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Both the EU and the G7 froze some €300 billion of Russian central bank assets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but have been hesitant on if and how these funds can be used.
Feb. 13
Europe
Poland's Tusk said the three partners would "not relent on the question of Ukraine", adding that the alliance at the heart of NATO "can truly play a positive role".
Feb. 13
Europe
About $44.5 billion in arms have flowed from the US to Ukraine since February 24, 2022. But Washington's failure to agree to a new tranche of support could leave it up to Europe to plug a vast gap.
Feb. 12
Europe
The Portuguese government has agreed to take the lead in reconstruction in the Zhytomyr region and to help develop the education system.
Feb. 6
Ukraine
It would follow the first of such agreements signed between the UK and Ukraine last month.
Feb. 4
Europe
Corrupt politicians have been systematically plundering public budgets and natural resources in the Western Balkans for years. Increasingly, international actors are also discovering an El Dorado.
Feb. 4
Europe
Corrupt politicians have been systematically plundering public budgets and natural resources in the Western Balkans for years. Increasingly, international actors are also discovering an El Dorado.
Feb. 3
Europe
The EU leaders’ decision to provide Ukraine with €50 billion in aid must now pass through the European Parliament, while the Ukrainian government and European Commission finalize a plan for the funds.
Feb. 3
Europe
Romania’s chief general calls on European countries to start preparing their people for war with Russia, warning that Putin will begin an escalation in the near future.
Feb. 2
Europe
Tens of billions of dollars in US aid has been sent to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022, but Republican lawmakers have grown reluctant to keep supporting Kyiv.
Jan. 31
Ukraine
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Jan. 30
Ukraine
With Ukraine prominently represented through various special events, Western politicians spoke in fervent unison at Davos, signaling a desire for action and a recognition that Russia must be defeated.
Jan. 20
Europe
Ukraine meanwhile called on western nations to stop Russia sourcing key parts for its own weapons production for the war that will soon be two years old and has left tens of thousands dead.
Jan. 20
Europe
European diplomats admit it is becoming increasingly difficult to agree on further sectors of the Russian economy to target in a bid to drain Moscow's war chest.
Jan. 19
Europe
The chairman of NATO’s military committee said the bloc is preparing for a potential war with Russia and warned civilians to be ready as the largest post-Cold War NATO exercise is due to take place.
Jan. 19
Europe
Landsbergis warned Europe had "not awakened to the reality" that the conflict in Ukraine is "Europe's war", as he called on the continent to prepare for any possible future aggression by Russia.
Jan. 19
Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia’s Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028.
Aug. 22