Luxembourg announced an additional €21 million in support for Ukraine, comprising €10 million for the energy sector, €10 million in military assistance, and €1 million for the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Xavier Bettel, together with the Minister of Defence, Yuriko Backes, undertook a working visit to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, the ministers held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
During the meetings, the ministers reaffirmed Luxembourg’s unwavering support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression—through military, political, humanitarian, and reconstruction assistance .The ministers reiterated their firm commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and expressed strong backing for a just and lasting peace, based on Ukraine’s own terms.
The delegation also visited a drone manufacturing facility, where they were briefed on advanced Ukrainian technologies and the capabilities of UAV production. The parties discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and investments in Ukrainian arms production.
Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha expressed gratitude to Luxembourg and both ministers for the decision to allocate €10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and additional €10 million to support the defense sector, announced during this visit.
"We held substantive talks on Luxembourg’s comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in defense, humanitarian, and financial dimensions, as well as further pressure on the aggressor. These contributions are timely and well-appreciated steps," - said Sybiha on X, appreciating Luxembourg for implementing over 40 impactful recovery projects in Kryvyi Rih. "We discussed the prospects of expanding Luxembourg’s role in recovery to other regions, possibly the Kharkiv region."
The funds from the energy fund will be directed to critical needs, from the purchase of equipment and fuel to the modernization of energy infrastructure, the Minister added.
Yuriko Backes recalled that Luxembourg had provided significant support to Ukraine's defense sector during the war with Russia.
“This year, on my recommendation, a portion of the budget was particularly allocated for aid, humanitarian aid for Ukraine - amounting to 80 million euros. And I'm pleased to announce that we now also have an additional 10 million for the defense sector,” added Backes.
Luxembourg's military support for Ukraine exceeded €250 million.
"We are grateful for a new step in helping Ukraine – €1 million for a project on psychosocial support for adolescents and youth. This is not only help, but also an investment in Ukraine's future. I am sincerely grateful to Luxembourg for their trust, solidarity and true partnership," - Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska posted on X.
Poland will not send troops to Greenland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, warning that any military action by one NATO member against the...
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with both leaders describing the convers...
...
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced on Wednesday the launch of phase two of the Gaza plan, which includes the establish...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al ...
Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in its energy sector after sustained Russian attacks severely damaged power and heating infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday.
Kazakhstan has confirmed that two oil tankers linked to the transport of its crude were attacked in the Black Sea, underscoring the growing security risks surrounding the country’s primary export corridor.
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person, injured four others and sparked fires at an unidentified industrial facility in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, regional officials said on Wednesday.
Russian forces launched what Ukrainian officials described as the most intense wave of missile attacks so far this year on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, killing at least four people in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
The Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries beginning 21 January 2026, according to a State Department memo reported by media.
Saudi Arabia has informed Iran that it will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for any military action against Tehran, according to two sources close to the kingdom’s government cited by AFP.
Sweden is sending a group of military officers to Greenland at Denmark’s request, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday, as Nordic countries and NATO allies step up coordination around the Arctic territory.
Romania has reiterated its openness to discussions on a potential unification with neighbouring Republic of Moldova, following recent remarks by Moldova’s president.
Boeing booked more aircraft orders than Airbus in 2025 for the first time since 2018, official figures showed, even as the European manufacturer delivered more planes during the year.
Poland will not send troops to Greenland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, warning that any military action by one NATO member against the territory of another would fundamentally undermine the alliance and global security.
Russia expelled a British diplomat it accused of being an undeclared intelligence operative, a claim dismissed by London as “malicious and baseless”, with the UK saying it was weighing its response on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with both leaders describing the conversation as positive and productive.
Canada and China have signalled a reset in bilateral relations during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to Beijing, with both sides highlighting progress toward closer cooperation after years of strained ties.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a four-member crew home from orbit in an emergency return to earth necessitated by an undisclosed serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts splashed down safely early on Thursday (15 January) in the Pacific Ocean off California.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment