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German chancellor rules out deploying troops to Ukraine

Germany is not thinking of sending its troops to Ukraine, chancellor Olaf Scholz said. He emphasized that his government would refrain from actions that could trigger a conflict between NATO and Russia.

EU to provide billions in additional financial support to Kyiv

European Council President Antonio Costa announced Sunday the continuation of humanitarian, economic and military support to Ukraine, including an additional €4.2bn ($4.4bn) to support the Ukrainian budget.

US readies $725mn arms aid package for Ukraine

The Joe Biden administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing US president seeks to bolster the government in Kyiv before leaving office in January.

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon`s Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.