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Norway pledges increased aid to Ukraine amidst Trump-Zelensky tensions
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed in an interview with NRK that the government will soon approach parliament with a proposal to increase financial aid to Kyiv.
Late last year, the Norwegian Parliament agreed to provide 35 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $3.12 billion) for military and civilian support to Ukraine this year. Now, the Norwegian authorities aim to augment this aid package.
On Sunday, the head of the Norwegian government will travel to London for talks …
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German leaders push to unblock Ukraine aid amid rising U.S.-Ukraine tensions
Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has called for the swift allocation of €3 billion for Ukraine, emphasizing Europe's and Germany's support for the nation. Amid a dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Habeck, representing the Green Party, urged Europe and Germany to act promptly, as reported by Spiegel.
He specifically urged the issuance of €3 billion to bolster Ukraine’s defense. "Germany and Europe stand by Ukraine. We will not let them …
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U.S. approves $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms sale to Israel totaling nearly $3 billion.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the details of the deal, highlighting a multi-faceted package.
The U.S. Congress was quickly notified about the forthcoming deliveries without the deal undergoing usual examination by the relevant foreign relations committees.
The planned shipments to Israel will include more than 35,500 MK-84 aerial bombs, over 4,000 MQ-1 Predator …
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Zelensky defends Ukraine's sovereignty: calls Putin and Russians 'enemies' in defiant Fox News interview
In a no-holds-barred interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that he cannot change Ukrainians' attitudes toward Russians, labeling them "murderers."
Zelensky asserted, "Putin and the Russians are our enemies."
Israeli Army officer and military analyst Yigal Levin explained the importance of these words in his blog. Carl Schmitt's concept of the enemy suggests that a nation's unity is more than just opposition to foes. Sovereignty means defining who your enemy …
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Trump administration criticizes Zelensky, signals halt on military aid to Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of failing to show "adequate gratitude" for the support provided by American leader Donald Trump. She warned that the U.S. administration is no longer willing to "write blank checks" for wars.
According to her, it was Zelensky who effectively turned U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance against him, sparking a confrontation.
"As President Trump said, it was great that the cameras …