Netherlands to procure $164 million in F-16 munitions for Ukraine
The Netherlands will procure 150 million euros ($164 million) worth of munitions for Ukraine’s F-16 jets, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced on March 20.
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Over the past few days, Germany, Belgium, and Finland announced aid packages for Ukraine totaling over 1 billion euros, a critical boost to Kyiv's military from Europe as the U.S. continues to squabble over and delay a $60 billion package of its own. While the latest assistance pledged is
Umerov: Ukraine presents its plan for 2024 at Ramstein
Kyiv presented its key allies a war plan for 2024 as more military assistance have been announced during the 20th Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on March 19.
Ukraine war latest: Germany announces $540 million aid package for Kyiv; reports of fighting ongoing in Belgorod Oblast
Key developments on March 19: * Germany announces aid package for Ukraine worth $540 million * Anti-Kremlin militia claims fighting ongoing in Belgorod Oblast * Gunvor: Russia has lost 600,000 barrels of daily oil-refining capacity due to drone attacks * Shmyhal: Ukraine hopes to get enough shells by April * Borrell proposes using 90%
Pentagon launches website to oversee US military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. Defense Department's Office of the Inspector General on March 19 announced that it had launched a website to track U.S. military and other assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine, Estonia begin drafting bilateral security agreement
Ukraine and Estonia have started work on a draft bilateral security agreement, the Presidential Office said on March 19.
Czech President: Czech Republic trying to deliver ammunition 'as quickly as possible'
The Czech Republic is trying to deliver ammunition to Ukraine 'as quickly as possible,' Czech Republic President Petr Pavel said on March 18.
Senator Graham: US should designate Russia state sponsor of terrorism
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called on the U.S. presidential administration to support Russia's inclusion in the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
Ukraine war latest: EU gives final approval of $5.5 billion in defense aid to Kyiv
Key developments on March 17-18: * EU gives final approval to $5.5 billion for military aid to Ukraine * Deputy minister: Russia fires 7 times more shells than Ukraine * US Senator Graham in Kyiv: 'If you want aid to Ukraine, you'd better start talking to American taxpayers' * Ukrainian government allocating $128
US Senator Graham in Kyiv: 'If you want aid to Ukraine, you'd better start talking to American taxpayers'
At a press conference in Kyiv, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said 70% of Republicans in the Senate understand the need for aid for Ukraine, adding that if Russian President Vladimir Putin is not to be stopped now, there will be "a war between Russia and NATO." Yet, he added that as political leaders, they need to address their own people, too.
WSJ: Ammunition suppliers for Czech-led initiative to aid Ukraine include Russian allies, Czech officials say
The ammunition suppliers taking part in the Czech-led initiative to provide Ukraine with artillery shells include "some allies of Russia," the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing unnamed Czech officials.
Kuleba calls Blinken to discuss unblocking Ukraine aid stalled in Congress
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on X on March 16 that he held a telephone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the potential unblocking of aid for Ukraine that has been stuck in Congress since autumn 2023.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian units begin rotation after fighting 'for a long time,' Syrskyi says
Key developments on March 14: * Syrskyi: Ukraine begins rotation of troops who have been fighting 'for a long time' * Russian reconnaissance troops forced to retreat after failed attempt to cross Dnipro, Ukraine says * Russia claims fighting in Kursk, Belgorod oblasts amid ongoing anti-Kremlin militia raid * Military: Russian troops intensify attacks
Bulgaria confirms long-awaited armored personnel carriers headed to Ukraine
After months of delays, 100 Bulgarian armored personnel carriers are on their way to Ukraine by rail, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev confirmed on March 14.
Bundestag votes against Taurus missiles for Ukraine for third time in 2024
Of the 687 lawmakers who participated in the vote, 494 voted against the delivery, with 188 voting in favor and five abstaining.
