Ukraine

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a major aid package for Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba to declare the day "a bad day for Putin" and praise America's unwavering support for Ukraine's values.

The United States is considering sending up to 60 additional military advisors to its embassy in Kyiv to support the logistics, oversight, and maintenance of weapons delivered to Ukraine, expanding its non-combat military presence in the country.

It will take the Pentagon less than a week to deliver weapons and ammunition to Ukrainian troops, including NATO 155mm shells, rocket artillery ammunition, air defense systems, and more, after a new aid package is approved for Kyiv.

On Tuesday, the Senate will vote to approve the Ukraine aid package bill previously approved by the House of Representatives, which requires 60+ votes and then a final majority of 50+ votes.

President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.

Ukraine may restrict access to public services for persons liable for military service who do not have military registration documents as an incentive to fulfill their duties during mobilization.

The U. S. aid that Ukraine has received is a significant package that will be felt by soldiers on the front lines and cities suffering from Russian terror.

The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.

Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.

16-year-old Ukrainian gymnast Anna Lashchevska won a gold medal in the balance beam at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Doha, Qatar.

A Lviv man broke his leg trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova after paying $4,000 for advice on the Internet and was rescued by border guards after his ex-wife called a hotline.

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled over 50 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces at the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman directions, 91 combat engagements were registered over the day, with the enemy launching 14 missile and 48 air strikes.

The process of forced passportization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is causing resistance among the population, despite the efforts of Russian propaganda.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian authorities are forcing college students to make trench candles, counting it as a credit and threatening to call their parents for truancy.

Russia will have to change its tactics and increase the range of its missiles after Ukraine shot down its Tu-22MZ strategic bomber.

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.

The government has approved the transfer of Mezhyhiria to state ownership, and all profits from its operation as a park-monument of landscape art will go to the state budget and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, starting with the official opening in May 2014.

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 interested in Brazilian President Lula da Silva taking an active part in the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, as his presence would indicate a desire for a just peace for Ukraine.

Significant rains and wind gusts of up to 15-18 m/s are expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region over the next day. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of a yellow level of danger.

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

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 State Logistics Operator has signed contracts with three new companies - Adeline LLC, Okhtyrka Meat Product LLC, and Agroprodprom-Service Trading Company LLC - to supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing suppliers that were unable to deliver.

russians are spreading disinformation to sow discord between Kharkiv and other regions of Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv is doing nothing to strengthen Kharkiv's defense.

Outraged by their government's refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine, Slovaks raised nearly 2 million euros this week to help Kyiv fight the russian invasion.

russian MiG-31K fighter jets take off from an airfield in russia, prompting an air alert in Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

The SBU Military Counterintelligence Department destroyed 11 tanks, 24 armored personnel carriers, 36 artillery systems, 4 air defense systems, 21 military vehicles, 35 firing positions and shelters, 4 ammunition and fuel depots, and a long-range radar in Russia using attack drones in coordination with Ukrainian artillery.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Dnipropetrovs'k region will receive over UAH 3. 2 billion as part of the Made in Ukraine economic platform to support business and domestic production in times of war.

Ukraine shoots down a russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber with old Soviet S-200 missiles for the first time, marking a successful attack on the russian air force and the loss of at least 100 combat aircraft.