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Minister Kuleba thanked EU Representative Borrell for his efforts to provide Ukraine with Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems, emphasizing their critical importance in the joint message "Air Defense for Ukraine Now".

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, thanked him for his efforts to provide Ukraine with air defense systems such as Patriot and NASAMS, and welcomed NATO's 5-year, $100 billion plan to support Ukraine.

Ukraine and the Czech Republic have begun negotiations on a bilateral security agreement to strengthen cooperation in the defense industry and pave the way for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

NATO is working to send more air defense systems to Ukraine, such as Patriot and NASAMS, provide long-term support, and establish an institutional structure to support Ukraine within NATO to counter Russian advance.

Argentina has expressed its intention to become a global partner of NATO and work to restore ties to modernize and train its armed forces to NATO standards.

Germany and its NATO partners may provide Ukraine with seven additional Patriot air defense systems to strengthen its ability to counter Russian attacks.

Ukraine is implementing the principles of gender equality in its army using Western and NATO experience, including the introduction of gender-sensitive language, creating conditions for women in leadership and combat positions, and conducting gender equality training for all personnel.

The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with the Director of NATO Defense and Security Cooperation to discuss the transfer of non-lethal assistance to Kyiv for the development of the Defense Forces.

Ukraine may receive the first batches of ammunition under the Czech ammunition initiative as early as June, with contracts signed for about 500,000 large-caliber rounds.

Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.

Ukraine's Prime Minister expects the US to continue financial and military assistance until 2024, confiscate Russian assets to help Ukraine, and deepen bilateral cooperation to win the war and establish peace.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with U. S. General Christopher Cavoli Ukraine's urgent needs, including air defense systems, artillery, ammunition and heavy armored vehicles, as well as strengthening military-technical cooperation and enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Ukrainian servicemen share combat experience in tactics, drone warfare and trench warfare with officers from Australia and Finland during multinational leadership training as part of the UK-led Operation INTERFLEX.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on April 19 to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for air defense support and ammunition amid Russian attacks.

US President Joe Biden calls on Congress to approve additional military aid to Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible to strengthen their defenses against Russian and Iranian aggression, arguing that it is crucial to US security and will help develop American industry.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Italy.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO should play a greater role in coordinating long-term assistance to Ukraine, including immediate needs on the battlefield, predictable financial support, and aid coordination.

On Friday, April 19, the NATO-Ukraine Council will meet to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more support, including air defense and artillery shells, at the request of President Zelenskyy.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.

Three unidentified drones flew over Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, where the largest European NATO base is being built, prompting an investigation by the military prosecutor's office.

The United States understands Ukraine's desire for air defense support, but it is not going to engage in direct armed conflict with Russia, while remaining fully committed to Ukraine's defense by providing air defense systems and other military assistance.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov discussed with Pentagon chief Austin the enemy's plans, ways to disrupt them, and the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with more missiles.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that dividing US aid into separate accounts for Ukraine, Israel and other countries is pure politics that ignores the lives of people dying in Ukraine every day. He emphasized that if Kyiv falls, it could lead to a war with NATO countries involving American soldiers.

Biden called on Congress to approve aid to Ukraine, warning that Russia will not stop in Ukraine and its aggression threatens NATO and Europe, while Czech Prime Minister Fiala said it was necessary to continue supporting Ukraine as long as possible.

Biden and Czech Prime Minister Fiala discussed NATO alliances, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian invasion, and signing a memorandum on protecting democratic institutions from foreign disinformation.

Zelensky praised the allies' unity and effectiveness in defending against terror in Israeli skies, hinting at similar full support for Ukraine in shooting down drones and missiles to protect lives and prevent further escalation.

The Greek prime minister is convinced that russian troops deliberately launched a missile strike on Odesa to intimidate Athens when he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were visiting the city.

Decisive action by allies prevented terrorist success and loss of infrastructure in Israel, demonstrating that non-NATO Ukraine can defend itself as effectively through unity and political will, according to President Zelenskiy.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation on the frontline, energy issues, and the protection of critical infrastructure, emphasizing the need for greater unity among allies in providing air defense support to Ukraine.

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasized that continued assistance to Ukraine is crucial for global stability, not just for Ukraine or the region.