The OSCE suspends projects in Ukraine due to Russia’s veto
OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Poland, Zbigniew Rau, and OSCE Secretary General, Helga Maria Schmid, have announced that the OSCE has initiated steps to close the office of the Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. Source: OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Poland, Zbigniew Rau “Regrettably, despite the overwhelming...
France will provide Ukraine with 6 more Caesar howitzers and armoured vehicles
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Ukraine will soon receive additional modern Caesar howitzers, as well as other military, economic and humanitarian aid to fight Russian aggression. Source: The President of France Emmanuel Macron “France will deliver swiftly equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself, including 6 more Caesar...
Canada will provide Ukraine with 39 armoured vehicles and drone cameras
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after the NATO summit in Madrid said that his country would send more than 30 armoured vehicles and several new drone cameras to Ukraine. Source: Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau “In the face of Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine — an attack on democracy, human rights, freedom, and security...
Ukraine received a €446.8 million loan from the World Bank
Ukraine received a loan from the World Bank in the amount of 446.8 million euros, of which 424.6 million euros were guaranteed by the UK. Source: Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko “Ukraine received a loan under the World Bank project “Public Expenditure Support to Ensure Sustainable Public Administration in...
Turkey has prepared 20 ships for the export of grain from Ukraine
Turkey continues its diplomatic efforts to open corridors for the export of grain from Ukraine, there are already about 20 ships in the region ready to carry out this mission. Source: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “We will continue to support telephone diplomacy with Putin and Mr Zelenskyy. We have a road map, implementation of...
Ukraine is able to repel Russian troops this year, – UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters in Madrid that the Ukrainian authorities have a realistic plan capable of changing the course of the war, and shared it with partners. Source: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Asked about Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plans to win this year, Johnson said he was optimistic about Kyiv’s ability and...
Ukraine breaks off diplomatic relations with Syria
Ukraine breaks off diplomatic relations with Syria without breaking consular relations in response to Syria’s recognition of the self-proclaimed “Luhansk People’s Republic” and “Donetsk People’s Republic”. Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine...
NATO will provide Ukraine with modern Western weapons, – NATO Secretary-General
Ukraine needs modern weapons to fight Russian aggression, and NATO will assist it in the transition from post-Soviet weapons to modern weapons. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has stated that the Allies do not have a list of exceptions to the types of weapons that can be supplied to Ukraine....
Greece is ready to provide ships to export grain from blocked Ukrainian ports
Greece has declared its readiness to offer its ships for the export of Ukrainian grain blocked by Russia. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg “Turkey is trying to mediate the agreements. Greece has declared that it is ready to provide ships to export grain from Ukraine. Other allies are engaged in various diplomatic efforts to...
British planes can help secure shipping routes for Ukraine’s grain exports, – British Defence Secretary
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that Britain could send aircraft to secure shipping routes to release Ukraine’s trapped grain. Source: British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Mr Wallace told at the NATO summit in Madrid that Rivet Joint or P8 Poseidon aircraft could patrol areas of the Black Sea if a deal was done to allow grain ships to...