Section: International

      Canada and partners discussed the supply of tanks to Ukraine
      Feb04

      Canada and partners discussed the supply of tanks to Ukraine

      The Minister of Defense of Canada Anita Anand noted on February 3, 2023, on Twitter that Canada and its allies have agreed on approaches to transfer modern military equipment to Ukraine and maintain it in good condition. Source: The Minister of Defense of Canada Anita Anand “I met with colleagues from Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal,...

      US approved the first transfer of confiscated Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine
      Feb04

      US approved the first transfer of confiscated Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine

      US Attorney General Merrick Garland noted on February 3, 2023, during the meeting with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, that he authorized the first transfer of confiscated funds of Russian oligarchs for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Source: US Attorney General Merrick Garland “Today I am announcing that I have authorized...

      EU countries agreed on introducing a price cap on Russian petroleum products
      Feb04

      EU countries agreed on introducing a price cap on Russian petroleum products

      The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU noted on February 3, 2023, on Twitter, that the EU would introduce a price cap on Russian oil products: 100 USD for diesel, and 45 USD for various oils. Source: The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU “EU ambassadors today approved the price caps on petroleum products ahead of final...

      USA announced a new package of defense aid to Ukraine worth more than $2B
      Feb04

      USA announced a new package of defense aid to Ukraine worth more than $2B

      The US Department of Defense officially announced the allocation of a new package of defense assistance to Ukraine in the total amount of more than $2 billion on February 3, 2023, which provides for the supply of, among other things, air defense equipment, infantry fighting vehicles, anti-tank equipment, as well as missiles for HIMARS. Source:...

      24th EU-Ukraine summit took place in Ukraine’s capital: photo, video
      Feb03

      24th EU-Ukraine summit took place in Ukraine’s capital: photo, video

      The 24th EU-Ukraine summit was held in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv on February 3, 2023. 15 European Commissioners as part of the European Commission’s collegium headed by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visited the capital of Ukraine. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of the...

      European Commission published a report on the compliance of Ukrainian laws with EU legislation
      Feb03

      European Commission published a report on the compliance of Ukrainian laws with EU legislation

      On February 3, 2023, it became known, that the European Commission has published reports assessing the ability of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to commit to joining the European Union. In general, the European Commission’s assessment of Ukraine’s efforts to join the EU is positive, although the report also reflects areas that need...

      570 tons of energy equipment have already arrived in Ukraine from Sweden: photos
      Feb03

      570 tons of energy equipment have already arrived in Ukraine from Sweden: photos

      The Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko noted on February 2, 2023, that Ukraine received from Sweden 46 trucks with equipment for energy needs with a total weight of about 570 tons, half of which Ukraine received in the past two weeks. Source: The Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko “Russians are mercilessly...

      International center for prosecuting the crime of Russian aggression will be created in The Hague
      Feb03

      International center for prosecuting the crime of Russian aggression will be created in The Hague

      The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on February 2, 2023, during a joint press conference with the head of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that the European Union would create an international center in The Hague, which will deal with the prosecution of the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. Source: The...

      EU Council allocated to Ukraine the 7th package of financial aid worth €545M
      Feb03

      EU Council allocated to Ukraine the 7th package of financial aid worth €545M

      The European Council adopted a decision on February 2, 2023, to allocate the seventh tranche of 500 million euros under the European Peace Facility, which will be spent on the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as 45 million euros to ensure the training of the Ukrainian military. Source: The European Council “Ahead of the summit...

      EU will adopt the 10th package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, 2023
      Feb02

      EU will adopt the 10th package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, 2023

      The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on February 2, 2023, during the joint press conference with the Ukrainian President in Kyiv, that the European Union would complete work on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia by the anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine on...