Ukraine

The Embassy of Ukraine in Sweden has demanded an apology from Swedish journalist Elaf Ali for an offensive "joke" about Ukrainian refugee women on a Swedish TV program, in which she suggested that they can only be seen in brothels.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned that the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine would increase the risk of World War III, ruling out the possibility of sending Italian troops to help Kyiv against a Russian invasion.

Greece will supply Ukraine with weapons and ammunition purchased in the Czech Republic and transferred directly to Ukraine.

Finland's foreign minister said that Western countries should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine in the long term, but Finland is not sending troops and does not want to discuss it.

Ukraine, 56 other countries and the European Union condemned the illegally organized voting in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine within the framework of the Russian.

The head of Putin's CEC, Pamfilova, complained about "Western countries violating the rights of Russians" during early voting in the fake Russian presidential election in the occupied Ukrainian territories, aimed at increasing voter turnout to legitimize Putin's rule.

US President Joe Biden urged Congress to immediately pass a bipartisan national security bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, calling on every member of Congress to stand up to Vladimir Putin.

In the occupied Crimea, buses were used as mobile "polling stations" and delivered to residential areas of Simferopol to hold illegal presidential elections in Russia, which is a violation of international law.

Next week, Ukraine expects to receive the first tranches from the IMF and the EU to cover the state budget deficit and support the security forces, social payments and pensions.

Next week, the Ukrainian parliament plans to consider a draft law on multiple citizenship, but not a draft law on mobilization or a report from the head of the Security Service.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with former US Ambassador William Taylor to discuss the current situation on the battlefield against Russian aggression and the immediate and long-term military needs of Ukraine that the US can help meet.

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed 20 people, including rescuers and paramedics, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to vow retaliation against "Russian killers.

Denys Kolesnikov, a 29-year-old firefighter, was killed during a rocket attack on civilian infrastructure in Odesa region while performing his official duties.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss increasing the production of powerful long-range drones to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks, setting out the relevant tasks and deadlines.

The 41-year-old commander of the Tsunami assault regiment, Oleksandr Gostishchev, was killed during a Russian missile strike on Odesa.

Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of Brazil to Ukraine and discussed preparations for the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, including a missile attack on a residential building in Odesa.

Taiwan is planning to build its own satellite Internet network to ensure the resilience of its communications infrastructure to potential threats from China and cyberattacks.

Yuriy Dushenko, an IDP from Donetsk Oblast, won a business idea competition and opened a mushroom farm in Cherkasy Oblast, receiving grant funding.

President Zelenskyy held a military meeting to identify the enemy's most vulnerable points to inflict maximum damage in order to bring a just end to Russian aggression.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law to increase the number of the State Border Guard Service by 15,000 people within a year after the end or lifting of martial law in Ukraine.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warns against the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine, saying it threatens to spark World War III, while supporting the provision of military, economic and technical assistance to help Ukraine defend itself.

The President of Ukraine heard a report from the Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It was about the situation in key areas of the frontline.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the location of the National Military Memorial Cemetery on two plots in the Gatnenska rural territorial community of Fastiv district, Kyiv region.

The Government allocates UAH 200 million for the purchase of medicines and medical devices to provide quality medical care and rehabilitation for military personnel at Feofaniya Hospital.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law that provides for a gradual increase in specific excise tax rates on cigarettes by 2028 to the minimum level set by the EU directive.

The leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin, expressing joint support for Ukraine, pledging to increase arms and financial aid, and reaffirming that Europe's security is at stake in Ukraine, marking "a new and good beginning for the Weimar Triangle. "

Japan plans to revise its strict defense export regulations to allow the sale of next-generation fighter jets developed jointly with the UK and Italy to countries that have signed defense agreements with Japan and are not involved in armed conflicts.

Ukrainian freestyle skiers won three medals, including one gold, at the European Ski Acrobatics Cup in Airolo, Switzerland.

The government plans to adopt a bill to increase excise taxes on tobacco products, which should come into effect on July 1, 2024, and gradually increase to the EU minimum level by 2028.

Chinese Ambassador to the EU Fu Kong is leaving Brussels for a new post at the UN in New York after less than 18 months, amid deteriorating relations between China and the EU over issues such as the war in Ukraine and alleged unfair Chinese subsidies.