Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday welcomed the European Union's decision to provide 90 billion euros in financial support to Ukraine for 2026-27, calling it a "significant support" in strengthening the country's resilience amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed deep condolences and strong condemnation of Russia's recent strike on Ukrainian residential buildings, calling the attack "vile."
According to Kyodo News, citing a statement issued at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Canada's southern Ontario on Wednesday, the ministers reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity against Russian aggressio
US President Donald Trump, along with other world leaders, sent messages of support to Ukraine, praising the nation's courage as it celebrates its 34th Independence Day, CNN reported.
The Netherlands has announced the deployment of approximately 300 troops and advanced air defence systems, including two Patriot systems, a NASAMS system, and anti-drone capabilities, to Poland from December 1 to bolster NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) logistics h
Discussions between the leaders will include continuing robust support to Ukraine in its defence against "Russian aggression" and securing a hostage release and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.
The US president said that the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy will provide Ukraine with the equipment for five additional strategic air defence systems.
The European Union countries have agreed to provide five billion euros (EUR5 billion) for military support to Ukraine, stressing that they will support them with whatever it takes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday rejected a United States proposal to resume a dialogue on nuclear arms control, saying that it is impossible as Washington has been offering military support to Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported.
The US House on Thursday passed a bill to provide USD 14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, however, it is expected to set up a clash with the Democratic-led Senate, CNN reported.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday had a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated his country's support to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.