As part of intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia, the parties discussed cooperation in the field of defense, including new defense contracts.
The Norwegian government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion (USD 12.7 billion) and to extend it for an additional three years, until 2030.
The government of Ukraine said it has approved two documents that will allow the country to attract an extra amount of funding of almost 62 million euros from the European Investment Bank.
Ukraine is expecting to see new defense contracts being signed at the level of Ukrainian and Slovak companies, and is also counting on the start of joint production of Bozena demining vehicles.
As a result of a successful special operation executed by Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency (HUR), the Aleksandr Obukhov minesweeper with the Russian navy’s Baltic fleet sustained grave damage.
Russia is committing yet another crime – the theft of cultural values. Artifacts stolen by Russia in Ukraine have started appearing on the international black market.
During the week, Russian troops used about 20 missiles of various types, more than 800 guided aerial bombs and almost 400 attack drones of various types on the territory of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation more than 900 samples of weapons and military equipment for the Armed Forces in the first nine months of 2024, including over 600 domestic products.
The Norwegian government has authorized the Norfund investment fund to invest in Ukraine, with funds to be allocated as part of the Nansen Support Program for Ukraine.
The World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) will expand their presence in Ukraine, focusing on the restoration of housing and critical infrastructure.
The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Japan has opened its doors in the city of Kobe. It is chaired by the President of the Association of Ukrainianists, Kobe Gakuin University Professor Yoshihiko Okabe.
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine and the entire Ukrainian people have proved that Ukraine is not going to capitulate and is determined to continue the fight against the Russian aggressor.