The funds would be transferred from the European Peace Facility (an off-budget EU mechanism for weapon supplies). Thus, the total EU defense assistance to Ukraine will amount to €2 billion.
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EU Council approves €500M more in military aid to Ukraine
The EU Council has approved the allocation of an additional €500 million in defense aid to Ukraine. The funds will be used for heavy weaponry, according to EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
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British Defence Update on Ukraine – 17 May 2022
British Defence Intelligence Update on #Ukraine – 17 May 2022
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3,500 buildings destroyed in Chernihiv during Russia’s failed advance
UK Defense Ministry: 3,500 buildings in Chernihiv Oblast destroyed, damaged during Russia's abandoned advance. According to the intelligence, Russia is likely to increase its reliance on “indiscriminate artillery bombardment due to a limited target acquisition capability.”
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Kyiv region launches virtual museum showcasing war’s impact on liberated cities
A virtual museum of war has been created by tourism department of Kyiv Obl, to "show descendants price of freedom& independence" 3d virtual tours are available for cities liberated from occupation: Irpin Bucha, Hostomel, Borodianka, Horenka, Stoianka https://
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Possible end of Mariupol siege as Ukrainian defenders surrender
Russia’s brutal 82-day siege of #Mariupol was possibly close to an end on Tuesday, May 17, with at least some of the battered defenders surrendering to their opponents, and Ukrainian Armed Forces commander declaring their mission successful and complete https://
kyivpost.com/ukraine-politi
cs/possible-end-game-for-mariupol-siege-ukrainians-claim-advances-in-east.html
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Dernières évolutions de la guerre en Ukraine
Here are the latest developments in the #WARINUKRAINE https://
kyivpost.com/ukraine-politi
cs/war-in-ukraine-latest-developments-2.html
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Second Russian soldier rapist identified
A second Russian soldier rapist has been identified. This is 20-year-old Fassakhov, according to Venediktova. PHOTO http://censor.net/ua/p3341827
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Zelensky: Troops rescuing besieged in Mariupol
Zelensky Says Military is Still Working on Rescuing Besieged Soldiers in Mariupol https://kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/zelensky-says-military-is-still-working-on-rescuing-besieged-soldiers-in-mariupol-video.html
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Ukraine’s Forces Push Back Russians Near Syrotyne and Hirske in Luhansk
Armed Forces of Ukraine forced Russian troops to retreat near Syrotyne and Hirske in Luhansk Oblast, reports Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration Serhiy Haidai https://
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rces-of-ukraine-forced-russians-to-retreat-near-syrotyne-and-hirske-in-luhansk-oblast
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