Description
Added on the 20/01/2023 15:10:32 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Germany announces 1.3 billion euros more in military gear for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including four further IRIS T-SLM air defence systems as well as artillery ammunition. The package was unveiled by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
The United States will deliver another $675 million in military equipment to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says at the start of talks with allies on boosting Kyiv's armaments store. SOUNDBITE
The European Union's head of diplomacy, Josep Borrell, announces an additional €500 million in military aid to Ukraine at the G7 meeting of foreign ministers in Germany. SOUNDBITE of Josep Borrell
NATO leaders vow at least 40 billion euros of military aid for Ukraine, as the Alliance summit takes place in Washington. "We have agreed that 40 billion euros is a minimum baseline within the next year, and to ensure sustainable funding for Ukraine to prevail," says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE
NATO defence ministers meet to discuss military aid for Kyiv ahead of a summit of alliance leaders in Washington in July. IMAGES
"Sweden is supporting Ukraine with its 16th aid package, its largest to date worth 13.3 billion kronor", i.e. 1.25 billion dollars, tells the Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch during a press conference focusing on military support of the Nordic country to Ukraine. SOUNDBITE