Austria to allocate nearly $5.4 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration
The allocated funds will be spent on urgently needed spare parts, generators, and repair lines, according to Der Standard.
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Ukraine to receive 100 missiles from UK in May, UK defense secretary says
London also sent Kyiv more than 30 pallets of parts, including anti-mine equipment, over a million rounds of small arms ammunition, 20 Viking armored amphibious vehicles, and over 4,000 items of military clothing.
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with 6 radars within German-led air defense initiative
The approximate date of the radars' arrival in Ukraine, as well as the amount of Lithuanian contribution, were not specified.
Latvia to allocate additional $11 million for Czech-led initiative to buy artillery shells for Ukraine
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds said additional funds would allow the allies to buy over 3,000 rounds of 155 mm shells.
Ambassador: Germany to supply Ukraine with another IRIS-T air defense system in May
Berlin will provide Kyiv with another IRIS-T air defense system in May, German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jager said on May 13.
Media: Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets 'within weeks'
The Evening Standard's source did not reveal which of the allies will be the first one to deliver the planes.
Belgium to allocate nearly $10 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration
The additional funds will be directed to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Belgium Development Cooperation Minister Caroline Gennez said.
Zelensky congratulates newly elected North Macedonian president
President Volodymyr Zelensky extended congratulations, in a post on X, to Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova for her win in North Macedonia's presidential election.
Right-wing opposition wins elections in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's conservative opposition party won a decisive victory in the country's dual parliamentary and presidential elections on May 8, according to preliminary results.
Minister: Ukraine to produce more weapons worth $10 billion if financed
"We have additional non-contracted capacities, and we want them to be financed at the expense of European funds," Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin said on May 6.
Media: Finland considers building TNT factory in response to war in Ukraine
"We need to increase the production of explosives significantly. Therefore, we must seriously consider the role of domestic industry in this matter," Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said.
Icelandic parliament adopts resolution on long-term support for Ukraine
The resolution aims to support the independence, sovereignty, borders, the safety of civilians, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction work in Ukraine, the statement read.
Minister: Belgium to allocate $213 million for German-led air defense initiative
Belgium will pledge 200 million euros ($213 million) for the German-led air defense initiative and supply Ukraine with rockets, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced on April 26.
Ukrainians with terminated passports will be allowed to stay in Germany, Berlin Senate says
Ukrainian refugees can get a temporary residence permit or prolong a valid one in Germany even if their passports are terminated, Deutsche Welle reported on April 25, citing a representative of the Berlin Senate.
Latvian defense minister: Drone coalition raises over $535 million to buy drones for Ukraine
A drone coalition co-led by the U.K. and Latvia has collected over 500 million euros ($535 million) to purchase drones for Ukraine, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds wrote on X on April 24.
Zelensky: Ukraine could sign bilateral security agreements with US, Nordic, Baltic states in near future
The president said Ukraine is moving towards "an important agreement with the U.S.," adding that the agreement could happen after Congress approves the $61 aid bill for Ukraine that awaits an upcoming vote on April 20.
Slovak citizens raise $2.8 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
Nearly 40,000 Slovaks contributed to the initiative, with an average donation worth 64 euros ($68), according to the "Ammunition for Ukraine" website.
Danish commander-in-chief meets Syrskyi, Umerov to discuss further assistance for Ukraine
Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Armed Forces Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard visited Kyiv and met his counterpart Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on April 20, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief wrote on Facebook.
Stoltenberg: NATO working to give Ukraine more air defense systems
NATO members are discussing sending some of their air defense systems to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a press conference after the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers meeting in Capri on April 18.
Zelensky: Allies can defend Ukraine in the same way as they protected Israel
"By defending Israel, the free world demonstrated that unity (among allies) is not only possible but 100% effective," Zelensky said after a meeting with top military and security officials . "The allies' decisive actions prevented the success of terrorism and loss of infrastructure and forced the aggressor to cool down."
Czech PM: Allies contract first 180,000 artillery shells for Ukraine
Czech President Petr Pavel announced in February that the Czech Republic had identified 500,000 155 mm shells and 300,000 122 mm shells outside of Europe that could be bought and sent to Ukraine after the necessary funds were allocated.
European Commission approves $53 billion reform plan for Ukraine
The EU approved the financial aid package for Ukraine in February, allocating two-thirds of the amount in loans and one-third in grants. Ukraine has agreed to implement various reforms as part of the conditions for receiving the funds.
Netherlands allocates additional $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine
The Netherlands allocated an additional one billion euros ($1.1 billion) in military aid and 400 million euros ($425 million) for renovation to assist Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 12 after the call with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Lithuania provides Ukraine with generators, anti-drone systems
Lithuania has provided Ukraine with 610 million euros ($655 million) in aid since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, according to the statement.
Germany delivers artillery shells, drones, armored vehicles to Ukraine
Berlin sent a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, containing artillery shells, drones, and armored vehicles, among other supplies, the German government said on April 10.
Macron, Sunak agree to increase aid for Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 8 and discussed further support for Ukraine, among other issues, as reported on the websites of the U.K. government and the Elysee Palace.
Belgium pledges $107 million to Ukraine for F-16 aircraft maintenance
Belgian Ministers Council approved the 25th assistance package for Ukraine, including 100 million euros ($107 million) for F-16 service through the international "fighter jet coalition," Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced on March 29.
Zelensky meets European parliamentary leaders to discuss assistance for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings with the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group and the French National Assembly delegations on March 28, the Presidential Office reported.
Germany delivers tank ammunition, shells, drones, armored vehicles to Ukraine
Berlin announced on March 28 military delivery to Ukraine, which contains armored vehicles, ammunition, and drones, among others, the Federal Government's press office reported.
UK Defense Ministry: First 10 Ukrainian pilots complete RAF flight training
According to the U.K. Defense Ministry's report, the cohort completed basic training and will move to advanced flying training provided by the French Air Force before learning to fly F-16 fighter jets.
Bloomberg: Germany allocates $325 million to Czech-led initiative for Ukraine
Berlin has pledged 300 million euros ($325 million) to a Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of artillery shells, Bloomberg reported on March 21, citing people familiar with the decision.
Media: Czechia sends Ukraine its last Soviet Mi-24 helicopters
This is the third time Czechia has supplied Ukraine with helicopters. Prague sent four Mi-24 helicopters in July 2022 and then sent more in July 2023 without specifying the numbers and models.
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