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Kyiv: EU's continued support for Ukraine - €134 billion in aid and humanitarian initiatives for 2024
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, along with its member states, has supplied Ukraine with over €134 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military aid, according to the press office of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
The office highlighted that in 2024, the EU endorsed the creation of a €50 billion Ukraine Facility, out of which €16 billion has already been allocated. The EU also adapted the regulations for utilizing …
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Russia denies Trump's announcement of second U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh
Moscow has unexpectedly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of negotiations with Russia about ending the war against Ukraine, slated for February 25 in Riyadh. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated to Russian media that no U.S.-Russia meeting is planned on the mentioned date.
"I cannot confirm this. No meeting is being prepared in Riyadh," he said.
According to Ryabkov, intensive preparatory work is necessary before holding such a meeting, …
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Zelensky rejects Trump’s claim of U.S. assistance as debt
Speaking at the press conference "Ukraine: Year 2025", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he does not acknowledge the U.S. assistance as debt, contrary to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims. According to Zelensky, an agreement was reached with the previous U.S. administration categorizing the aid as a grant.
"Regarding the agreement, I mentioned earlier; it all started with our victory plan. We believe Russia is occupying our territories, and we must defend them against the …
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NATO plans strategic pipeline expansion to strengthen eastern flank against Russia
NATO is reportedly considering the construction of a new network of pipelines to enhance military preparedness against potential Russian aggression, according to documents from Germany's Bundeswehr, as reported by Der Spiegel.
The proposed pipeline would connect Germany with Poland and the Czech Republic, ensuring a steady supply of jet fuel to NATO forces positioned on its eastern flank in the event of a conflict. German military officials have stressed that the absence of such a robust fuel …
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Ukraine's Security Chief reveals foiled Russian assassination plans against Budanov and Zelensky
During the "Ukraine. Year 2025" Forum, Vasyl Maliuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service, revealed startling information: over the course of three years of full-scale conflict, 102 Russian intelligence networks were uncovered in Ukraine.
"Among them were those who aimed to eliminate our Commander-in-Chief, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky," he emphasized. Maliuk pointed out that Russian intelligence agencies had attempted to assassinate Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defense …