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US President Joe Biden has assured that he will expedite the submission of documents to the relevant authorities to send missile systems and weapons to Ukraine as part of a $61 billion package of military and economic assistance to Ukraine and US allies.

Russia will sell gas to China at a price almost 30% cheaper than to Europe at least until 2027, according to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The Ukrainian parliament has passed in the first reading a bill that will make the Diia. city more accessible to startups, including small tech companies, by providing access to the best tax rates in Europe and tools for scaling and attracting investment.

Germany and the United Kingdom plan to intensify cooperation, including joint support for Ukrainian helicopters, weapons, maintenance, and training, to strengthen Ukraine's military-industrial base.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe should continue to increase aid to Ukraine even after the approval of a large aid package from the United States, but he maintained his refusal to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the West should increase arms production to help Ukraine defeat Russia, as the era of peace in Europe is over.

The EU should provide Ukraine with the means for self-defense, as Putin understands only this language, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

France has proposed new EU sanctions against Russian disinformation operations and election interference around the world.

Ukraine has received €1. 5 billion of the second tranche of funding from the EU and expects the third tranche of €1.89 billion to be disbursed soon.

According to the IMF, trade disputes between Ukraine and its European neighbors have affected Ukraine's economic growth and budget revenues.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacts to the Senate's passage of a bill on aid to Ukraine.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the prospects of investing in Ukraine with representatives of CRH, the largest manufacturer of construction materials in North America and Europe, assuring them of full support and favorable conditions for such large investors.

The United States is developing sanctions that could cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system to force Beijing to limit exports of dual-use goods that help Russian military production.

The Ministry of Economy has submitted a draft National Energy and Climate Plan to the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management. This is a key strategic document expected by the EU from Ukraine.

Due to an electricity shortage caused by damage from Russian missile attacks, Ukraine has been forced to seek emergency assistance from European countries for the second day in a row, introducing electricity restriction schedules for businesses and industry from 18:00 to 22:00.

In the 2 years since the Russian invasion, the US program "Unite for Ukraine" has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians to the US with relative efficiency and little difficulty.

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with the largest package of military aid, including ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, boats, missiles, vehicles and munitions to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

Millennials in the United States overwhelmingly support a four-day workweek, and 74% want to reduce their workday, a recent survey found, citing improved work-life balance and productivity as key benefits.

The Czech Republic will once again propose to restrict the movement of russian diplomats in the Schengen area to combat the threat of russian intelligence and espionage activities in Europe.

EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on international partners to take decisive action and strengthen Ukraine's air defense by providing additional Patriot and SAMP/T systems and ammunition.

The European Union will take over assistance to Ukraine after significant support from the United States, and Europe is considering strengthening Ukraine's air defense and using frozen Russian assets to finance further assistance.

The power system of Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of electricity, with the maximum consumption expected at 21:00, so Ukrenergo urges Ukrainians to turn off powerful electrical appliances for this period*.

In 2023, global military spending reached a record high of $2,443 billion, with the United States, China and Russia being the largest spenders, driven by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other armed conflicts around the world.

Speaker Johnson agreed to support aid to Ukraine after reviewing intelligence reports and testimonies of Russian atrocities, convinced that Putin could continue his invasion of Europe if left unchecked.

Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, have been protesting for seven days against a proposed law on "foreign agents" that they consider anti-democratic and anti-European, chanting slogans in support of Europe and against the law.

According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the U. S. House of Representatives has approved a major new aid package for Ukraine that will enhance Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian invaders and strengthen security in Europe and North America.

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.

According to U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, China is now the main supplier of raw materials and components for the Russian military-industrial complex, helping Russia rebuild its defense industry despite sanctions and export controls.

The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve an arms package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery and air defense equipment as soon as Congress votes on additional funding for Ukraine.