Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness to buy at least 10 Patriot systems from the USA. Funding can be provided by European countries.
From April 19, Venice is again charging an entry fee for tourists. Those who book tickets less than three days in advance will pay twice as much. The fee will be in effect for 54 days.
IAEA experts record explosions and gunfire near the ZNPP almost daily. Drones have also been reported near the South Ukraine NPP.
Volodymyr Prokopiiv, who has been suspended from his duties, is suspected of organizing schemes for the illegal transfer of draft evaders to Europe. In October 2024, he was already involved in a corruption scandal.
The EU will not impose sanctions against Russian LNG in the new package due to internal disputes and lack of alternatives. A gradual abandonment of energy from the Russian Federation is planned by 2027.
Michael Kratsios stated that US technologies allow controlling time and space, eliminating distance and increasing productivity. Europe seeks to reduce its dependence on US technologies.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a new security architecture and new support packages from partners. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for political decisions.
There are 6. 373 million Ukrainian refugees in Europe. There is a slight outflow of population from Ukraine, compared to 2023, about 0.5 million people.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that the usual perception of the "West" is irrelevant. Europe is the guarantor of Western values, is in demand for the organization of trade and is known for its reliability.
European countries are considering reducing their dependence on US technologies due to Trump's unpredictable policies. Most technologies in Europe are American, which is causing concern.
In the first two months of the year, Dacia Sandero became the leader in European sales with 45,524 cars. The top ten also included Renault Clio and Volkswagen Golf.
In Kyiv, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) discovered a large arms cache: over 35,000 rounds of ammunition, grenade launchers, UAVs, grenades, assault rifles, rifles, and more. The owners of the arsenal turned out to be a law enforcement officer and his father.
Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.
2024 was the warmest year in Europe since records began, with record high temperatures. Storms and floods led to deaths and widespread destruction.
J. D. Vance stated that de Gaulle was right about Europe's military independence. He believes that Europe should not be a vassal of the United States in the field of security, but should have its own defense.
North Korea has sent more than 15,800 containers of ammunition to Russia. This has become an important contribution to Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to Newsweek.
J. D. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his recent comments and called them unproductive.
Since 2022, the enemy has hit more than 63,000 small and large energy facilities. More than half of the capacities damaged last year have been restored.
Donald Trump replied that he already has sanctions against Russia, mentioning the halt of Nord Stream 2.
Sony Group Corp. has increased the price of the PlayStation 5 console by 25% in Europe and the UK. The company explains this by inflation and a difficult economic environment.
Friedrich Merz, the likely German Chancellor, advocates for the transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, subject to agreement with allies. He stressed the importance of Ukraine's exit from defense.
The threat of radicalization of children is growing in Europe due to online content. Extremists use porn, scenes of violence and social networks to influence teenagers, which leads to attempted terrorist attacks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian terrorist strike on Sumy with ballistics on Palm Sunday. According to preliminary data, dozens of civilians were killed and wounded.
Infections resistant to antibiotics led to more than three million child deaths in 2022, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia. Since 2019, the use of "reserve antibiotics" has increased.
Adviser to the OP stated that the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia shocks the West. Ukraine summoned a representative of China due to the participation of Chinese citizens in the war.
IAEA reported that on the night of April 9, eight drones were detected near the South Ukraine NPP within a radius of 4 km. Frequent alarms and explosions near Ukrainian nuclear facilities are emphasized.
Ukrainian manufacturers of components for weapons can receive a grant of up to UAH 8 million to expand production. The state will finance 50% of the project cost.
From March 11 to April 11, the Russian army launched almost 70 missiles and thousands of drones at Ukraine.
Singapore Changi Airport has once again topped the Skytrax ranking. It features a shopping mall, gardens, waterfall, resorts, hotels, exhibitions, a museum, cinema and theme park.
Ukraine is predicted to have even bigger problems with the workforce for harvesting this year.