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Norway pledges $218 million in support and air defense systems to Ukraine
Norway is providing Ukraine with an additional three billion kroner ($218 million) in state support and air defense equipment, announced Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Just this morning, we learned that Ukraine was under attack by Russian missiles. You need all the support to defend yourself. Today, Norway announces additional support for Ukraine," Støre stated.
Norway will transfer NASAMS air defense systems worth 335 million …
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Germany to deliver second Patriot air defense system and other military support to Ukraine by end of 2023
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday, December 13th, that the second Patriot air defense system will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of 2023. During his speech in the Bundestag, the Chancellor stated that Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian drones and missiles has already improved and will further improve.
According to Scholz, Germany will deliver the second Patriot SAM system to Ukraine this year. The Chancellor added that Kyiv will also receive armored …
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Ukraine in talks with Sweden over potential Gripen aircraft supply
Ukraine and Sweden are currently in talks regarding the potential supply of Gripen aircraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The discussions took place during a meeting between Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, his deputy Lieutenant General, Ivan Gavrilyuk, and the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Micael Byden, as reported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
"There continues to be fruitful bilateral work on the delivery of Gripen aircraft to us," stated Ivan …
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Estonian government considers revoking residence permits of those applying for Russian citizenship
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has confirmed that the country's authorities are working on measures that would allow the revocation of residence permits for those who apply for Russian citizenship if they are deemed to pose a security threat, reports Postimees.
Kallas said that she believes that the desire to obtain Russian citizenship indicates a willingness to join the Russian army and take part in combat operations in Ukraine. "This is already a threat to the security of the Republic …
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Russia considers 'Loyalty Agreement' for incoming foreign citizens
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed introducing the concept of a "loyalty agreement" for foreign citizens entering the country. According to TASS, the Ministry has announced that this bill is currently being prepared. However, no specific timeframe for submitting the document to the Russian parliament, the State Duma, has been specified. The "loyalty agreement" refers to the permission granted by Russian authorities for foreign citizens to enter Russia, on one hand, and the …