US Secretary of State arrived in Ukraine and announced $2B in US military aid for Europe
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit on September 8, 2022. He will announce the signing of a new aid package worth of $2 billion for Ukraine and 18 other states threatened by the Russian aggression. Source: The US State Department This is the third visit of the US Secretary of State to Ukraine since...
Ukraine received high-precision Excalibur munitions from the USA
On September 8, 2022, it became known that the US sent Ukraine its high-precision Excalibur artillery shells with GPS guidance, which are capable of hitting a target at a distance of 40.5 kilometers. Source: US officials The Pentagon supplied these shells to the Ukrainian military forces for the first time ever, according to a plan to replenish...
Russians will no longer be able to obtain EU visas under a simplified procedure: details
On September 6, 2022, it became known, that the European Commission has approved a proposal to completely suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia from September 12, 2022. Source: The European Commission “A country like Russia, waging a war of aggression, should not qualify for visa facilitations as long as it continues...
Absolute majority of Europeans support Ukraine and reduce dependence on Russian gas, – survey
The absolute majority of Europeans support Ukraine in connection with the attack of the Russian Federation. 92% support humanitarian aid, 90% – providing shelter to Ukrainians who travel abroad due to the war, and 78% – economic sanctions against Russian elites and businesses. Source: The summer 2022 Standard Eurobarometer survey ...
European Parliament supports Ukraine’s initiative on a tribunal for Russian President
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak called for support for the creation of an international tribunal for the political leadership of Russia on September 5, 2022. Source: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the head of the President’s Office...
Ukraine has already verified $326bln in direct losses from Russia’s aggression
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal, following the results of the 8th meeting of the Association Council between the EU and Ukraine on Monday, September 5, 2022, said that $17 billion is needed for quick restoration, of which $3.4 billion Ukraine will receive this year. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “The...
Ukraine will receive €500M from the EU, – Ukraine’s Prime Minister
Ukraine’s Prime Minister reported on September 5, 2022, that Ukraine signed 5 agreements with the EU, which would bring Ukraine closer to joining the European Union and contribute to the stability of the state in the war against the Russian aggressor. Source: Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal Ukraine will receive 500 million...
European Union will allocate €10M for education and health care in Ukraine
Vice President of the European Commission said on September 1, 2022, that the European Union will direct ten million euros to support the Ukrainian education system and will also support Ukrainians in the field of health care. Source: Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas “Currently, there are about half a million...
4,000 Ukrainian soldiers have already been trained abroad
Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted on September 1, 2022, that more than four thousand servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine underwent training in 14 partner countries to perform tasks on foreign models of weapons and military equipment. Source: Deputy Chief of the Main...
EU foreign ministers agreed to stop the simplified visa regime with Russia
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on August 31, 2022, that the ministers of foreign affairs of the EU countries have reached political agreements regarding the issuance of Schengen visas for citizens of the Russian Federation: the simplified procedure for issuing visas will be completely...
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