Aid to Ukraine
Top sponsor significantly reduces military aid to Ukraine
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Denmark will only allocate half of its military aid to Ukraine next year compared to 2025. This amount is forecast to continue to decrease sharply after 2026.
Belgium publicly discloses reasons for hesitation to use Russian assets to provide aid to Ukraine
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has just made public security concerns and pressure from Russia that have caused Brussels to " shaken hands" on a plan to use frozen Russian assets.
In contrast to the EU, Italy steps one step away from its commitment to provide military aid to Ukraine
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Italy has suddenly suspended its participation in NATO's arms procurement program for Ukraine, citing ongoing discussions on the possibility of a ceasefire.
US cuts financial aid to Ukraine, forces NATO to buy weapons at the original price
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that he has completely ended financial aid to Ukraine, requiring NATO countries to pay 100% of their weapons purchases.
Italy withdraws Ukrainian military aid plan from agenda at the last minute
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The decree on military aid to Ukraine next year has been withdrawn from the agenda by Italy, amid internal tensions over its support for Kiev.
The huge amount of aid suspected of being seized in the Ukraine corruption scandal
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov said more than $100 billion in aid from the West may have fallen into the pockets of corrupt Ukrainian officials.
Germany considers Ukraine's corruption fraud an unfortunate event, pledges to maintain aid
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Germany has affirmed that it will continue to provide aid to Ukraine, considering the corruption crackdown in Kiev as a positive signal for the process of joining the European Union (EU).
Sweden refuses to bear the additional burden of military aid to Ukraine
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Sweden has said that Nordic countries cannot continue to bear the current large share of Ukrainian military aid, calling on the EU to share responsibility.
France risks paying a heavy price when supplying Rafale fighters to Ukraine
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European lawmaker Thierry Mariani warned that French taxpayers will face a major financial burden from the Rafale fighter sale deal to Ukraine.
Germany cautious about long-range missile aid to Ukraine
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed on November 19 that Berlin would provide long-range missile systems to Ukraine, but declined to provide details.
Disagreements between Hungary and the EU put Ukraine support plan at risk of stagnation
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to strongly opposes the new EU aid plan for Ukraine, fearing a prolonged financial crisis.
Ukraine still needs hundreds of billions of dollars in aid even if the conflict ends
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According to Europe's financial scenario, Ukraine still needs $146.5 billion even if the conflict ends in 2026.
Shy confidence, Europe's aid to Ukraine is at risk of declining
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The EU is considering increasing supervision in Ukraine following the corruption scandal, while worrying that a decline in confidence could affect Europe's aid level.
France begins to be cautious in aiding Ukraine
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France has signaled to tighten control of aid to Ukraine following a series of corruption scandals, in the context of raising many concerns about the risk of budget loss.
EU risks being sued by domestic subjects if it seizes Russian assets
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Euroclear - a financial institution based in Europe - suddenly warned that it could sue the EU if forced to participate in the seizure of Russian assets.
