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Danish PM: Denmark prepares new Ukraine aid package worth $1 billion (kyivindependent.com)
The announcement came during a joint press briefing of Nordic leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. Zelensky has been touring partner countries to reinvigorate support for Kyiv.
Tusk's return brings stability to relations with Ukraine, but economic challenges persist (kyivindependent.com)
The new Polish government, led by Donald Tusk, officially took office on Dec. 13, marking the end of the eight-year rule of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. Tusk, who previously served two consecutive terms until 2014, returned with a commitment to mend Warsaw's ties with the EU and
Local authorities reject Polish truckers' protest permit at recently-opened border crossing (kyivindependent.com)
The local authorities in Dorohusk rejected a protest permit submitted by Polish truckers who wanted to resume a blockade at the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing, Polish media outlet RMF24 reported on Dec. 13.
Tanks Get Hit, Repaired, Hit Again And Repaired Again. Ukraine’s Armor Is a Renewable Resource. (www.forbes.com) Ukrainian
Three Thousand Russians Were Killed Or Wounded For Every Square Mile They Captured Around Avdiivka (www.forbes.com) Ukrainian
Biden: US will continue to supply Ukraine with weapons and equipment as long as we can (kyivindependent.com)
During a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and American President Joe Biden in Washington, President Biden stated that the U.S. "will continue to supply Ukraine with critical weapons and equipment as long as we can."
Zelensky reiterates objection to ceding territory to Russia (kyivindependent.com)
During a press conference with President Joe Biden in Washington, President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the question of whether Ukraine would be ready to cede territory for the sake of peace by calling the idea "absolute madness."
US targets over 250 individuals, entities in major new Russia sanctions package (kyivindependent.com)
The U.S. Treasury and State departments announced fresh sanctions on Dec. 12 against over 250 individuals and entities in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russia's war (kyivindependent.com)
Cemeteries all across Ukraine are filled with the country’s flags, marking the graves of fallen Ukrainian soldiers who took up arms to resist the Russian invasion and paid the ultimate price. Join us in honoring their courage and dedication.
Slovak FM: Slovakia ready to support launch of Ukraine EU accession talks (kyivindependent.com)
Having assessed the progress of Ukraine's reforms, Slovakia is "ready to support the opening of accession negotiations," Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said in Brussels on Dec. 12.
Zelenskiy struggles to get US Republicans to back $61bn Ukraine military aid package (www.theguardian.com)
Republicans want Democrats to agree to crackdown on immigration in return for supporting funds
Biden allocates $200 million aid package to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The White House has allocated $200 million in drawdown funds for Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden told President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington D.C. on Dec. 12.
Tusk: Poland will 'demand full mobilization' of West to help Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Newly elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Dec. 12 that Poland will “loudly and decisively demand the full mobilization of the free world, the Western world, to help Ukraine in this war.”
US House passes bill banning import of uranium from Russia (kyivindependent.com)
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Dec. 11 to pass a bill banning the import of Russian uranium. A majority of uranium used by the U.S. is purchased from abroad. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said that in 2022, 12% of the total amount of uranium used by nuclear power plants in the U.S. was purchased...
Opinion: Russian revanchism must be defeated in Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
BERKELEY/KYIV – Earlier this month, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration warned Congress that the U.S. is “out of money – and nearly out of time” to send aid and weapons to Ukraine. This, together with the recent warning by Ukraine’s top general, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, that “sooner or
Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe’s security | Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina (www.theguardian.com)
Many Europeans don’t realise that EU enlargement is the only way to counter China and Russia – but this week, leaders must act, say Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations
Europeans open to Ukraine joining EU, survey shows before key summit (www.theguardian.com)
Polling reveals cool attitude to accession of Georgia and some western Balkan states, and opposition to admitting Turkey
Sanctions aren’t working: How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
The EU is pointing the finger at Chinese suppliers, but it’s Western companies that make the most critical components used in Russia’s arsenal of weapons.
Media: Brazilian president denies Zelensky's request to meet (kyivindependent.com)
President Volodymr Zelensky requested a meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva while traveling to Argentina for the inauguration of Javier Milei, but the Brazilian leader declined to meet, the Brazilian news outlet O Globo reported Dec. 11.
Reuters: Over 100 EU lawmakers call for Congress to approve Ukraine aid (kyivindependent.com)
The officials represent at least 17 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, and will send the letter to their U.S. counterparts on Dec. 12.
Official: Polish border crossing blocked again after temporary reprieve (kyivindependent.com)
Earlier in the day, Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov announced that the blockade at the crossing point had been lifted and that trucks were again moving along the border.
Sweden announces $133 million winter aid package for Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
Sweden announced a new humanitarian aid package for Ukraine worth 1.4 billion Swedish krona ($133 million), Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a press conference on Dec. 11.
‘We can't wait for peace:’ Reluctant at first, Denmark takes on rebuilding war-torn Mykolaiv Oblast (kyivindependent.com)
When President Volodymyr Zelensky announced to the Danish Parliament last March that Ukraine wanted the Nordic country to rebuild the war-torn southern Mykolaiv Oblast, it was the first the Danes had heard of it. Not only was the president’s plan to assign Ukrainian regions to allied countries for reconstruction
‘Putin must lose’: Zelenskiy arrives in US to try to save $61bn Ukraine aid package (www.theguardian.com)
President to meet Joe Biden and senators, with Congress holding back support, but UK hints it will increase funding
The Armed Forces of Ukraine Presented New Weapon System Received From Poland For the First Time On Video | Defense Express (en.defence-ua.com) Ukrainian