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Japan seeks to engage the private sector to support Ukraine

Japan plans to involve its private sector in helping Ukraine with long-term recovery and reconstruction in the wake of the war with russia.

War • February 18, 10:00 PM • 32351 views

World Whale Day, Pluto Day. What else can be celebrated on February 18

Today, on the third Sunday of February, many countries around the world are celebrating World Whale Day. The organizers of the event tried to draw the attention of society and governments to the need to take measures to restore the whale population on the planet, which has been significantly affected by whaling.

UNN Lite • February 18, 04:27 AM • 59625 views

South Korea and the United States launch joint military exercises

South Korea and the United States launched joint military exercises involving 400 marines to strengthen regional defense capabilities against potential threats from North Korea.

News of the World • February 16, 09:33 PM • 29880 views

New members of the Donor Coordination Platform will allocate more than $5.5 billion for Ukraine's reconstruction

The new members of the Donor Coordination Platform will commit more than $5. 5 billion to Ukraine's recovery to help avoid financial instability in 2024.

Economy • February 15, 03:24 PM • 25311 views

An explosion occurred at the Roscosmos plant in the Altai Territory - rosmedia

An explosion has occurred at a russian defense plant in the Altai Territory, and local residents report feeling a powerful shock wave that shook the windows.

War • February 15, 09:47 AM • 25235 views

Japan plans to ease travel restrictions to Ukraine for some companies

Japan plans to ease travel restrictions for some companies to help rebuild Ukraine's public and private sectors.

Economy • February 14, 09:46 AM • 24430 views

Ukraine expands cooperation with the IMF through a new $65 million fund

The Government of Ukraine and the IMF launched the Ukraine Capacity Building Facility with $65 million in funding from donor countries to strengthen Ukraine's institutional capacity and support economic reforms.

Economy • February 14, 09:44 AM • 26705 views

Japan to allocate $106 million for Ukraine's recovery - media

Japan will provide $106 million for Ukraine's postwar reconstruction in seven areas, including agriculture and rubble removal.

Economy • February 11, 02:07 PM • 101259 views

Ex-vocalist of the German band Can Damo Suzuki dies

Japanese-born singer Damo Suzuki, a former member of the influential German krautrock band Can, has died of cancer at the age of 74.

Culture • February 11, 01:11 PM • 32850 views

Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

Israel's Foreign Minister demanded the resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini after reports of a Hamas tunnel for Palestinian refugees and works (UNRWA) discovered under the agency's headquarters in Gaza.

Politics • February 10, 10:15 PM • 40613 views

Ukrainian diving team wins bronze medals at the World Championships

The Ukrainian diving team of Oleksiy Sereda and Kyrylo Bolyukh won bronze medals in the synchronized diving from the 10-meter tower at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Sports • February 8, 11:06 PM • 40169 views

China is no longer the #1 source of US imports, for the first time since 2008

In 2022, China ceased to be the main source of US imports, losing ground to Mexico for the first time since 2008 due to reduced economic dependence on China and diversification of supply chains.

Economy • February 8, 03:25 AM • 51754 views

The head of the SBU met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries. The focus is on interaction in the war against the Russian Federation and the situation with Bihus.Info

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.

Politics • February 7, 01:08 PM • 21457 views

A pod of killer whales stuck in drifting ice off the coast of Japan may have escaped

A pod of 13 killer whales trapped under drifting ice off the coast of Japan may have been able to escape after the dense ice floes broke apart.

News of the World • February 7, 11:40 AM • 19218 views

U.S. diplomats urge Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill to maintain trust with strategic partners

American ambassadors from nine Pacific Rim countries signed a letter calling on Congress to pass a bill to provide assistance to Ukraine and other allies in order to maintain trust with strategic partners.

War • February 7, 09:55 AM • 29992 views

A pod of killer whales is trapped in ice off the coast of Japan: their lives are at risk

A pod of 10 killer whales was trapped under the sea ice off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The fate of the animals is unknown, as local authorities are unable to rescue them.

News of the World • February 7, 03:30 AM • 36451 views

Government delegation to visit Tokyo in February - Shmyhal

The Prime Minister of Ukraine announces that a government delegation will visit Tokyo in February to participate in a Japan-Ukraine conference on recovery and economic growth.

Economy • February 2, 03:21 PM • 25017 views

At least three killed and hundreds injured in Kenya's capital as a result of a gasoline tanker explosion

An explosion at an unlicensed liquefied natural gas station in Nairobi, Kenya, killed three people and injured more than 280 others.

