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      Germany has provided Ukraine with a 150 million euro loan for social expenditures
      May25

      Germany has provided Ukraine with a 150 million euro loan for social expenditures

      KfW on behalf of the German Federal Government signed a loan agreement amounting to EUR 150 million with the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance today. Source: Christiane Laibach, Member of the Executive Board of KfW Group “The funds made available under the Economic Emergency Aid Programme represent direct and rapid support for the Ukrainian...

      Croatia offers Adriatic ports for transport of Ukrainian grain
      May25

      Croatia offers Adriatic ports for transport of Ukrainian grain

      Croatia’s Adriatic ports may offer an alternative route for transporting grain from Ukraine, whose Black Sea ports remain blocked. Source: Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Croatia Andreja Metelko Zgombic “During the debate, I pointed out that Croatia’s Adriatic ports are at your disposal and can be a short and...

      Ukraine will start construction of Eurorail
      May25

      Ukraine will start construction of Eurorail

      Ukraine will begin the phased construction of a narrow European track to connect its railroad with the European one. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal According to him, at first, it will be a combination of large hubs and large cities, and then a gradual expansion across the country. Also, two new checkpoints on the western...

      The US Treasury Department decided to deprive Russia of the opportunity to service its national debt
      May25

      The US Treasury Department decided to deprive Russia of the opportunity to service its national debt

      The US Treasury Department will not renew the general license, which temporarily allowed Russia to make payments to service its foreign debt in dollars under sanctions. Source: The US Treasury Department The demand comes into force on the night of May 25. The expiration of the general license means that Russia will not be able to legally pay its...

      The war in Ukraine has shown that security cannot be exchanged for economic gain, – NATO Secretary-General
      May25

      The war in Ukraine has shown that security cannot be exchanged for economic gain, – NATO Secretary-General

      Russia’s war in Ukraine has shown how economic relations with authoritarian regimes can create vulnerabilities. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg “The war in Ukraine demonstrates how economic relations with authoritarian regimes can create vulnerabilities – over-reliance on the import of key commodities, like...

      Ukraine received Mi-24 attack helicopters from the Czech Republic
      May25

      Ukraine received Mi-24 attack helicopters from the Czech Republic

      The Czech government has provided Ukraine with a number of Soviet-designed Mi-24 attack helicopters. According to The Military Balance for 2021, the Czech Republic had only 7 Mi-24D helicopters at its disposal. It is probable that the Czech government handed over to Ukraine all seven available helicopters of this type. The Czech Ministry of...

      Operational information on May 25, 2022 regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine
      May25

      Operational information on May 25, 2022 regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine

      The heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people against a Russian military invasion continues on the 91st day. Russia increased the use of aircraft in support of its ground troops’ offensive. The lack of high-precision missile weapon stockpiles means that the russian army is now looking for other ways of destroying critical military and...

      The West will not force Ukrainians to give their land to Putin, – Polish President
      May25

      The West will not force Ukrainians to give their land to Putin, – Polish President

      Western politicians are wrong to think that they can persuade Ukrainians to make concessions to Putin and give him part of the territory of Ukraine. Source: Polish President Andrzej Duda “There is little hope, in my view, for a peace that will rely on Western Europe forcing the Ukrainians to give up their land to Putin and agree to his...

      $ 13 billion – the cost of destroyed enemy equipment by Ukrainians since the beginning of the war
      May25

      $ 13 billion – the cost of destroyed enemy equipment by Ukrainians since the beginning of the war

      Our defenders destroyed $ 13 billion in enemy equipment during  the 90 days of full-scale war. The cruiser “Moscow” was the most expensive object destroyed. Cruise missile “Moscow” destroyed by Ukraine’s defenders is worth$ 750 million. In addition the IL-76 transport plane ($ 86 million) and the large landing ship...

      Turkey proposes to create a medical corridor in Ukraine
      May24

      Turkey proposes to create a medical corridor in Ukraine

      Turkey proposes to organize a medical corridor in Ukraine, which could be used to evacuate the sick and wounded from the war zone. Source: The head of the Turkish Ministry of Health Fahrettin Koca “Turkey sends medicines and drugs to Ukraine as part of humanitarian aid. It is necessary to create a reliable medical corridor for the...