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The United States is discussing with its allies the possibility of transferring the coordination of the Defense Contact Group on Ukraine, which supplies Kyiv with weapons, to NATO control if Donald Trump wins the next presidential election.

Russia's imperial crimes and lack of accountability have enabled its current war of aggression against Ukraine, so holding Moscow accountable now is crucial to ensuring a war-free future for Europe.

China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in 13 months, driven by an increase in new orders from domestic and foreign customers, which helped boost business confidence to an 11-month high.

Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin discussed current priorities and identified steps needed to support Ukraine in its fight for justice with EU representatives at the conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine" in The Hague.

At the end of the winter gas withdrawal season, European gas storage facilities were 59% full, a record high for this time of year, allowing the EU to have enough gas for the next winter and reduce its dependence on Russian gas imports.

Five accomplices of the organized group smuggled timber worth almost UAH 43 million across the Ukrainian border to Europe using forged documents.

Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, playing for Girona in the Spanish La Liga, crosses the 16-goal mark. He now becomes the second Ukrainian after Andriy Shevchenko to score more than 15 goals in the world's top championships.

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 worker at a Texas dairy farm has contracted H5N1 avian influenza after coming into contact with infected dairy cows, the first human case of this mammalian-borne subtype of the virus in Texas and the second in US history.

Today, April 2, is the Day of the Dog Handler in Ukraine. It was on April 2, 1994, that the Dog Training Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine was established.

Liberty Media, which owns Formula 1, buys the MotoGP motorcycle series for 4. 2 billion euros.

This year raises several fundamental questions for Ukraine-NATO relations, including the upcoming summit in Washington and other aspects of cooperation, as Ukraine's membership in the Alliance is crucial for real security in Europe, according to President Zelenskyy.

Russia plans to cut exports of diesel fuel by sea in April to the lowest level in 5 months due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and seasonal maintenance that reduces crude oil processing.

Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the Schengen area for air and sea travel, allowing free movement without document checks, but land border controls remain in place due to Austria's opposition on migration grounds.

China promises to import more high-quality goods and services from France amid ongoing trade tensions over the export of Chinese electric vehicles to Europe.

Due to the hunting ban caused by Russia's war against Ukraine, the bear population in the Carpathian region of Ukraine has increased: residents and tourists are increasingly seeing bear tracks near human habitations.

After Putin's "election", Moscow is actively preparing for a confrontation with Europe, NATO and the United States, said Vadym Skibitsky, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

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.

The largest river fountain in Europe, the Roshen Vinnytsia light and music fountain, was raised after wintering at the bottom of the Southern Bug River.

According to the Deputy Minister of Health, there is an increase in the incidence of tuberculosis in Ukraine: about 20,000 cases were registered last year, 640 of which were among children.

The book "Stories of the Strong" by the Stolar Foundation was presented in Bucha.

IAEA experts at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continue to hear daily artillery explosions and small arms fire nearby, posing a constant threat to nuclear safety.

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announces ongoing talks with Ukraine on the potential transfer of Swedish Gripen fighter jets after joining NATO.

A National Guard soldier was forced to stand in the vestibule of a train with his Labrador service dog for more than 2. 5 hours because he was not allowed to enter the carriage due to the dog's large size, causing a scandal over outdated rules for transporting animals on trains in Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy announces an increase in funding for Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service to counter Russian challenges and expand its operational capabilities.

President Zelenskyy met with a delegation from the European Parliament's Renewal of Europe group to discuss military assistance, countering Russian propaganda, and Ukraine's integration into the EU, emphasizing the need to start accession talks during Belgium's EU presidency.

According to President Zelenskyy, Putin's army could advance into Europe after Ukraine, which could lead to US citizens being forced to fight as NATO members.

An 18-year-old boy from Kharkiv region was processing and illegally selling firearms throughout Ukraine.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Palantir, a global leader in artificial intelligence technology, to transform education and provide access to safe daytime education for as many children as possible.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in Warsaw for a joint meeting of the governments of Ukraine and Poland to discuss various issues, including arms, economy, agriculture, military support, Ukraine's accession to the EU, and resolving historical issues between the two countries.