About 2,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently in Japan, fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and a business delegation will meet with the Japanese government on February 19-20 to sign agreements in the fields of industry, energy, agriculture, and transportation that will help Ukraine's recovery.
According to Korsunsky, Japan did not make a decision to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as it is only a manufacturer of missile systems and transfers them to the United States. What happens next with these missiles is not a matter of Japanese-Ukrainian relations. This is the competence of the United States.
Russian troops are increasingly using ballistic missiles in their attacks on Ukraine, as they are harder to shoot down by air defenses than cruise missiles and drones.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief outlined Ukraine's military goals for 2024 as focusing on the development of high-tech equipment, the introduction of new philosophies of training and combat, and the acquisition of new capabilities.
According to the declaration, Umerov has been renting an 80. 6-square-meter apartment in Kyiv and another apartment in the capital since August 2023 with an area of 128.8 square meters. Umerov lives in a 95-square-meter apartment owned by the Black Sea Company, which in turn is owned by the minister himself.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted resolutions aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense industry by deregulating the production of ammunition for drones, requiring a price reduction for drones of more than 25% of profit, and conducting defense procurement through the closed module of the Prozorro system.
Currently, 40 countries are negotiating the establishment of a Special Tribunal to try Russia's top leaders for the crime of aggression. The Dutch government has offered to host such a tribunal. The OP emphasized that the establishment of an international rather than a hybrid tribunal would be the best way to lift the relevant immunities.
A Russian serviceman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for detaining and torturing Kherson residents with pro-Ukrainian views since the beginning of the occupation of the region.
President Zelenskyy called on European politicians to unite in creating a separate Fund to help Ukraine - at least €5 billion a year for four years - to counter Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy called on European leaders to join Ukraine in preparing for the Global Peace Summit to discuss peace.
President Zelenskyy thanked EU leaders for unanimously allocating €50 billion in aid to Ukraine over four years, saying it demonstrates Europe's strong unity and support. He emphasized that this decision was made unanimously by all 27 member states
russia is testing a transition to a "sovereign Internet" that could be launched after the presidential election to further tighten control and prevent possible protests.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to discuss the implementation of anti-corruption and corporate reforms, as well as expanding cooperation in the defense industry and the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.
Foreign Minister Kuleba and Assistant Secretary of State Nuland discuss expanding Ukraine-U. S. defense cooperation, the use of frozen Russian assets, and President Zelenskyy's peace formula.
Ukrainian Paralympians won 17 medals, including 1 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze at the World Championships in Italy.
The SBU showed footage of Ukraine returning 207 citizens as part of the 50th prisoner exchange since the beginning of the war.
The State Bureau of Investigation has sent to court an indictment against a Kyiv businessman and his accomplice over embezzlement of UAH 1. 7 million during the construction and reconstruction of facilities in Pochayna Park.
The House of Lords calls on the UK government to speed up the transfer of 2. 5 billion pounds from Roman Abramovich's frozen bank account, the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea football club, to Ukraine for humanitarian aid.
The head of the Luhansk regional military administration said that over the past 24 hours, Russian troops fired 190 times at localities in Luhansk region, using a total of 563 shells, while Ukrainian defense forces continue to hold their positions.
Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vsevolod Kniazev was released on bail after the High Anti-Corruption Court reduced the bail amount from UAH 20 million to UAH 18. 168 million.
Russian soldiers were injured when they exploded on their own anti-personnel mine near the border with Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted to the Parliament a draft law to improve mobilization, military registration and service by lowering the conscription age and clarifying citizens' responsibilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resubmitted to the Parliament a draft law on amendments to military service, mobilization and military registration.
The Russian army is shelling the city of Kherson from the temporarily occupied left bank, explosions are heard in different parts of the city.
Ukraine is increasing the production of drones and ammunition, as well as developing new weapons to strengthen its defense against a full-scale Russian invasion.
Ukraine passed the first heating season relying exclusively on domestically produced gas, thanks to an 11% increase in production by Naftogaz and Ukrgasvydobuvannya.
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence noted that no one has completely blocked Russians' access to foreign components, which they receive from both the West and the East through legalized smuggling.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Russia failed to achieve the goals of its offensive, which began in November 2023, and that the enemy's offensive potential would be completely exhausted by early spring.
