Ukraine

Starting from April 23, Ukrainian consulates will temporarily suspend all consular services to Ukrainian men of military age, except for the preparation of documents for returning to Ukraine.

The former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's agriculture committee and current minister have been served with a notice of suspicion of illegally seizing about 2,500 hectares of state land worth UAH 291 million in Sumy region and attempting to seize another 3,300 hectares worth UAH 190 million.

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 16 Shahid drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, targeting Kharkiv region and infrastructure, but Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of the 16 drones, with no casualties.

President Biden discussed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and pledged swift security assistance to meet Ukraine's immediate needs on the battlefield.

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 Verkhovna Rada plans to extend the deadline for registration of unclaimed land plots from 2025 to 2028 due to the ongoing war and occupation of part of Ukraine's territory, which makes it difficult for owners to meet the current deadlines.

The Verkhovna Rada is planning to consider a law that would allow the National Agency for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA) to buy military bonds with seized foreign currency to support Ukraine's defense capabilities during martial law.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on granting English the status of the language of international communication in Ukraine, defining positions requiring knowledge of English, mandatory study of English in preschools, and promoting the use of English in cultural spheres and on official websites.

Over the past 24 hours, artillery shelling in Mykolaiv region has damaged educational institutions, residential buildings, structures, cars and commercial infrastructure, but fortunately there were no casualties or injuries.

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of 16 russian drones during an attack on the night of April 23, 2024.

Despite the sanctions, many large foreign companies, such as Leroy Merlin, Philip Morris, PepsiCo, Auchan, Nestle, Alibaba, Unilever, Mondelez and Xiaomi, continue to operate in russia, providing resources that could help the kremlin in its military actions against Ukraine.

On World Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO celebrates the importance of protecting literary works and the rights of authors. The first copyright laws appeared in the 18th century.

Biden promises swift security assistance for Ukraine's needs on the battlefield and calls on the Senate to send him a package of national security laws for his signature as soon as possible.

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.

On the second day of the European Pairs Swimming Championships in Madeira, Ukrainian athletes won 8 medals, including 4 gold and 4 bronze.

President Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation, emphasizing Ukraine's urgent need for air defense systems, long-range weapons, artillery shells, and military aid to defend itself against Russian aggression.

Zelenskyy announces that all agreements on Ukraine's receipt of long-range ATACMS missiles from the United States have been finalized.

The first package of U. S. defense aid to Ukraine after the adoption of the aid law will be delivered very quickly: some weapons will arrive in a few days and some in a few weeks, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating said.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to introduce basic general military training for high school and vocational school students by teaching the subject "Defense of the Fatherland" to develop basic military knowledge and defense awareness among citizens.

Ukraine has launched a coordination center for integrated border management to monitor and report on the situation at the state border, facilitate coordination between border agencies, and prepare situational reports.

The Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv has extended the detention of businessman Ihor Kolomoisky until June 2, 2024, with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 1. 96 billion.

President Zelenskiy says that the first US defense aid package after the passage of the aid law will be fast, powerful, and will strengthen Ukraine's air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities, based on his conversation with President Biden.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law that would liquidate the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), transfer its functions to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, strengthen control over the gambling business, set new requirements for gambling advertising, introduce restrictions for gamblers and fines for violations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that lowering the conscription age for the Armed Forces is necessary because young people are better physically prepared and more quickly oriented in modern technologies used on the battlefield.

President Zelenskyy discussed with President Biden Russia's missile terror and attack on the Kharkiv TV tower, the US aid package following approval by the House of Representatives, plans for a bilateral security agreement, and preparations for the Peace Summit.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that russia will not adhere to the ceasefire proposed by France for the duration of the Summer Olympics.

Ukraine switched to the updated NCTS Phase 5 IT system on time, fulfilling its obligation to join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure, which is a prerequisite for accession to the European Union.

Oil refining in russia has fallen to its lowest level in 11 months due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and large-scale spring flooding in several regions.

Andriy Didyk, a member of the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, has submitted his resignation, which the Verkhovna Rada is scheduled to consider tomorrow.

Azerbaijani Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine and conveyed an invitation to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 in Azerbaijan.