The Council of the European Union has approved a strategic plan for the Ukraine Facility, outlining the framework for recovery, reconstruction, and modernization efforts in Ukraine, along with the country’s reform commitments tied to its EU accession ambitions
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Ukraine has officially joined the Combined Federated Battle Laboratories Network (CFBLNet) as a guest partner, a significant step in enhancing its military interoperability and readiness for multinational operations
Hyundai Engineering and Construction has partnered with NAEK “Energoatom,” Ukraine’s national nuclear energy generating company, to collaborate on the design, construction, and commissioning of new nuclear power units in Ukraine
The German defense manufacturer Heckler & Koch plans to start production of assault rifles and machine guns in “Soviet” calibers to meet the needs of Ukraine, according to a report by Welt
The White House is set to announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine this week, as confirmed by Jake Sullivan, National Security Adviser to the US President, during a recent briefing
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, marking his fourth trip to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022
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
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
Belgium has committed to providing Ukraine with an additional €9 million to aid in the restoration of its war-damaged energy infrastructure
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
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
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
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
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