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An international delegation of ambassadors and UN representatives visited Kharkiv to see the destruction caused by Russian shelling, and the mayor presented them with a plan to restore the city's heating infrastructure for the coming winter.
President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.
Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.
Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.
The full-scale Russian invasion has changed the meaning of this event, as the restoration of Ukraine's environment after Russian war crimes may take many years and require significant funds.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awards French movie star Alain Delon with the Order of Merit for supporting Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Kuleba and the French Foreign Minister discussed steps to accelerate the provision of additional air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine, as well as measures to counter Russian disinformation and strengthen cybersecurity.
Shmyhal met with French Minister Le Maire to discuss Ukraine's military needs, restoration of the energy system, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
A man with a knife attacked two girls aged 6 and 11 near a school in France, wounding them, and was arrested.
Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.
Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.
Ukraine's U-19 national team will meet Northern Ireland, Norway and Italy in Group A of the 2024 European Championship final tournament, which will take place in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28.
Yermak held a working meeting to discuss the main elements of a future security agreement with the United States, including the strengths of existing agreements and actions to be taken after the US Congress decides to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian athletes have won 67 licenses for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in various sports, including boxing, wrestling, cycling, rowing, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, shooting, modern pentathlon, fencing, and football.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.
EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
France is overwhelmed by propaganda and disinformation campaigns ahead of the EU elections in June, creating fake media sites and social media accounts.
The Olympic Torch Relay of the 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on April 16 when the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, and passed from a Greek Olympian to a French Olympic swimming champion.
Stefanchuk discussed with the PACE President the mechanism of compensation for war damage and the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare options for a balanced response against Iran that would "send a signal" but avoid casualties after Iran's massive attack on Israel is repelled.
Zelensky praised the allies' unity and effectiveness in defending against terror in Israeli skies, hinting at similar full support for Ukraine in shooting down drones and missiles to protect lives and prevent further escalation.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes the russian propaganda fake that the Ukrainian government plans to "sell off the entire healthcare system" by privatizing hospitals and clinics.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to ask Chinese President Xi Jinping for help in achieving an Olympic truce during Xi's upcoming visit to Paris in early May.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will do "everything possible" to achieve an Olympic truce during the 2024 Olympics in Paris amid Russia's war against Ukraine, and reveals plans to move the opening ceremony to the Stade de France stadium if security threats arise.
U. S. forces, backed by destroyers from U.S. European Command, destroyed more than 80 attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles targeting Israel from Iran and Yemen over the weekend, according to U.S. Central Command.
During Saturday's attack, the US military destroyed more than 80 drones and 6 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and Yemen toward Israel.
Serbia plans to sign a €3 billion deal with France to buy a dozen Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, diversifying its arms purchases amid Russia's war in Ukraine, despite being one of Moscow's closest allies.
Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.