The Hill: Johnson signals potential change in stance on Ukraine to Republican senators
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson addressed Republican senators at their annual retreat on March 13, where he floated the idea that the long-obstructed Ukraine aid package could be made into a loan or lend-lease program for the benefit of U.S. taxpayers, the Hill reported on March 14.
Bloomberg: European Investment Bank in talks on investing in EU defense sector
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is in talks to invest in defense companies amid heightened urgency to scale up Europe's defense industry, Bloomberg reported on March 13.
US House Democrats start gathering signatures to force vote on Ukraine aid
U.S. House of Representatives Democrats began collecting signatures on March 12 to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a Ukraine aid bill via a discharge petition, Reuters reported.
Media: Next Ramstein summit to be held on March 19 in Germany
The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will be held on March 19 at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the U.S. Air Force in Europe's press service told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).
Estonian FM announces imminent signing of security agreement with Ukraine
Estonia plans to sign a bilateral agreement on security guarantees under the Group of Seven (G7) Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on March 8 during the joint press conference in Vilnius.
Czech official: Allies yet to collect full funding for 800,000 shells earmarked for Ukraine
Czech National Security Advisor Tomas Pojar argued Czech President Petr Pavel’s statement about finishing the funds' allocation for purchasing 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, Czech outlet Denik reported on March 8.
Bloomberg: Ukraine’s allies have almost finished collecting funds to purchase shells through Czech-led allied initiative
Ukraine’s allies have nearly raised the required funding to buy 800,000 artillery shells through a Czech-led allied initiative, Bloomberg reported on March 6, citing a government official familiar with the matter.
Investigation: Estonian arms dealer supplied equipment to Ukraine at inflated price
An Estonian arms dealer sold laser target markers destined for the Ukrainian military at an inflated price, allegedly making millions of euros at the expense of the German taxpayers, according to an investigation by Estonian newspaper Ekspress and German newspaper Die Welt published on March 5.
France releases list of aid donated to Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The newly published list of 50 items includes 30 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, 38 AMX10 armored fighting vehicles, 250 VAB armored vehicles in various modifications, 160 drones, and 10 drone-detecting systems.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine signs long-term security agreement with Netherlands
Key developments on March 1: * Rutte signs Dutch-Ukrainian long-term security agreement in Kharkiv * Military: Ukraine partially retakes ground near Avdiivka while Russia pushes toward Chasiv Yar * Defense Ministry: Ukraine downs 13 Russian aircraft in February * Russian proxy says air defense active in occupied Crimea amid reported explosions * WSJ: Russia's peace
France will order 100 drones for Ukraine
France will order 100 drones from the French company Delair that will arrive in Ukraine this summer, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu announced on Feb. 29.
Lecornu: Air bombs more useful for Ukraine than fighter jets
France will focus on providing Ukraine with air bombs and not Mirage fighters, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu reportedly said at a meeting of the country's Defense Committee of the National Assembly on Feb. 26.
Johnson says House will consider Ukraine aid 'as soon as government is funded'
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told the Voice of America (VoA) on Feb. 29 that his chamber would consider $60 billion in aid for Ukraine "as soon as the government is funded."
Finnish Defense Minister: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russia
Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to strike Russian territory, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Finnish Broadcasting Company on Feb. 29.
Ukraine war latest: Russia attempts to push Ukrainian troops out of Krynky using 'human waves'
Key developments on Feb. 28: * Military: Russia uses 'human wave' attacks near Krynky in Kherson Oblast * Belgium pledges $216 million to Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine * Bulgaria to send 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine 'in few days,' defense minister says * Von der Leyen urges Europe to use windfall profits
Bulgarian defense minister: Bulgaria to send 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine 'in few days'
Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev announced the delivery of 100 armored personnel carriers (APC) "in a few days," the Bulgarian channel BTV reported on Feb. 28.
Netherlands orders 9 howitzers for Ukraine from Czechia
The Dutch Defense Ministry ordered nine DITA howitzers from Czech manufacturers for Ukraine, its press service reported on Feb. 27.
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