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The State Department spokesman said that although Russia has had some success in the war because Ukraine initially lacked weapons, Ukrainian troops have now made significant progress in confronting the Russian military.

G20 foreign ministers are meeting in Rio de Janeiro to discuss global tensions, including Russia's war against Ukraine, and ways to improve multilateral organizations ahead of the annual G20 summit.

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the former U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine to discuss direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for the Odesa region, demining the Black Sea, and ensuring free navigation.

The UN calls on the U. S. to continue funding humanitarian organizations to support refugees in Ukraine.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador stated that Ecuador will maintain a neutral position in international armed conflicts and will not send military equipment to Ukraine or Russia.

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

India has defended its relations with russia, emphasizing that it does not accept the Ukrainian or Western position on russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Czech Republic could supply Ukraine with 500,000 155-mm and 300,000 122-mm artillery shells from third countries within weeks if it secures the necessary funding.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba briefed US Secretary of State Blinken on Ukraine's priority defense needs and spoke in favor of providing Ukraine with ATACMS missiles with a range of more than 300 km, and Blinken confirmed further US support.

The young musician from Bucha won the first prize at the XIII two-round multi-genre international festival-competition "Golden Fest".

At the Munich Security Conference, U. S. officials will reassure allies of NATO's commitment amid political instability caused by Trump.

The United States will continue to support Ukraine's energy sector and help diversify nuclear fuel supplies, said Jeffrey Payette.

A State Department official said that Russia's loss of 20% of the Black Sea Fleet's ships, including the amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov, is a fundamental change in the Russian Navy's limited strategic positioning in the region.

In response to the Hungarian Prime Minister's statement about a buffer zone in Ukraine, the Center for Strategic Communications said that Hungary's security depends on Kyiv's survival.

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offers to settle the differences between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Zaluzhnyy over Zelenskyy's intention to dismiss the general.

The United States has approved the sale of $1. 2 billion worth of air defense radar systems to Poland to help monitor its airspace and detect threats such as Russian missiles.

The SBU exposed members of a criminal organization who supplied drugs worth UAH 200,000 to the Kyiv pre-trial detention center every month using a scheme involving prisoners and unauthorized persons.

Israel rejects Hamas' ceasefire proposal, refusing to release prisoners.

VEON and Kyivstar announced investments of USD 600 million during 2024-2026 to restore the economy of Ukraine as part of its ongoing campaign to attract international business.

Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense held an online meeting with international partners to discuss improving Ukraine's military command structure and implementing Euro-Atlantic principles and practices, as well as coordinating responses to future security threats.

The United States approves the sale of 386 Hellfire missiles and military equipment worth $150 million to the Netherlands to strengthen the security of its NATO ally.

Yermak thanked Pompeo and the United States for their support of Ukraine and expressed hope for further assistance, emphasizing the need to deter Russian aggression and protect sovereignty.

The US State Department spokesman said it was difficult to understand the implementation of the demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine as long as Russian troops remain in some parts of Ukraine.

During the telephone conversation, Yermak and Sullivan discussed the current situation on the frontline in Ukraine and the need to strengthen the country's air defense system against Russian attacks.

The US State Department approves the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian military drones and related equipment to India for $4 billion.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak thanked the United States for its defense and economic assistance to Ukraine and discussed expectations from the decisions of the 2024 NATO Summit regarding Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.

The U. S. Deputy Secretary of State announced that U.S. small-diameter guided bombs are now on their way to the front lines in Ukraine to continue to provide security support. According to her, Washington continues to provide Kyiv with security support, including new weapons.

The U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine praised the Ministry of Digital Transformation and its Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for their achievements in using digital solutions on the battlefield and in public administration.

The US Deputy Secretary of State said Putin will face surprises on the battlefield in 2024 and expressed confidence in Ukraine's success with additional US support.

Victoria Nuland expressed confidence that the U. S. Congress will vote to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, given the U.S. role in protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression and promoting its prosperity.