President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is in Washington, D. C. , with top European leaders to meet with President Donald Trump. Their goal is to present a united front against Russia's ongoing aggression. This meeting comes after Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which left many European leaders feeling sidelined. Zelenskyy and his allie...
Ukraine is making a big move to boost its defense. They just signed a deal with Denmark to start making weapons there. This is a first for Ukraine, as they've never set up military factories outside their country before. Denmark is putting in $5 million to help Ukrainian defense startups get going. This deal is a big step for Ukraine, especially with the war against ...
The European Union is taking a big step to reduce its reliance on the United States for defense. The EU has rolled out a new security plan called "Readiness 2030". This plan is all about buying more weapons and defense equipment from European suppliers. The EU is worried about potential threats from Russia and wants to be more self-sufficient in defense matters. The...
Ukraine is eager for answers as military leaders from over 30 countries gather in Paris. The goal? To form a united force to stop future Russian aggression. This meeting is a big deal. It's the result of France and Britain's efforts to rally nations under a so-called “coalition of the willing” to protect Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron will be there, and he...
Poland's journey from economic struggle to success is a tale of determination and strategic alliances. The country's GDP per capita has skyrocketed since 1990, thanks to joining NATO and the EU. These institutions provided security and access to a larger market, helping Poland overcome decades of division and economic mismanagement. Poland's story began with a map s...
In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden revealed a substantial $2. 5 billion support package for Ukraine. This aid comes as the Ukrainian people bravely stand against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. The United States has been a leading voice in rallying global support for Ukraine, and President Biden has made it a top priority to provide the ne...
Ukraine's hope to join Nato is not happening anytime soon, say diplomats. A senior Nato diplomat told Reuters it could take months to reach a consensus. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is in Brussels for a Nato meeting. Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, sent a letter asking for an invitation. He thinks it would take away one of Russia's reasons fo...
On Monday, the Pentagon revealed that Ukraine will receive another batch of military aid from the United States. This new package is valued at $400 million and includes various types of weapons and equipment. The U. S. government aims to support Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. The package includes ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (H...
The United States is sending Ukraine an additional $425 million in military aid to help fight against Russian aggression. This is the 67th aid package since August 2021, showing ongoing support. The aid includes a lot of different weapons and equipment. For example, there are munitions for High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, along with 155mm and 105mm artillery s...