Sweden's aid package for Ukraine and the plane crash in Washington: news highlights from January 30.

Sweden has allocated the largest military aid package for Ukraine, valued at over $1 billion. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a helicopter collided with a passenger plane.

For more details about what happened on Thursday, January 30, check the article from RBK-Ukraine.

Sweden has announced the largest military aid package to Ukraine

Sweden will provide Ukraine with the largest military aid package. Its value amounts to 13.5 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $1.25 billion).

This package will also enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities. Sweden intends to allocate about 1 billion Swedish kronor for Ukraine to be able to produce long-range missiles and drones.

Collision in the air. What is known about the plane and helicopter crash near Washington

In the U.S., a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided in mid-air and fell into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Airport, close to Washington. A large-scale rescue operation is ongoing at the site, and an investigation has been initiated.

RBK-Ukraine has compiled all the information known about the aviation disaster.

Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia halted operations after attacks, equipment damaged

The Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery, located in the Rostov region of Russia, has suspended its operations. Equipment damage was reported following the attack, said the head of the Central Production Department, Andrey Kovalenko.

He reminded that last year, the refinery processed, by various estimates, around 3 million tons of oil. While the plant has the capacity to process 7.5 million tons, its operations have been hindered by attacks.

PACE adopted a resolution on achieving "peace through strength" in Ukraine

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution titled "European Commitment to a Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine" with a convincing majority of votes. 86 PACE delegates voted in favor of the decision, no one opposed, and 6 delegates abstained.

The document received support from all political groups (factions) in PACE, except for the "United European Left".

Ukraine has joined the United Confederation of Reserve Officers of NATO countries, sources say

Ukraine has become a member of the United Confederation of Reserve Officers of NATO countries (CIOR). Its membership was unanimously supported, sources from RBK-Ukraine in the Ministry of Defense reported.

Ukraine joined CIOR through the Ukrainian Association of Reserve Officers and Veterans.

No fines will be imposed. The deadline for re-examination of limited fitness will be extended, - Vereshchuk

In Ukraine, the deadline for re-examination of limited fitness will be extended until June 5, noted Iryna Vereshchuk, the Deputy Head of the Office of the President.

Therefore, the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support will not impose fines on those who do not complete their medical examination by February 5, nor will they be declared wanted.