UkrInform
Ukraine and world news. Ukrinform brings the latest news, daily news, political news, business news, social news, cultural news, sports news, international news
Canada to allocate $1.2 billion for military aid to Ukraine
Over the next five years, Canada will allocate 1.6 billion Canadian dollars (about 1.2 billion US dollars) for various lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.
As reported by a Ukrinform correspondent, this is stated in the draft state budget of Canada, submitted to the country's parliament the day before.
The document states that the Budget-2024 proposes to provide the Ministry of Defense with $1.6 billion over five years, starting in 2024-2025, to provide Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal military assistance.
It is noted that this "multi-year pledge will provide predictability for Ukraine and the Canadian defense industry."
Read also: Canada to start sending 450 SkyRanger drones to Ukraine this summer – MoD
It is noted that since the beginning of the conflict, Canada has promised Ukraine more than 4 billion Canadian dollars (about 3 billion US dollars - ed.) in military aid, which has become part of 14 billion Canadian dollars (more than 10.7 billion US dollars) of total support for Ukraine since February 2022.
As reported, Canada will start delivering 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine this summer.
CoE takes another step toward setting up Special Tribunal.
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe instructed the Secretary General to draft documents that will lead to the conclusion of an agreement with Ukraine on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Russian crime of aggression.
-
MoF placed domestic government bonds for UAH 7.2 billion
On April 30, 2024, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine raised UAH 7.236 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds (DGBs).
-
Two policemen wounded in Kharkiv attack
Two policemen were wounded in a strike in Kharkiv, and the twin brother of the deceased railroad worker is also among the wounded.
-
Zelensky thanks Latvia for another military aid package.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the Latvian government for the decision to provide a new military assistance package with a special emphasis on the supply of additional air defense systems and drones.
-
Nausėda and Zelensky discussed the return of Ukrainian men - Advisor to President of Lithuania.
Senior National Security Advisor to the President of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys believes that Lithuania can help Ukraine return men of military age to the country, but to ensure the effectiveness of such political decisions, it is worth considering...
-
Retired Supreme Court justice reacts to university protests: ‘What is going on?’.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer opens up about how he tackled some of the U.S.’s most divisive cases during an appearance on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FO...
-
High school seniors choosing between traditional college or trade schools.
As tuition and other costs for a four-year college degree soar, many Gen Zers are staying away from traditional colleges and joining trade schools and apprenticeships. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live...
-
Sparks fly as power lines hit by tornado in China
Several people were killed and dozens injured after a powerful tornado hit Guangzhou in China, according to Chinese state media. #CNN #News
-
McConnell doesn’t say whether he’ll vote for Trump: I said ‘I would support the nominee’.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his endorsement of Donald Trump — and whether his “support” actually includes voting for the former president in November. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is ...
-
McConnell says federal abortion legislation in ‘any direction’ could not get enough Senate votes.
During an interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says he’s “not advocating” for anything at the federal level on the abortion issue. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and...
-
'PICK AND CHOOSE': America is stretched too thin, says GOP Sen.
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, discusses Ukraine aid, the Biden administration's handling of the Hamas hostages, anti-Israel protests on college campuses and his support for Trump. #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox New...
-