On October 17, Germany and the Netherlands presented new packages of military aid to Ukraine that had either already been delivered or were on their way.
The Netherlands has ordered six DITA self-propelled howitzers to be sent to Ukraine. They also ordered an unspecified number of 152mm shells.
Germany announced that it had handed over new military equipment. This included eight Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks and 20 Marder infantry combat vehicles. It also included four mine-resistant vehicles (MRAP), an IRIS-T air defense system and one IRIS T SLS air defence system.
Berlin, initially a reluctant partner, became Ukraine’s second largest military donor after the U.S. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains hesitant to supply certain key capabilities, such as Taurus long-range rockets.
According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, which tracks international aid for Ukraine (IfW Kiel), Germany and the Netherlands allocated 15 billion euro ($16.2 billion) and 6.9 billion euros ($6.9billion), respectively.
Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, said Pyongyang was preparing 10,000 soldiers from different branches and specializations for a full-scale invasion by Moscow.
The European Council reiterated that it would adhere to “certain member states'” “security and defence policy” regarding the use generated from the frozen assets. It added that it would continue “to address all relevant legal and monetary aspects.”
Ukraine’s Air Force stated that in addition to the 80 drones shot down throughout the country, an additional 44 were “lost.”
“Ready to welcome old friends and strengthen the close alliance we have as we stand united for freedom and against tyranny in the world,” wrote U.S. president Joe Biden on X.
This includes 1,530 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
The Krakow District Court began the trial of two Russians, Andrei G. & AlekseiT. They were allegedly hired to distribute flyers to Krakow, Poland, encouraging people to join this organization.
Denys Shmyhal, the Ukrainian Prime Minister, addressed the annual Ukraine Mine Action Conference held in Switzerland on October 17, and urged the international community for increased support to demining efforts.
According to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway has increased its overall support for Ukraine’s Energy Sector to 3 billion Kroner (around 274.2 million dollars) as part of a broader aid program.
Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minster, wrote that “what (Zelensky), outlined yesterday in Ukraine’s parliament is more than frightening,” and urged EU leaders to begin talks with Moscow as soon as possible.
In an interview with The Washington Post on October 17, Trump blamed the U.S., Ukraine and other leaders for the war. He did not mention Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We refute the insinuations made by unnamed sources, in the Bild magazine, regarding Ukraine’s alleged plan to develop weapons or mass destruction.”
The change could delay the Ukrainian squadron’s readiness for the battlefield by several months.
“We never talked about…that we were preparing to create nuclear weapons or something similar,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainska Pravda, citing reliable sources, reported that the person in question was Iryna Alakhverdiieva, from the Servant of the People Party of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department said that the two Chinese companies, Limbach and Redlepus, have been working together with IEMZ Kupol – a subsidiary of Almaz-Antey – a Kremlin-owned arms company – to create drones.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, wrote on X that Greece is ready to continue meeting Ukraine’s most urgent defence needs.
“Either Ukraine has nuclear weapons that will protect it, or they must be a part of an alliance.” “We do not know any other alliance that is as effective as NATO,” Volodymyr Zelensky told Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
The legislation was approved by the parliament in December after persistent pressure from Western partners, Ukrainian business associations, and other Ukrainians. The reform is a necessary step towards Kyiv’s EU accession.
According to military intelligence, North Korean officials are already in the occupied territory of Ukraine.
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