The order for a new batch of rounds of HEI-T ammunition (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) was booked in December 2024 and is funded by the German government.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20 having criticized continued U.S. military aid for Ukraine's fight against Russia. This may shift the onus on support for Kyiv to fall on other allies, particularly in Europe, where a changing political leadership since his election could complicate matters.
Klaus Welle made these comments during a conversation at the Martens Centre European Ideas Forum 2024 moderated by Euronews, where he also discussed the future of Europe, including US-EU relations, migration,
The order was placed last December and is being financed by Germany. Its “value is in the high double-digit million euro range,” Rheinmetall said. “The ordered ammunition can be used to effectively re-fight various airborne targets,
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will again ask his allies to boost the country's air defenses at this week’s meeting in Germany.
Germany should not rule out deploying Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine after the war ends, Roderich Kiesewetter, a lawmaker from the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), said on Jan. 3, Schwäbische Zeitung reported.
Ukraine won its first World Cup luge medal in more than 16 years. The country's relay team — singles sliders Yulianna Tunytska and Andriy Mandziy, along with Ihor Hoi and Nazarii Kachmar on one doubles sled, Olena Stetskiy and Oleksandra Mokh on the other — finished third in a race at Sigulda, Latvia.
Ukraine imported goods worth USD 70.7 billion and exported USD 41.6 billion.This was announced by the State Customs Service, Ukrainian News Agency
Central European gas flows have adapted to the halt of Russian supplies through Ukraine on Jan. 1, as increased shipments to the region from Germany and Italy make up the shortfall, data from network operators showed on Monday.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week’s meeting in Germany.
Ukrainian PM said dozens of partner countries will take part in meeting of the Ramstein group in Germany this week.