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Italy commits €13 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund
Italy has pledged to contribute €13 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy.
The agreement was signed by Italy’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa, in the presence of Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Andarak.
The funds will be allocated for procuring equipment, repair works, and strengthening Ukraine's energy system amid ongoing Russian assaults. Established in 2022, the Fund aggregates international aid for the …
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Amidst U.S. tensions, Ukraine's resistance strengthens as Europe rallies against Russian ambitions
In a revealing blog post, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might need to abandon some of his ambitious plans amid a fallout in Washington.
Despite a tense exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and then U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House, Kovalenko reassured allies that no catastrophe had unfolded. He noted that while Zelensky's visit might not have been a complete success, …
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Norway pledges increased aid to Ukraine amidst Trump-Zelensky tensions
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed in an interview with NRK that the government will soon approach parliament with a proposal to increase financial aid to Kyiv.
Late last year, the Norwegian Parliament agreed to provide 35 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $3.12 billion) for military and civilian support to Ukraine this year. Now, the Norwegian authorities aim to augment this aid package.
On Sunday, the head of the Norwegian government will travel to London for talks …
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German leaders push to unblock Ukraine aid amid rising U.S.-Ukraine tensions
Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has called for the swift allocation of €3 billion for Ukraine, emphasizing Europe's and Germany's support for the nation. Amid a dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Habeck, representing the Green Party, urged Europe and Germany to act promptly, as reported by Spiegel.
He specifically urged the issuance of €3 billion to bolster Ukraine’s defense. "Germany and Europe stand by Ukraine. We will not let them …
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U.S. approves $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms sale to Israel totaling nearly $3 billion.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the details of the deal, highlighting a multi-faceted package.
The U.S. Congress was quickly notified about the forthcoming deliveries without the deal undergoing usual examination by the relevant foreign relations committees.
The planned shipments to Israel will include more than 35,500 MK-84 aerial bombs, over 4,000 MQ-1 Predator …