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Kuleba and the French Foreign Minister discussed steps to accelerate the provision of additional air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine, as well as measures to counter Russian disinformation and strengthen cybersecurity.

Russia's terrorist attack on Dnipro destroyed several floors of a residential building and damaged a train station, causing casualties; Zelenskyy emphasized the need to defeat Russian terror and called on partners to provide air defense systems to shoot down all enemy missiles.

Today, on April 19, all fans of flowers and spring beauty can join the celebration of Snowdrop Day. The event is celebrated in April because it was founded in 1984 in the United Kingdom, where these flowers appear in this month.

Poland has scrambled planes and initiated procedures to ensure the security of its airspace due to intense russian missile attacks on Ukraine.

During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed unblocking military and financial aid, American investment in the Ukrainian economy, and the use of frozen russian assets.

The US and Norwegian defense ministers discussed support for Ukraine, condemned Iranian aggression, and emphasized the importance of cooperation in the North due to russia's aggressive behavior.

Andriy Yermak discussed with the Director General of the Italian Department of Intelligence and Security the priorities of Italy's presidency of the G7, preparations for the peace summit organized by Ukraine and Switzerland, and the use of frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.

The investigation revealed an extensive network of Russian agents posing as clerics of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) and working to destabilize Ukraine by spreading disinformation, blocking legislation against the Moscow Church, and undermining international aid to Ukraine in support of Russia's war.

Minister Kuleba thanked EU Representative Borrell for his efforts to provide Ukraine with Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems, emphasizing their critical importance in the joint message "Air Defense for Ukraine Now".

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, thanked him for his efforts to provide Ukraine with air defense systems such as Patriot and NASAMS, and welcomed NATO's 5-year, $100 billion plan to support Ukraine.

The G7 is considering using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral for loans to Ukraine to help meet its urgent financial needs in the face of the Russian invasion.

President Zelenskyy met with German Vice Chancellor Gabek to discuss Ukraine's defense needs, strengthening air defense, rebuilding energy infrastructure, economic cooperation, and preparations for upcoming conferences on Ukraine's recovery and peace efforts.

Ukraine and the Czech Republic have begun negotiations on a bilateral security agreement to strengthen cooperation in the defense industry and pave the way for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

NATO is working to send more air defense systems to Ukraine, such as Patriot and NASAMS, provide long-term support, and establish an institutional structure to support Ukraine within NATO to counter Russian advance.

U. S. President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" and said it has real economic problems. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that it is still unclear whether these words "refer to China or the United States itself.

A man detained in Poland faces up to 8 years in prison for collaborating with russian special services and preparing an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Jewish community in Kyiv on the eve of Passover, thanking them for their support of Ukraine's struggle for freedom and emphasizing the importance of the struggle for freedom symbolized by the Passover holiday.

Russia could move its Kalibr missile carriers from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea to protect them from Ukrainian attacks, with Buyan-M corvettes being a possible option due to the infrastructure at the Caspian naval base.

Germany and its NATO partners may provide Ukraine with seven additional Patriot air defense systems to strengthen its ability to counter Russian attacks.

Ukraine calls to prevent Russian judokas who support Russia's military aggression against Ukraine from participating in the European Judo Championship 2024.

Andriy Sybiga thanked Japan for its unwavering support and $12 billion in aid to Ukraine during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori.

Ukraine has developed a new long-range drone with a flight range of more than 3,000 kilometers, capable of reaching targets even in russian Siberia.

The long-awaited USD 95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan is expected to pass Congress with the support of House Democrats, despite opposition from some ultra-conservative Republicans.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit China next week to discuss China's support for Russia in the war in Ukraine and its aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

A former collaborator law enforcement officer who joined the Russian occupation council in the temporarily occupied Yakymivka, Zaporizhzhia region, was injured but survived an explosion targeting him in his home.

Thanks to the joint actions of Ukrainian and Polish law enforcement agencies, a Polish citizen who worked for russian special services and planned an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Poland was detained.

Shmyhal met with French Minister Le Maire to discuss Ukraine's military needs, restoration of the energy system, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.

President Zelenskyy's peace plan is the only one being discussed by the international community, while other plans have disappeared, and then they will have to be discussed with Russia, which is the aggressor - we should not forget this, says EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell.

The German foreign minister summons the Russian ambassador amid suspicions that Russian agents are planning sabotage on German territory, warning Putin not to bring his terror to Germany.

Due to the lack of doctors in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders bring medical teams from remote regions such as Yakutia and Karelia to provide medical services.