Japan to provide Ukraine with a $3.09 billion loan to be repaid from frozen Russian assets
Japan has agreed to allocate to Ukraine its share of 471.9 billion yen (more than $3 billion) of the $50 billion G7 loan secured by frozen Russian assets
It is noted that Japan is making its contribution on the condition that these funds will not be used for military purposes.
South Korea considers sending weapons directly to Ukraine – Bloomberg
South Korea is considering sending weapons directly to Ukraine, abolishing its policy of banning lethal aid to a country at war. This was reported by a senior South Korean official.
According to the newspaper, if some of Seoul’s huge stockpiles of artillery shells were to be sent directly to Kyiv along with Pyongyang’s supplies to Russia, it would lead to the two largest artillery forces in the world participating in the war.
Croatia plans to send 30 M-84 tanks + 30 M-80 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
Croatian authorities are planning to transfer 30 M-84 tanks and 30 M-80 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, in exchange for which they will purchase 50 new Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany.
On Monday, Croatian and German Defense Ministers Ivan Anušić and Boris Pistorius signed a protocol of intent in Berlin, which will be the first step in the purchase of the equipment. Germany has invited Croatia to join a joint procurement program for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, the most modern version produced by the leading European arms manufacturer Rheinmetall.
AFU completes construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region, – Fedorov
The construction of the second line of defense in Zaporizhzhia region is almost complete, and the third line will be completed in the near future, said Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration.
Fedorov also emphasized that the borders and fortifications are constantly being modernized depending on the needs of the military.
Reuters: US will not impose new restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US weapons if North Korea engages in combat
The United States of America will not impose new restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weapons if North Korea goes to war against Ukraine.
Deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh also could not confirm that DPRK soldiers are already in Kursk, Russia, saying that they are “quite likely” moving toward the Kursk region of Russia.
Norway will provide Ukraine with a new aid package worth 500 million euros
Norway will provide Ukraine with a new aid package worth 500 million euros. More than half of this amount is military aid. This was stated by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at a press conference with participants of the Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit.
Mr. Støre said that his country knows how many women and children are being killed in Ukraine by Russian shells and missiles.
That is why we want to announce a new aid package worth 500 million euros, of which 350 million euros will be allocated to the military package. We will work with our Danish colleagues to implement this initiative, – added the head of the Norwegian government.
Sweden will provide Ukraine with an aid package worth €63 million
As part of the preliminary military aid package, the Swedish government will provide Ukraine with financial support in the amount of 63 million euros, or approximately 720 million Swedish kronor.
According to the Swedish government’s press service, the financial contribution includes 20 million euros to support Ukraine’s industrial base, based on the Danish model, which aims to support procurement by Ukrainian industry in accordance with Ukraine’s proposals. Stockholm also intends to allocate about €43 million in financial resources for a number of multilateral initiatives launched to provide rapid and effective support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
