May 18, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
On May 19, changes to the EU-level legislation come into force, harmonizing responsibility for sanctions violations and ensuring the possibility of investigation and prosecution in all member states. Updates include a list of criminal offenses related to sanctions evasion, such as failure to freeze assets, violation of an established ban on the entry or supply of weapons or other sanctioned goods and services, transfer to a third party of funds that should have been frozen, or providing false information in order to avoid freezing of assets.
5/18/2024
May 17, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
On May 16, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of EUR 750 million, aimed at strengthening Ukrainian air defense and artillery. “Denmark is also studying opportunities for investment in the Ukrainian defense industry”, Rasmussen said.
5/17/2024
May 16, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
France and the Netherlands are asking the European Union to impose sanctions on any financial institutions in the world that help the russian military pay for goods or technology for the production of weapons. Under the proposal, anyone in the EU could be banned from doing business with any financial institution in the world that the EU identifies as directly or indirectly helping the russian military obtain prohibited dual-use goods and technology.
5/16/2024
May 15, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“We are all in awe of your extraordinary might, endurance, strength and your leadership. We know this is a challenging time. But we also know that in the near term the assistance is now on the way, some of it has already arrived and more of it will be arriving. That's going to make a real difference against the ongoing russian aggression on the battlefield. We are determined, along with many other partners of Ukraine, to ensure your success on the battlefield”, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in Kyiv.
5/15/2024
May 14, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The USA is giving Ukraine an aid package worth $300 million, which includes Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, additional ammunition for HIMARS, 155 mm caliber shells, 105 mm caliber shells, AT-4 anti-tank grenade launchers, additional ammunition for small arms, ammunition to blow up obstacles, spare parts, maintenance and other support equipment.
5/14/2024
May 13, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Canada will finance the purchase of anti-aircraft missiles for the Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense systems.
5/13/2024
May 12, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The US State Department has approved the urgent sale of three HIMARS missile systems to Ukraine.
5/12/2024
May 11, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“...Together, we are interested in reaching the widest possible agreement between the countries of the world on the terms of a peaceful solution. This is an important step to end the suffering of war and establish a just peace in Ukraine”, President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel said regarding the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland.
5/11/2024
May 10, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The government of Sweden has instructed the country's Armed Forces to transfer EUR 28 million to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. EUR18 million will go to the three capability coalitions within the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), and EUR10 million – to the NATO Fund for Ukraine. “With these funds, we can strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities in the realm of drones, mine clearance and enhancing the capabilities of the Ukrainian Navy”, said Defense Minister Pål Jonson.
5/10/2024
May 9, 2024 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“If peace is to be fair and long lasting, it must be based on the noble and inalienable principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations”, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella said regarding the end of the war in Ukraine.
5/9/2024
