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Biden meets with Congress leaders to discuss government funding, Ukraine aid package
"I think the consequence of inaction every day in Ukraine is dire. I’ve been speaking to some of our G7 partners, and they’re very concerned," U.S. President Joe Biden said.
European Parliament approves 50 billion euro package for Ukraine
The European Parliament voted to approve the 50 billion euro ($54 billion) funding package for Ukraine, known as the Ukraine Facility, as part of the EU budget on Feb. 27.
Poll: 44% of Ukrainians believe West tired of supporting Ukraine
The share of Ukrainians who believe the West is tired of supporting Ukraine has risen from 30% to 44% in just four months, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on Feb. 27.
VoA: US military using own funding to train Ukrainian soldiers
U.S. military officials told the VoA that if nothing changes, the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa may run out of resources "for everything," including the support for Ukraine and training with NATO partners, by summer.
France to host allied conference to reaffirm support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host a conference for Kyiv's partners on Feb. 26 to strengthen the allied commitment to Ukraine after the war entered its third year.
Kuleba: 'Ukraine fatigue' is not based on evidence
The narrative about 'Ukraine fatigue' is not based on evidence, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told the Kyiv Independent at the "Ukraine. Year 2024" forum on Feb. 25.
‘Our reserves will run out:’ Ukrainian artillery sounds alarm on Western shell shortage
DONETSK OBLAST – Hiding beneath sparse winter cover in a crude, muddy ditch, a great steel monster lies in wait for an opportunity to attack. Adorned on either side with painted plus signs, the gun’s huge barrel looks up at the sky over the Bakhmut front line, across which thousands
New Zealand announces $26 million aid package for Ukraine
A large chunk of the money will be used to finance an extension of New Zealand’s training program for Ukrainian soldiers until 2025, the country’s government wrote in a press release.
Poll: Only 10% of Europeans believe Ukraine can win war
The poll was conducted across 12 European countries before the fall of Avdiivka on Feb. 17.
German media: Germany plans to send long-range missile systems, Taurus missiles not mentioned
Germany's coalition parties are preparing a resolution on arming Ukraine that does not explicitly mention Taurus cruise missiles, German media reported on Feb. 20.
Sweden unveils its largest defense aid package for Ukraine worth $682 million
Ukraine will also receive artillery ammunition worth 2 billion Swedish kronor ($192 million), Robotsystem 70 portable anti-aircraft weapons, anti-tank missiles, Carl Gustaf grenade launchers, hand grenades, and medical transport vehicles, the SVT public broadcaster reported.
Ukraine receives over $42 billion from international partners in 2023
Foreign aid is crucial for Ukraine as the financial pressure caused by the full-scale Russian invasion grows. Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said previously that the country would need at least the same sum in 2024 as last year.
Media: Sweden to unveil its largest military aid package for Ukraine
The Nordic country's defense support for Kyiv since the outbreak of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022 amounted to 22.2 billion Swedish kronor ($2.13 billion).
Zelensky: Russia 'taking advantage' of delays in aid to Ukraine
Russia forces are "taking advantage" of Western allies' delays in providing Ukraine with additional military aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Feb. 19.
Munich diaries: Fear and uncertainty at the ‘Lose-Lose’ conference
Editor’s note: The following piece is a personal account of the Munich Security Conference from a Kyiv Independent reporter but does not purport to reflect the views of the publication. MUNICH – For three days every year, the space in front of the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in central Munich turns
ISW: Russia could replicate Avdiivka's capture tactics if West continues to delay aid
The ISW notes that Russian forces secured air superiority during the Avdiivka offensive, while Western aid delays have hindered Ukraine’s defense.
Dutch PM: Russia is 'nothing compared to the collective EU economy'
The EU's collective economic power is by far superior to Russia, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the Kyiv Independent on Feb. 17 in an interview at the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, adding that European nations must invest more in defense and support for Ukraine.
Pavel: Czechia can deliver 800,000 shells to Ukraine if allied financing secured
"We have identified at this point half a million rounds of 155 mm caliber and another 300,000 rounds of 122 mm caliber, which we will be able to deliver within weeks if we quickly find funding for that activity," Czech President Petr Pavel said at the Munich Security Conference.
Germany hands over shells, drones, armored vehicles, other aid to Ukraine
Germany has handed over 3,990 155 mm shells, eight armored personnel carriers, three Wisent demining tanks, and other aid in the latest delivery, the German government said on Feb. 16.
Pistorius at Munich Conference: No new information on Taurus missiles for Ukraine
There is no new information on the possible provision of Germany's Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters at the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 16.
Swedish minister reaffirms willingness to send jets to Ukraine after finalizing NATO bid
Sweden is open to providing Ukraine with modern fighter jets, but first needs a full-fledged NATO membership and the security provided by Article 5, Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said on Feb. 16 at the Munich Security Conference, according to a Kyiv Independent reporter.
Germany signs long-term security deal with Ukraine, unveils new aid package
Germany and Ukraine signed an agreement on long-term security cooperation and support, Ukraine's Presidential Office announced on Feb. 16. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his visit to Germany.
Germany pledges over $100 million to Ukraine in short-term support
The assistance pledged by Bundesweher Inspector General Carsten Breuer includes mine-protected vehicles, explosives for drones, 77 MULTI 1A1 trucks, medical supplies, and spare parts for weapons systems.
Stoltenberg: Ukraine to receive 1 million drones from allies in 2024
Allies are planning to join forces and supply Ukraine with a million drones this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reportedly said at a press conference in Brussels on Feb. 15.
Umerov after Ramstein: 15 countries join air defense coalition in support of Ukraine
The initiative is led by Germany, France, and the U.S., and 15 countries total have already joined, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said noted.
Norway plans to deliver additional NASAMS air defenses to Ukraine
Norway announced on Feb. 9 that it had asked the parliament to deliver an additional 10 Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defense launchers and four fire control centers to Ukraine.
Armenia, Armenian community in Ukraine deliver 10 tons of medical equipment to Ukrainian military hospital
"At this difficult time for Ukraine, when a full-scale war has been going on for almost two years, Armenia offers a helping hand," said Armenia's ambassador to Ukraine, Vladimir Karapetyan.
Canada considers sending decommissioned air-to-ground rockets to Ukraine
Canada's opposition Conservative Party asked the government to send tens of thousands of decommissioned rockets to Ukraine instead of destroying them, CBC reported on Feb. 2. The Canadian Defense Ministry has confirmed that the donation is under consideration.
Germany passes 2024 budget providing over $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine
"I welcome the German Bundestag's approval of 7.6 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine in the 2024 budget. I appreciate that our agreements with (Chancellor Olaf Scholz) are being implemented," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the social media platform X.
White House: EU funding for Ukraine no substitute for US leadership in military assistance
"But it's not a substitute for American leadership when it comes to security assistance. And that is why it’s so critical for us to continue to urge Congress to pass that national security supplemental," U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
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