Section: International

      US Senate voted for the 2023 budget, which provides $44.9 billion in aid for Ukraine
      Dec23

      US Senate voted for the 2023 budget, which provides $44.9 billion in aid for Ukraine

      The US Senate approved the country’s draft budget for the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $1.65 trillion on December 22, 2022. It envisages, in particular, the allocation of $44.9 billion to help Ukraine. Source: Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine The bipartisan draft law was adopted by 68 votes in favor,...

      European Union will mobilize 900 generators to Ukraine, – EU Commission President
      Dec23

      European Union will mobilize 900 generators to Ukraine, – EU Commission President

      The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on Twitter on December 21, 2022, that the European Union intended to transfer 900 generators to Ukraine, as well as millions of energy-saving bulbs. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “The EU is working to increase electricity flows...

      US and its allies are working to restore and protect Ukrainian energy, – US Secretary of State
      Dec23

      US and its allies are working to restore and protect Ukrainian energy, – US Secretary of State

      US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted on December 22, 2022, that the United States, with international allies and partners, would continue helping Ukraine restore and protect its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. Source: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “Now, we know that a tough winter lies ahead for Ukrainians, as...

      G7 Foreign Ministers agreed to strengthen the air defense of Ukraine
      Dec23

      G7 Foreign Ministers agreed to strengthen the air defense of Ukraine

      The Ministers of the “Group of Seven” countries, chaired by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, held an online meeting, primarily regarding the situation in Ukraine and further assistance to it on December 22, 2022. Source: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock “We, as the G7, have made it absolutely clear once again...

      Ukraine’s President held a meeting with Polish President
      Dec22

      Ukraine’s President held a meeting with Polish President

      President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda on December 22, 2022, on his way home after the visit to the USA. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “On the way home, I met a friend of Ukraine – the President of Poland Andrzej Duda. We summed up the year, which brought historic...

      President of Ukraine was invited to the EU-Ukraine summit
      Dec22

      President of Ukraine was invited to the EU-Ukraine summit

      Barend Leyts, spokesperson for the European Council President noted on December 22, 2022, that the next Ukraine-EU summit would be held on February 3, 2023, and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had already received an invitation to the event. Source: Barend Leyts, spokesperson for the European Council President “I can confirm the...

      G7 Foreign Ministers will discuss further support for Ukraine
      Dec22

      G7 Foreign Ministers will discuss further support for Ukraine

      Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) member countries will hold an online meeting on December 22, 2022, to discuss countering Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan “The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to hold an online meeting on...

      USAID allocates more than $375M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, – US President
      Dec22

      USAID allocates more than $375M for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, – US President

      The President of the USA Joe Biden stated that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocates more than 375 million dollars to Ukraine. Joe Biden said this at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on December 21, 2022. Source: The President of the USA Joe Biden...

      Denmark allocates $43M for weapons for Ukraine
      Dec22

      Denmark allocates $43M for weapons for Ukraine

      The Danish government and parliamentary parties have agreed to allocate another 300 million Danish kroner (almost $43 million) for the purchase of weapons and equipment for Ukraine. The website of the Ministry of Defense of Denmark noted this on December 21, 2022. Source: Defense Minister of Denmark Jakob Ellemann-Jensen “Ukraine’s...

      Ukraine’s President met with President of the USA and addressed Congress: photos, video
      Dec22

      Ukraine’s President met with President of the USA and addressed Congress: photos, video

      The meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Ukraine took place at the White House in Washington on December 21, 2022, the first face-to-face meeting since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Joe Biden welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the entrance to the residence of the US President. Source: The President of Ukraine...