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Ukraine signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Finland, which contains powerful provisions on sanctions, compensation and bringing the aggressor to justice, and Finland announced an aid package of €188 million, bringing its total military support to almost €2 billion.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed the need for more predictable and long-term support for Ukraine, possibly by incorporating the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group into NATO's institutional framework to ensure reliability and commitment.

After a drone attack on a Russian factory in Tatarstan that produces kamikaze drones, the UN called for an end to attacks on "civilian infrastructure.

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

According to a recent KIIS poll, 43% of Ukrainians believe in at least one of the following things: astrology, psychic abilities, or tarot.

The International Register of Damages for Ukraine (RD4U) is expected to receive between 6 and 8 million applications for compensation for damages caused by Russian aggression from individuals, businesses, and the government.

Drones attacked the territory of an enterprise located in the city of Elabuga in Tatarstan. The attacked enterprise was engaged in the production of drones.

A total solar eclipse will pass through the Pacific Ocean, Mexico, the United States, and Canada on April 8, and its full phase will last 4 minutes and 27 seconds.

Netflix's crime drama series Ripley, based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith and starring Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning, and Elliot Sumner, tells the story of the charismatic con man Tom Ripley in the 1950s and 60s! You can find other long-awaited series premieres in April in the review by UNN.

In March this year, Ukraine will receive record budgetary funding from our allies for the entire duration of the war and the entire history of independence. We are talking about more than $9 billion.

On March 26, the world celebrates World Epilepsy Day, or Purple Day, to raise awareness of epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder characterized by seizures, and to overcome social stigma and challenges faced by people with the disease.

Japan has allocated $230 million to support Ukraine's agricultural sector as part of a project aimed at restoring agriculture and providing access to finance for farmers.

Soon, Ukrainians will be able to report damaged or destroyed housing as a result of russian aggression through the Diia app to the International Register of Damages.

Spain has begun training Ukrainian servicemen to operate NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems, where Spanish army instructors are conducting a one-month course.

This week, Ukraine received significant financial and defense support packages from international partners, including €5 billion from the EU, a $900 million IMF tranche, and $2 billion in macro-financing from Canada, as well as new artillery, drones, and armored vehicles for defense.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is establishing direct cooperation with Western arms manufacturers, such as Colt Canada Corporation, to supply small arms and meet the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under commercial contracts.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited the training ground in the UK, where Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing training as part of Operation Interflex, and spoke with instructors and Ukrainian soldiers.

Slovakia and Hungary refused to participate in financing a Czech initiative to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, citing their opposition to the provision of lethal weapons and their belief that the conflict has no military solution.

Ukraine has received $1. 5 billion in financial aid from Canada to finance its budget deficit and social assistance programs in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion.

33 countries have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, led by Ukraine and Canada, which aims to multiply efforts to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

Zelensky said that this war decides whether Putin will be able to expand the zone of ruins in Europe and the world, thanked Ukrainian soldiers in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Orikhiv directions and noted the assistance of the United States, Denmark, Germany, Canada and other countries that support Ukraine's defense.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Latvia on a bilateral security agreement, defining its content, key elements and thematic blocks.

More than two dozen heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees, including the United States and Israel, signed a statement denying the legitimacy of the elections held by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories.

A Ukrainian team of veterans and servicemen won 36 medals, including 22 golds, at the U. S. Air Force Trials 2024 in Las Vegas, competing in 11 adaptive sports.

Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto Oleh Nikolenko announced five priorities of the Consulate General in Canada, including attracting new aid for Ukraine, economic and infrastructure recovery, cooperation with Ukrainian organizations in Canada, humanitarian projects and protection of the rights of Ukrainians in Ontario and Manitoba.

The Czech Republic secured an opportunity to purchase an additional 200,000 units of artillery ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

At the 2023 Deaflympics in Erzurum (Turkey), the Ukrainian national team won 19 awards, including 10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals, taking first place in the medal standings for the first time.

European Union leaders are ready to impose significant new sanctions on Iran amid reports that Tehran has provided ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine.

Ukraine's national Paralympic team won 20 awards, including 8 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals at the World Championships in Canada.

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair explained that the delay in the delivery of the Norwegian NASAMS anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine is due to the fact that the United States has had problems with financing the completion of the contract with the manufacturer Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace.