EU warns against unilateral moves after Poland, Hungary ban Ukrainian grain

Unilateral actions on trade by EU member states are unacceptable, the bloc’s executive said on Sunday after Poland and Hungary announced bans on grain and other food imports from Ukraine to protect their local agricultural sectors. After Russia’s invasion blockaded some Black Sea ports, large quantities of Ukrainian grain, which is cheaper than that produced […]

First Western tanks arrive in Ukraine, Zelensky eyes ‘victory this year’

The West, which has imposed increasingly tough sanctions on Russia and boosted humanitarian aid and arms supplies to Ukraine, unveiled more aid on Friday. The United States, which is leading efforts to militarily strengthen Kiev, announced sweeping sanctions targeted not only at Russia but “more than 200 individuals and entities” across Europe, Asia and the […]

Ukraine war boosts European demand for US weapons, but not big-ticket items

large and small drones Smaller drones and larger unmanned aircraft, which cost around $20 million without sophisticated sensors, cameras and other “extras”, have also appeared on shopping lists. Finland and Denmark began talks with General Atomics after Russia invaded Ukraine last February, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters. They want to buy a […]