Section: Economy
US and G7 are preparing a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia on February 24
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland noted on February 16, 2023, that the United States, together with its G7 partners, is preparing a new large-scale package of sanctions, which is planned to be announced closer to the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Source: US Under Secretary of...
Canada will allocate 7.5M Canadian dollars for demining and training of Ukrainian sappers
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, announced that her country plans to allocate an additional 7.5 million Canadian dollars for demining and training of Ukrainian sappers. She said this during a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko on February 16, 2023. Source: The press service of the...
European Commission officially presented the 10th package of sanctions against Russia
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on February 15, 2023, that the European Commission presented the tenth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, including sanctions against Iranian organizations. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “For almost one year now,...
Ukraine will receive $10M from Japan for UNESCO projects
The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova reported on February 14, 2023, that the government of Japan will provide financial assistance to Ukraine for the implementation of the project Support for Ukraine in culture and education through UNESCO. Source: The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine...
EU will create a working group on the use of Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson noted on February 14, 2023, that the EU Working Group will be created in the European Union to look at using frozen Russian assets for the recovery of Ukraine. Source: The Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson “In principle, it is clear-cut: Russia must pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine....
New Zealand has imposed sanctions against Iran due to the supply of drones to Russia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta noted on February 15, 2023, that the government of New Zealand has announced new sanctions against Iranian citizens and companies involved in the supply of drones to Russia. Source: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...
World Bank allocates $50M to repair roads and bridges in Ukraine
The World Bank announced on February 10, 2023, the allocation of 50 million dollars for the repair and restoration of Ukraine’s transport network and for the provision of immediate humanitarian aid and recovery. Source: The World Bank “The World Bank announced today a new $50 million project to repair and restore Ukraine’s transport...
USAID will allocate $60M to strengthen Ukraine’s cyber security
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine noted on February 10, 2023, that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide Ukraine with $60 million to strengthen cyber security. Source: The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine “USAID announced that it will allocate 60 million dollars to...
10th package of sanctions will include Russian propagandists, – EU Commission President
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the head of the European Council Charles Michel on February 9, 2023, that the tenth package of EU sanctions will target not only Russian politicians and the military but also propagandists who share...
Who supports Russia in France?
Who supports Russia in France? From the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there was an almost unequivocal consensus in French politics to condemn the aggression. Any justification of Russia’s actions by party leaders would be considered political suicide. However, the level of support which France should provide...