Our Scans · Ukraine · Weekly Summary

• [New] Slovakia will oppose allies' attempts to provide more support to Ukraine and agree on a new round of sanctions against Russia. Stars and Stripes
• [New] The war in Ukraine has now entered a new and dangerous phase marked by ground offensives but, even more so, by the ever-escalating drone war at the very core of any calculus with respect to power, civilian risk, and political blame. Medium
• [New] Norway will allocate $7 billion to Ukraine in 2026 for defence needs, Norway's defence minister announced. Presage Global
• [New] Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine by €3 billion in its 2026 federal budget, bringing total planned support to €11.5 billion. Presage Global
• [New] A €2 billion initiative to fund drones for Ukraine, first pitched in September, could materialise in the coming months. EurActiv
• [New] Ukraine has evolved from importing military drones to operating hundreds of domestic manufacturers producing millions of units annually, while Western nations scramble to acquire counter-drone systems as airports shut down and critical infrastructure faces unprecedented aerial threats. DroneXL.co
• [New] Germany will increase its military assistance to Ukraine by €3 billion in 2026, bringing the total to a record €11.5 billion. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• European officials promise that Ukraine will continue to receive European weaponry and support in order to become a steel porcupine capable of deterring Russian aggression. Caliber.az
• Ukraine will open representative offices in Berlin and Copenhagen in 2025. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• Germany plans to increase its financial aid to Ukraine by about 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in 2026. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• Ukraine was expected to receive a third battery of the SAMP/T air defence system, which had earlier been announced for delivery in October 2025. Ukraine's Arms Monitor

Last updated: 21 November 2025