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War in Ukraine
Will Ukraine Boost Its Defense Sector with Low-Interest Loans?
Ukraine has been reluctant to create concessional loans for the defense industry but have indicated it may feed the market with an extra $238 million – for those that pass compliance.
Dec. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Washington May Permit US Defense Contractors to Assist Ukraine
The Biden administration has reportedly lifted existing restrictions on US defense contractors sending employees to help maintain US-built weaponry in Ukraine.
Nov. 26, 2024
Ukraine
EU Funds Ukraine’s Arms Industry With Frozen Russian Asset Proceeds
EU officials and experts discussed the pros and cons of boosting Ukraine’s arms production with proceeds from interest on Russian assets frozen by international sanctions.
Oct. 16, 2024
Drones
Ukraine Considers Wartime Drone Exports to Boost Revenues and Manufacturing
A Ukrainian lawmaker said surplus drone exports could bring Ukraine up to $20B in revenue, which the country could theoretically reinvest into domestic arms manufacturing.
Oct. 10, 2024
Canada
Canada Yet to Enforce Sanctions on Microelectronic Flow Into Russia, Report Says
Experts said Canada is aware of the sanction circumventions, but “staffing inadequacies” have likely prevented the government from taking solid actions against the illicit export of microelectronics.
Oct. 9, 2024