Ukraine

Ukrainian pilots are undergoing air combat training at an air base in France to prepare for the operation of F-16 fighter jets expected to arrive in Ukraine this summer.

russia's media outlet spreads fake news that Ukraine has installed fire guidance systems on a Kharkiv TV tower that was attacked by enemy forces to disrupt communications and limit access to information.

Durov supported free access to information on Telegram, but emphasized the fight against propaganda of violence and the protection of users' privacy. He announced that Telegram would introduce "certain changes" for users with Ukrainian SIM cards.

In the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, the russian occupation authorities are forcing schoolchildren to clean up extracurricular areas for almost a week as part of a Soviet-style cleanup, engaging them in meaningless work and propaganda photo shoots.

Ukrainian athlete Oleh Verniayev won a silver medal in the all-around at the European Championships in Rimini, Italy, earning his 13th medal at the competition.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a bill that would allow employers to fire employees for collaboration, including at critical infrastructure enterprises, in case of conviction for crimes against Ukraine's national security or violation of rules of conduct.

Poland is ready to help Ukraine return men of military age to participate in the war against russia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has clarified that SE "Document" does not fall under its jurisdiction and is a separate state enterprise subordinated to the State Migration Service in response to concerns about services provided to Ukrainian citizens abroad.

Ukraine and Portugal start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law that will regulate the employment and social protection of domestic workers, defining domestic work, employment contracts, age restrictions, and responsibility for ensuring safe working conditions.

In March, the United States provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles as part of a $300 million aid package that will allow Ukrainian troops to strike Russian targets anywhere in the occupied territories.

Hundreds of Ukrainian men have blocked the passport office in Warsaw amid the suspension of consular services abroad for men aged 18-60, which has drawn criticism from a military commander who accused them of shirking their duties while others are fighting at the front.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law providing social support for children affected by Russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, but concerns are raised about the lack of financial justification for providing adequate assistance.

Men of conscription age (18-60 years old) will not be able to obtain passports at Ukrainian diplomatic missions abroad, only on the territory of Ukraine.

Qatar acts as an intermediary in the return of Ukrainian children and negotiations with Russia, said Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, and emphasized that there have been no direct talks with Moscow.

More than 600 trucks crossed the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing point per day, where automatic license plate recognition cameras are being tested ahead of the system's rollout to other checkpoints.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on the creation of a State Register of Persons Affected by Russia's Armed Aggression against Ukraine, which will include registration of citizens whose lives and health have been harmed, exchange of information between state systems, and accounting for costs associated with providing assistance to affected citizens.

In March, the United States secretly provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles as part of a $300 million military aid package, which were allegedly used by Ukraine to strike a Russian airfield in Crimea on April 17.

President Zelensky thanked the United States for a new $1 billion aid package that includes Atacams, artillery, anti-tank weapons, missiles for HIMARS, air defense systems, and other necessary equipment to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks.

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed with the US National Security Advisor the importance of US assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including the recently approved $61 billion aid package.

Zelenskiy called on foreign ambassadors to spread the truth about Russian terror in Ukraine and help strengthen Ukraine's air defense, as Ukraine does not have enough weapons to protect lives compared to Russia's ability to destroy.

Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency recorded a 29% increase in cyberattacks in 2023 compared to 2022, with 248 of the 319 attacks related to the war in Ukraine being carried out by pro-Russian hacker groups.

According to intelligence reports cited by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia has a specific plan to disrupt the Peace Summit and prolong the conflict.

The United States has announced a new $1 billion package of military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery shells, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, HIMARS missiles, air defense missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, small arms, ammunition, armored vehicles, and anti-tank systems.

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.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said that the US decision to provide military assistance to Ukraine demonstrates the common commitment of the EU and Washington to support a free and independent Ukraine integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community.

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.

Hugo Boss is leaving russia, selling its business to wholesale partner Stockmann, ending its presence in the country after suspending operations following russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.

President Joe Biden signs a bill to provide aid to Ukraine.