Pentagon finds accounting errors worth $2 billion in aid for Ukraine
Due to the errors, the Defense Department can send a further $2 billion in weapons to Ukraine to cover the amount already approved by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Military aid
Poland supplying Ukraine with 45th military aid package, official says
"The 45th package is now in the process of being implemented, which includes, among other things, a significant amount of ammunition for Ukraine," former Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Zvarych said on July 25.
EU approves its first-ever military support for Armenia
The Council of the European Union for the first time approved assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Armenian Armed Forces with 10 million euros ($10.8 million), according to the council's July 22 statement.
Compassion alone 'will not protect Ukraine,' Danish PM says
Ukraine's partners must continue to deliver support and scale up their own military capabilities, as compassion "will not protect Ukraine," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the European Political Community Summit on July 18, attended by a Kyiv Independent reporter.
Germany to halve Ukraine military aid, Reuters reports
The move comes amid increasing concern that a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election will see a dramatic cut in Washington's support for Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.
German opposition leader wants Berlin to send combat planes to Kyiv
"I believe that we should help Ukraine to at least restore sovereignty over its own airspace," Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician Friedrich Merz said on July 14.
Ukraine war latest: Biden announces new aid package, Poland prepares Ukrainian Legion
Key developments on July 11: * Biden announces new aid package for Ukraine * Poland prepares Ukrainian Legion, 'several thousand' already registered * NATO affirms Ukraine's 'irreversible' path toward membership, $43 billion in funding for next year * Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade says it halted Russian advance toward Borova * Sweden open to sending Gripens
Ukraine and Luxembourg sign security agreement
On July 10, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Luc Frieden of Luxembourg signed a bilateral Agreement on Security Cooperation and Long-Term Support in Washington.
Canada pledges nearly $370 million in military aid for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for announcing a new military support package worth 500 million Canadian dollars ($367 million).
Italy to reportedly allocate $1.7 billion in military aid for Kyiv as part of NATO support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged $1.7 billion as part of NATO support for Ukraine in 2025, Italian media reported on July 10.
Attack shows Ukraine's need for more air defense, Pentagon says ahead of NATO summit
Russia's mass attack on Ukrainian cities highlights the need to continue provide support to Kyiv, specifically air defense systems, ahead of the NATO summit in Washington D.C., Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said on July 8.
Germany confirms delivery of Patriot system, ammunition, other aid to Ukraine
The package will include ammunition for the Leopard 1 tank, 9,000 rounds of ammunition for anti-aircraft guns Gepard, 55,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition from German domestic stocks, as well as 58,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition.
US announces new defense aid package for Ukraine worth $150 million
The package includes missiles for air defense systems, ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS), artillery rounds, and other critical capabilities drawn from U.S. stocks, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
NATO agreed to commit 40 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine next year, source tells Reuters
Allied leaders are expected to approve the commitment during the NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11, the news agency said.
Netherlands completes export license for 24 F-16s, jets to reach Ukraine 'soon'
The Dutch defense minister did not disclose the exact date or other delivery details, citing "operational security" concerns.
Ukraine working to secure 'guaranteed' military funding agreement from NATO allies, Deputy PM says
Ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine is focused on establishing a "guaranteed" military funding commitment from NATO allies, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said on June 28.
Updated: US to announce $150 million military aid package to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, sources familiar with the matter said that HAWK air defense interceptors will also be included in the aid package that is now expected to be unveiled on July 1.
EU to start transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets 'before summer break,' EU official says
Ukraine will receive the first payment of 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) from the profits of Russian assets frozen in the EU "before the summer break," EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on June 21.
Hungarian opposition leader won't support military aid to Ukraine
TISZA party leader Peter Magyar said on June 18 that he supports Ukraine's right to self defense but does not support sending weapons to Kyiv.
'Deliberate delays' to F-16 training will mean more jets than pilots, Ukrainian MP says
The U.S. is "deliberately delaying" F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots, resulting in a situation where there will be "fewer trained pilots than fighter jets," Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova said to the Times in an article published on June 17.
Ammunition from Prague-led initiative arriving in Ukraine, Czech foreign minister says
Ammunition provided under the Czech-led initiative is now arriving in Ukraine and will continue to flow, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky told RFE/RL on June 13.
Stoltenberg: NATO fails to agree on long-term financial support for Ukraine
NATO allies have "not yet agreed" on a long-term financial pledge for Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Jun 14 after a two-day meeting of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels.
Germany announces new military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS, Leopards
Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S.
IFU to provide Ukraine with 152 mm shells worth $376 million
The Dutch Defense Ministry announced it will contribute to the IFU's initiative, but it has not revealed the number of shells to be delivered due to security concerns.
Media: Slovenia secretly provided Ukraine with military supplies during US aid delay
Slovenia had sent 26 armored fighting vehicles, three infantry fighting vehicles, and a shipment of drones to Ukraine.
Lithuania to send 14 M113 armored personnel carriers for Ukraine's demining efforts
Lithuania will send Ukraine 14 M113 armored personnel carriers to assist in the country's demining efforts, the country's defense ministry announced on June 12.
Slovak defense minister says sending fighter jets to Ukraine was 'treason,' files criminal complaint
"Weakening the armed forces in this way, contrary to the constitution, cannot be described in our political dictionary as anything other than treason," Robert Kalinak said in comments reported by the Czech news outlet iROZHLAS.
Netherlands allocates 60 million euros for Ukrainian drone purchases
The Dutch government will provide 60 million euros ($64.4 million) to bolster Ukraine's aerial and naval drone purchasing and production, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced on June 11.
US lifted weapons ban for Ukraine's Azov Brigade, WP reports
The United States will allow Ukraine's Azov Brigade to use weapons provided by the U.S. to fight Russia's full-scale invasion, the U.S. State Department announced on June 10, reversing a long-standing policy.
AP: US to announce $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, including HIMARS rockets
The U.S. is preparing to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth $225 million, the Associated Press reported on June 6, citing unnamed American officials.
US 'micromanaging' war effort in Ukraine, Speaker Johnson says
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he disagrees with imposing restrictions on Kyiv regarding the use of U.S.-supplied weapons and criticized the Biden administration's "micromanaging the war effort in Ukraine," Voice of America reported on June 5.
US allowed Ukraine to down planes in Russian airspace since start of full-scale war, White House says
The U.S. gave Kyiv permission at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion to down military aircraft flying in Russian territory if they pose a threat to Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said at a press briefing on June 4 in response to a question on the use of U.S.-supplied weapons on Russian territory.
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