# Press Review: EU boosts arms aid to Ukraine as India bolsters Russia ties amid US pressure

https://mins.news/en/item/31461

- TASS, 2026-08-25 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/pressreview/2177281

> Russian newspapers highlight Europe’s efforts to increase arms supplies to Ukraine amid persistent air-defense shortages. Brussels plans to provide another €27 billion by the end of the year from a €90 billion loan; France has agreed to supply new SAMP/T systems, while the UK has authorized SCALP missile assembly in Ukraine. The review also notes expanded US sanctions on Iran and growing Russia-India trade and high-level contacts despite pressure from Washington.

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