US EditionRussian Strikes Push Ukraine Towards Catastrophe, Says EU
- Recently, the Dáil approved the Government's motion to take part in a €90 billion loan alongside 24 Member States, with Ireland signalling its participation.
- Given Ukraine's immediate financing needs, ministers said the Irish Government stressed the funding supports Ukraine's self-defence and peace efforts, with disbursements required by the second quarter amid ongoing attacks.
- Critics in the Dáil argued the plan is a 'decisive step away' from Ireland's military neutrality, with Sinn Féin and Independent Ireland demanding safeguards against military funding misuse.
- The Government maintained that Minister of State Marian Harkin said Ireland’s funding aligns with military neutrality, while Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee called participation a clear signal of solidarity with Ukraine.
- Pressure from other Member States means the European Commission's leaked strategy outlines a €800 billion reconstruction demand plus $700 billion military addition, raising Hungary's concerns.
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Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU
Russia has stepped up its strikes against Ukraine's power and heating infrastructure, plunging residents into darkness and cold as temperatures have dropped as low as -20C. The EU is looking to step up support for Ukraine's power grid and is preparing a new round of sanctions on Moscow for the fourth anniversary of its invasion next month. FRANCE 24's Caitlin Brown reports.
'Without power, without heat' — EU allocates over $170 million for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on energy
The funds will support protection assistance, shelter, food, cash aid, psychosocial services, and access to water and healthcare for Ukrainians affected by the attacks.
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Want to Bankrupt Europe? Keep Financing Ukraine
According to a study published by the Hungarian Ministry for European Union Affairs, over the 20-year period between 2004 and 2024, Hungary received a net of 73 billion EUR in EU funds. The report draws attention to the fact that since 2022, Ukraine has received about three times this amount from Brussels and the Member States: 193 billion EUR. On top of these funds comes 90 billion EUR, a loan that 24 Member States (ie, EU countries excluding H…
French president flays Russian strikes on civilians, energy infrastructure, pledges power generators for Ukraine
'France’s position is clear: we will support Ukraine for as long as necessary so that it can defend itself and defeat the war of aggression waged by Russia,' Macron says - Anadolu Ajansı
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