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Ukraine and the Netherlands sign a bilateral security agreement that provides for €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and further defense assistance over the next ten years.

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has announced that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November 2024 after nearly two decades in office.

The Netherlands orders 9 DITA anti-aircraft missile systems from the Czech Republic as part of its aid package to Ukraine.

North Korea's first spy satellite is still active and under Pyongyang's control. This is evidenced by the data of a specialized expert from the Netherlands, who detected changes in the satellite's orbit.

Sony is laying off about 900 employees, or 8% of the total workforce, from various PlayStation studios, including Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games, and Firesprite.

The Netherlands will allocate 100 million euros for ammunition to help Ukraine continue its defense against Russian attacks.

According to Macron, Russia cannot and should not win this war in Ukraine, for the sake of Ukraine itself and the collective security of Europe.

Mauritius refused to allow disembarkation from a Norwegian cruise ship due to fears of a potential cholera outbreak.

The leader of the far-right Dutch Freedom Party said he supports assistance to Ukraine and called Russia's war against Ukraine illegal and barbaric.

Ukraine is working on a security cooperation agreement with Japan and will discuss the content of the agreement with the United States after Congress approves further assistance to Ukraine.

The Polish and Ukrainian governments need frank discussions and quick decisions to calm the situation on the border between farmers.

The Netherlands and the European Commission will host an international conference in The Hague on April 2 to discuss justice for Ukraine.

Blocking the Polish-Ukrainian border is not an economic issue, but rather the interests of certain groups. The Ukrainian side is ready for a dialogue with the Polish side, as the long-term blocking of the border "means losses for both countries.

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine will sign security agreements with several countries in the coming weeks to receive more defense support, financial guarantees, and political cooperation.

Legal experts have approved the seizure of $300 billion worth of frozen assets from the russian central bank to compensate Ukraine for losses from the russian invasion, as allowed by international law.

The first group of four Ukrainian pilots will complete training on F-16 fighter jets by summer, the Arizona National Guard reports.

Ukraine held two days of talks with Canada to conclude a bilateral security agreement.

Ukraine continued online negotiations with Italy on a bilateral security agreement as part of the implementation of the G7 declaration in support of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defense presented Ukraine's needs for the development of an unmanned coalition to the military attaches of partner countries and asked them to support the financing of Ukrainian drone production.

Today, on the World Day of Social Justice, various events are taking place around the world to address issues such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment and human rights.

The Netherlands has begun transferring drones to Ukraine as part of an international drone coalition to support Ukraine's defense needs.

Ukraine discussed the finalization of a bilateral security agreement with Denmark to strengthen cooperation and possibly sign the agreement in the near future.

Ukrainian judokas won one silver and two bronze medals at the international Grand Slam tournament in Baku.

Approximately 3,200 trucks are waiting at six border crossings with Poland due to blockades by protesting local farmers.

Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.

Due to a strike by local farmers, truck traffic in both directions will be blocked at the Yagodyn-Dorogusk border crossing between Poland and Ukraine on Sunday. Farmers from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France will join the large-scale protest.

Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed further defense support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery, as well as the transfer of F-16 fighter jets and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

President Zelenskiy announced that since the start of the Ukrainian corridor, more than 23 million tons of cargo have been transported through the Black Sea without Russian assistance.

Daria Bilodid won bronze at the Grand Slam tournament in Baku, defeating Julie Burskens from the Netherlands, her first competition in six months after a back injury.

The foreign ministers of the Netherlands and Ukraine discussed the confiscation of Russian assets, providing more military assistance to Ukraine, strengthening sanctions, and preparations for the upcoming peace summit.