US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US will significantly increase its weapons supplies to European allies, who will then send arms to Ukraine. The US will sell about $10B worth of weapons to NATO allies in the first wave. These supplies, ultimately…
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The EU might fund weapon purchases for Ukraine from the US by using frozen Russian assets.
Europe still faces disagreement over using hundreds of billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets, which could serve as a source of aid to Kyiv, which includes the new US military support package. Replacing the military and financial aid previously received from…
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The US Congress has postponed a vote on Russian sanctions following Trump’s announcement of a 50-day deadline for Putin to agree to peace.
The US Senate will not be voting on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia and its oil and gas buyers anytime soon, said Republican Senate majority leader John Thune. “If at some point the president decides that moving forward with the bill makes sense and adds the value…
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Nearly 80% of foreign investors are interested in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
An EBA survey of member companies shows that 79% of foreign companies with previous interest in Ukraine are drawn to opportunities associated with its rebuilding. Meanwhile, 13% remain undecided, and only 8% show no interest. Among these companies, 49% are already…
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Ukraine has approved a list of subsoil resources to be auctioned, enabling contributions to the joint investment fund with the US.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a list of critical and strategic minerals and identified more than 80 subsoil sites slated for auctions and competitions as part of the Ukrainian-American mineral agreement, according to the Ministry of Environment. The…
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Germany will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia in 2029.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated after talks with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that Germany and the US will decide within days or weeks on sending two Patriot systems to Ukraine. Once the agreement is signed, the first Patriot system could be deployed to…
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Kallas is disappointed by the 50-day deadline for Russia, and Trump hints at strikes on Moscow.
EU foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas welcomed Donald Trump’s tougher stance on Russia but said the 50-day ultimatum was “too long” given that Russia is killing civilians in Ukraine every day. Meanwhile, Donald Trump asked his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr…
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BraveTech EU will help create drones that can be controlled from anywhere.
Future battlefields will involve remote-controlled UAVs and fully autonomous drones, said Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He mentioned that the government is investing in autonomous systems that will allow operators to control drones not from the front…
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From Lviv to Zaporizhzhia: An overview of retail plans and openings in Ukraine.
According to the Lviv City Council, a shopping mall with a hotel and apartments is planned to be built in Vynnyky, in the Lviv region. It is expected that the retail space will occupy 3,800 square meters, offices will cover 383 square meters, an apart-hotel with 116…
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Corteva Agriscience plans to invest an additional $15M to expand its production capacity in Ukraine once the security situation stabilizes.
The company’s top manager, Andre Negreiros, stated that this investment aims to boost Ukraine’s agricultural sector.
“Ukrainian farmers grow products that feed not only Europe, but also countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Every ton of grain shipped from…
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