Of the promised €241 billion in aid to Ukraine, Europe has actually provided only €125 billion. The difference of €64 billion remains a debt, not counting the recently promised €52 billion.
Belgium plans to increase the number of troops in NATO to 1,500 in 2025. The country will also send F-16s to Iceland and return troops to the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
Norway has allocated funds to continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots and technicians in Portugal. The program will start after the completion of training in Denmark and will include the provision of instructors and technical support.
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian energy sector: 93 missiles and about 200 drones were fired. Air defense shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles destroyed by F-16 fighters.
The US State Department has approved the sale of services and equipment for servicing the F-16 to Ukraine. the package includes mission planning systems, technical support and personnel training.
The French president proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine prior to NATO membership. Experts are discussing various formats of presence - from police missions to combat contingents.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry has reported 16 Chinese warships near the island and expects new maneuvers. China reacted sharply to the visit of the Taiwanese president to the United States and American support for the island.
The second batch of F-16s from Denmark has arrived in Ukraine. Aircraft from the first batch are already actively being used to shoot down Russian missiles and protect infrastructure.
Denmark will provide Ukraine with €6 million to restore damaged energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. The country is one of the leaders in terms of the volume of assistance to Ukraine relative to its own GDP.
During the week, the Russian federation fired more than 500 aerial bombs, almost 660 drones and 120 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Canada announced the delivery of American-made air defense systems to Ukraine.
The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for the F-16 and radar systems to Taiwan in the amount of 3 385 million. China has protested over the deal and the transit of President Taiwan through the United States.
The US State Department has agreed to sell тай 385 million worth of F16 spare parts and radars to Taiwan. The deal includes fighter jet support and advanced mobile subscriber equipment from General Dynamics.
Zelensky reported on the first success of F16 in Ukraine - the destruction of seven cruise missiles that flew at civilian targets. The Netherlands is transferring the last 14 F-16 fighters to Ukraine after 45 years of Service.
Political analyst Taras Semenyuk explained the legal and political aspects of the possible introduction of foreign troops into Ukraine. The expert spoke about the procedure for admitting troops and the potential consequences of such a decision for international security.
The US embassy in Kiev suspended work due to the threat of a combined attack by drones and missiles. The embassies of Italy, Greece and Spain were also closed due to a possible air attack.
The US National Security Advisor said that Ukraine has problems with mobilization. According to him, no weapon system is decisive without sufficient manpower.
Denmark has already delivered 6 F-16 fighters out of the planned 19 to Ukraine. The next batch of planes is expected by the end of 2024, the exact number is not disclosed.
A single-engine airplane crashed near a race track in Southern California during the NHRA finals. Three of the four passengers were injured, two of them seriously.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 102 missiles and 42 drones during a large-scale Russian attack. The enemy used strategic bombers, fighters, and ships to launch various types of missiles.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with 140 missiles, 900 bombs, and 600 drones. F-16 pilots destroyed about 10 air targets during the latest attack on the infrastructure of five regions.
russia has fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed more than 140 targets, but there was damage to energy infrastructure and casualties.
Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise is conducting 11 comprehensive examinations to determine the causes of the F-16 fighter jet's crash. The experts will examine data from the flight data recorders and all technical parameters of the flight.
The Biden administration has allowed U. S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain the supplied weapons. The contractors will stay away from the front line and will not take part in combat operations.
The European Union is discussing the possibility of continuing to support Ukraine in the event of a Trump administration. The EU has already provided €118 billion in aid, but is critically dependent on American military resources.
Sweden has announced that it will allocate 63 million euros to Ukraine as part of its previous military aid packages. 20 million will be used to support Ukraine's industrial base, and 43 million will be spent on multilateral initiatives.
Romanian radars detected two signals from suspected drones that violated the airspace. Two F-16s were raised to intercept them, but no visual contact was made, and the signals later disappeared.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada announces that he expects new decisions on the supply of F-16s and other fighter jets. France promises to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft early in the new year and to train pilots.
In Romania, F-18 and F-16 aircraft were scrambled due to the detection of an airborne target that crossed the border. The object penetrated 19 kilometers into the country, but no visual contact was made with it.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of modern DeltaQuad drones for Ukraine. The drones, worth €42.6 million, are designed for real-time reconnaissance and surveillance.
