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.
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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
Kosovo, a partially recognized state, will send a comprehensive military aid package to Ukraine, including various calibers of mortar ammunition and other military equipment
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has given its approval to a draft law for the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Turkey
Italy is set to approve a new military aid package for Ukraine, aimed at bolstering its defense against the ongoing Russian invasion
Lithuania has announced its intention to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda
Ukraine has officially received missiles for the American Patriot air defense systems, according to Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles
The Netherlands has announced plans to start supplying Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets this coming fall, according to Dutch Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) announced the implementation of a significant package of currency deregulations for businesses, marking the most extensive relaxation since the onset of the full-scale war
Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, provided a summary of her discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Steven Brien, a military expert and former Pentagon employee, reported that the first contingent of 100 French legionnaires has already been deployed to Ukraine, according to Asian Time