The European Union has approved the extension of duty-free trade with Ukraine for an additional year, enabling continued tariff-free and quota-free trading for Ukrainian goods until June 5, 2025
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide up to 30 million euros to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine
The city of Hamburg, Germany, has started providing Ukraine with critical demining equipment to help clear explosive ordnance from war-affected areas
The 47th separate mechanized brigade of Ukraine successfully targeted and destroyed a Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” helicopter, according to their brigade’s press center
Belgium has committed to providing Ukraine with an additional €9 million to aid in the restoration of its war-damaged energy infrastructure
In a recent meeting, the head of Ukraine’s State Property Fund (SPF) and a top manager from the National Joint-Stock Company “Ukragroleasing” discussed potential business opportunities with Daisuke Asan, a representative from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Ukrainian ice cream is increasingly popular globally, as evidenced by a record-breaking export year in 2023
In April 2024, Ukrainian mining companies exported 3.4 million tons of iron ore, marking a 2% increase from the previous month and doubling the figure from April 2023
Australia has committed to providing Ukraine with a new batch of RBS 70 NG man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), capable of targeting enemy aircraft up to a distance of 9,000 meters
The Ukrainian grain corridor, operational for almost nine months, has successfully exported 45 million tons of cargo via 1,600 ships from the ports of Odessa, as announced by Ukraine’s Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure.
President Zuzana Čaputová of Slovakia arrived in Kyiv on May 10 for what she described as a “farewell” visit, during which she brought news of Slovakia’s continued support for Ukraine
France has confirmed it will deliver 40 long-range Scalp cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to a report by Radio France Internationale (RFI)
Germany has committed 45 million euros to aid Ukraine in repairing its energy infrastructure damaged by Russian military attacks
The Czech Republic has delivered the first F-16 fighter simulator to one of Ukraine’s tactical aviation brigades, bolstering the training capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force
Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles, a Canadian firm, is set to begin the local production of MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles in Ukraine, according to the company’s CEO, Roman Shimonov, in an interview with Defense Archives
Freight transportation volumes on Ukraine’s border with Poland have seen a dramatic increase in early May, tripling in comparison to April figures
The UK government has committed an additional £20 million (approximately €23 million) to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine, as reported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy
Ukraine and Ireland have agreed to commence discussions on a bilateral security agreement, as announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, marking her visit on Europe Day
German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has arrived in Kyiv on an unscheduled visit, as reported by Tagesschau
In a significant development in 2024, Ukraine has matched Russia’s capabilities in producing kamikaze drones similar to the Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 models, according to Herman Smetanin, the General Director of Ukroboronprom.
The Danish government is set to provide 250 million Danish kroner (approximately €33.5 million) to address the urgent basic needs of the most vulnerable groups in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression
On May 7, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers approved a significant decision aimed at improving the business environment by canceling Resolution No. 153, which previously imposed restrictions on payments for the import of goods and services
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has expressed readiness to deploy Lithuanian troops to Ukraine for training purposes, contingent upon a formal request from Kyiv