News of the World • February 2, 01:48 PM • 20041 views

Canadian Foreign Minister: We hope that the security agreement with Ukraine has reached the finish line

Canada emphasized the need to continue to support Ukraine and hopes that the bilateral security commitments between Canada and Ukraine will be finalized soon.

Politics • February 2, 12:29 PM • 22035 views

93% of Japanese residents have a negative attitude towards Russia - Ukrainian Ambassador

The Japanese have a negative view of Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine: according to a recent government poll, 93% of respondents have a negative view of Russia.

News of the World • February 2, 09:52 AM • 47559 views

Ambassador: There are about 2 thousand Ukrainian refugees in Japan

About 2,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently in Japan, fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

War • February 2, 09:40 AM • 47639 views

The largest contact in five years: the government, businessmen and mayors of the affected cities will visit Japan to discuss Ukraine's post-war reconstruction

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and a business delegation will meet with the Japanese government on February 19-20 to sign agreements in the fields of industry, energy, agriculture, and transportation that will help Ukraine's recovery.

Economy • February 2, 09:29 AM • 29522 views

Ambassador: Japan has not made a decision to transfer missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine

According to Korsunsky, Japan did not make a decision to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine, as it is only a manufacturer of missile systems and transfers them to the United States. What happens next with these missiles is not a matter of Japanese-Ukrainian relations. This is the competence of the United States.

War • February 2, 08:31 AM • 30019 views

Restoring Ukraine to "green" standards is not just a choice, but a duty: the Ministry of Environment emphasizes the importance of climate policy

Ukraine is advancing its climate policy by drafting a law on greenhouse gas emission quotas, which is key to EU integration, and planning the full launch of an ETS by 2026.

Economy • February 1, 11:12 AM • 32116 views

Shmyhal discusses continuation of financial support and economic reforms with G7 ambassadors

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed continued financial support from the G7 countries and strengthening Ukraine's economic resilience during a meeting with their ambassadors.

Economy • January 31, 06:36 PM • 33943 views

In early spring, the Russian offensive will be completely exhausted - Budanov

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that Russia failed to achieve the goals of its offensive, which began in November 2023, and that the enemy's offensive potential would be completely exhausted by early spring.

War • January 30, 04:41 PM • 65860 views

russia says it will deploy new weapons in the Kuriles

russia is planning to deploy new weapons on the disputed Kuril Islands, which has drawn criticism from Japan, which considers them its territory. medvedev said that russia does not care about Japan's "feelings" about the islands, as russia considers them its own.

News of the World • January 30, 03:02 PM • 25022 views

Thanks to the cooperation of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise and foreign journalists, three people who supplied goods to Russia bypassing sanctions were arrested in the Netherlands - Ruvin

Dutch authorities have arrested three people as part of an investigation into a smuggling network that circumvented sanctions against Russia. This was the result of cooperation between Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise of Ukraine and international journalists.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 09:57 AM • 24354 views

Shells, weapons and cybersecurity: The Netherlands allocates 122 million euros to help Ukraine

The Dutch government has announced €122 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including €87 million for artillery shells, €25 million for weapons, and €10 million to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense.

War • January 30, 09:40 AM • 29452 views

What the weather will be like in the last month of winter: forecast from the Ukrainian Weather Center

According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, in February, the average monthly temperature throughout Ukraine is expected to range from 4° Celsius to 2° Celsius, which is 1-1. 5°C above normal in the southern/eastern regions and Crimea and close to normal in the rest of the country.

Society • January 30, 05:30 AM • 31568 views

Minister of the Environment: the dismantling of the sarcophagus is postponed due to the Russian attack on the Chernobyl NPP

In modern warfare, there is no way without space - an expert explained why Ukraine needs its own Space Forces

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Regulation should be comprehensive: the Council indicated that manufacturers should also be responsible for drug prices

Ukraine is able to produce enough fiber optic drones for the Defense Forces - Kamyshin

At "Ramstein," a record €21 billion in military aid was allocated to Ukraine

Former ARMA employee doubts that territorial departments can monitor search warrants without Kyiv's knowledge

Legalization of virtual currency in Ukraine: the National Securities and Stock Market Commission spoke about the preparation of the draft law

Kupyansk under heavy shelling: four injured, people may be under the rubble

Sumy region under attack: enemy drone damaged private houses

Enemy troops advanced in the Kursk region - DeepState

Volunteer Oleg Salnyk died in Kherson as a result of a drone attack

The Presidential Office proposes to introduce mandatory military service for all citizens, regardless of gender

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Prices for medicines outside the Ministry of Health lists are rising: monitoring as of April

Cryptocurrency taxation in Ukraine: what the National Securities Commission proposes

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