Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga had a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Paraguay. He invited Ruben Lescano to attend the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension in Canada, dedicated to the Peace Formula.
The IT coalition has accumulated 157 million euros for Ukraine since September 2023. 99 million has already been transferred in the form of equipment and software, including 87 million from Germany in SAP licenses.
Representatives of Ukraine met with G20 ambassadors to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties discussed holding thematic conferences and preparations for the Second Global Peace Summit.
Swedish prosecutors have confirmed an investigation into a rape in a Stockholm hotel. Several media outlets accuse footballer Kylian Mbappe of being involved, although he denies any involvement.
Canada accused India of involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist on its territory. In response, both countries expelled 6 diplomats each, which led to a deterioration in relations.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister discussed the situation at the frontline and Ukraine's needs with Canadian MPs. The parties also discussed the organization of a ministerial conference on the human dimension in Canada.
The President of Ukraine met with a delegation of the Canadian Parliament. They discussed NATO membership, support for the energy system, defense assistance and sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy thanked Canada for its support.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine met with a delegation of the House of Commons of Canada led by the Speaker. They discussed the situation in Ukraine, support for the country and the progress of reforms.
The European Parliament's Committee on Trade has supported a €35 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine. This is the EU's contribution to the G7 initiative to support Ukraine with $50 billion to meet its urgent needs.
EU leaders plan to discuss the bloc's share of the G7 loan package for Ukraine worth $50 billion. EU envoys have been working this week on a proposal to provide Ukraine with a loan of up to 35 billion euros.
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
The Polish company CD Projekt RED has presented a collection of The Little Witcher comics about the upbringing of Ciri Geralt. The comics are available for pre-order for $16 and will go on sale in Canada and the United States on May 13.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the death of journalist Viktoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity. Zelensky discussed the release of Ukrainian prisoners with the Pope and handed over a list of imprisoned journalists.
105 companies in Kyiv region have joined the National Cashback program. The region is among the top five in terms of business attractiveness and has 13 industrial parks.
The President of Ukraine met with high-ranking Vatican officials. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, the return of deported children and the preparation of a conference in Canada.
The President of Ukraine informs the Pope about 1,700 civilians in Russian captivity, including more than 400 women. Zelenskyy invites a Vatican representative to a conference on the return of Ukrainian prisoners in Canada.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has signed an agreement with Canada for a CAD 400 million concessional loan. The funds will be used for priority state budget expenditures, and the loan term is 10 years at 1.5% per annum.
The head of the Budget Committee, Roksolana Pidlasa, explained the need to distribute the $50 billion loan from the EU and the US over two years. This is due to the one-time nature of the payment and the lack of new agreements for the future.
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund for Ukraine. The Fund will receive funds from the United States, Japan, and Canada.
EU member states have agreed on a plan to lend 35bn euros to Ukraine using frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia as collateral. This is part of a wider G7 initiative to provide Kiev with 45bn euros in aid.
The United Kingdom has offered Tamil migrants stranded on the island of Diego Garcia to temporarily relocate to Romania. This decision follows an agreement between the UN and the UK regarding a group of migrants who arrived on the island in 2021.
Unusual rains flooded desert areas of North Africa, including the village of Merzouga in Morocco. In a short time, up to 99 liters of precipitation per square meter fell, which is a record for the last 30-50 years.
Ukraine will not hold the Second Global Peace Summit in November, as previously planned. Currently, thematic conferences are being held on each point of the “Formula for Peace”, which will culminate in the adoption of a communiqué for a future peace plan.
Hungary has stalled the final agreement on a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine until after the US presidential election. The decision is related to the timing of the renewal of EU sanctions against Russia and the use of frozen Russian assets.
On October 12, the leaders of Germany, the United States, France, and Britain will meet in Berlin to discuss Ukraine. Afterward, they will participate in the Ramstein meeting on assistance to Ukraine.
Slovaks raised €4. 5 million in three weeks to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine. 122 tons of ammunition have been delivered, and another 500 thousand euros are planned to be spent on grenade launcher shells.
People's Artist of Ukraine Bohdan Stashkiv was killed in a traffic accident in Zakarpattia. The singer was known for his tours abroad and for organizing the children's contest-festival “West of the XXI century”.
The SBU opened a criminal investigation against Anastasia Trofimova for justifying Russian aggression. The filmmaker made the movie Russians at War at the expense of Canadian taxpayers, which drew criticism.
The head of the Kyiv RMA met with the Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine. They discussed the security situation, reconstruction, energy, and investments in the region.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the composition of a six-member competition commission to select the director of the Bureau of Economic Security. Three members of the commission are from the government and three are from international partners.
