The European Commission offers Ukraine an installment of 1.5 billion euros. Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe remains united and resolute"
The European Commission announced on Wednesday, April 24, the second tranche of 1.5 billion euros of macro-financial assistance for Ukraine, out of a support package totaling 50 billion euros, reports DW.
Russian church suspends priest who officiated at Alexei Navalny’s funeral
A Russian Orthodox priest who presided over the funeral of Alexei Navalny in March has been suspended from clerical duties for three years, The Guardian reports.
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Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv, governor says
Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and injured six people in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, early on Wednesday, Governor Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram, Reuters reports.
Bogdan Nigai
Arms deliveries to Ukraine could resume within days. Zelensky: I am grateful to the US Senate for approving vital aid to Ukraine
The US Senate on Tuesday passed the $95 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine, paving the way for the resumption of arms deliveries to Kiev in a few days, Bloomberg reports. The Defense Department is prepared to rapidly deliver artillery shells and air defense munitions as part of an initial $1 billion tranche of aid.
Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone
UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April, reads a press release of the UK Government.
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PM to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on visit to Poland
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland, reads a press release of the UK Government.
Ukraine: Missile Severs Kharkiv TV Tower
A 240-metre television tower in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has been severed in two, with its upper section collapsing to the ground. Images obtained by Reuters provide visual confirmation of the damage, kyivindependent.com reported.
NATO Chief: Delayed US Aid to Ukraine Spurs Tangible Consequences
The postponement of US assistance to Ukraine has yielded tangible consequences, as highlighted by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, who also emphasised that there is still opportunity for it to have a meaningful impact.
Europe Pledges Military Aid to Bolster Ukraine
After the US Congress approved aid for Kyiv, Europe is now preparing its own coordinated contribution to Ukraine's defence.
U.S. Sanctions Against Israeli Unit Over West Bank Treatment Spark Backlash
An Israeli defence force unit is currently facing U.S. sanctions due to its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
House Allocates $61B for Ukraine Aid: Senate Approval Pending
After the House of Representatives voted on a bill allocating approximately $61 billion for purposes directly or indirectly related to supporting Ukraine, it is expected that the Senate, the upper chamber of Congress, will examine it early next week.
G7 Commitments and Bilateral Agreements: Ukraine's Resilience Against Russian Aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine may soon enter into bilateral agreements with several states, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.