Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said that any changes in the Ukrainian government or military leadership would not affect relations with Western allies, as they respect the president's authority to appoint officials.

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

The SBU eliminated several traitors and war criminals on the occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia, including Ilya Kiva and Vladlen Tatarsky.

According to the documents, in 2022, Russia intended to produce 6,000 Iranian drones under license within 2. 5 years. The total price of the production contract, including the transfer of technology, equipment, components, and software, is 108.5 billion rubles ($1 billion 750 million).

Ukraine is modernizing the Danube Shipping Company's river fleet in cooperation with international partners to replace outdated engines and make the fleet more modern and environmentally friendly.

In 2024, farmers in Ukraine will continue to receive state aid. In particular, budget subsidies for cattle, goats and sheep will be restored.

The Portuguese foreign minister and his Ukrainian counterpart discussed Portugal's continued support for Ukraine's financial and military problems in the context of the war with Russia.

Ukraine and Portugal discussed Portugal's accession to the air coalition in support of Ukraine and the reconstruction of schools damaged during the war.

Russia has launched a new hybrid war against Georgia, using various tools in response to its failure to break Ukraine, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has said.

Ukraine's international reserves fell to $38. 5 bn in January due to a reduction in foreign aid and debt payments, despite the fact that the government received $898.9 mn in foreign currency.

The key strengths of the Ukrainian economy are its resource potential, proximity to the EU market and opportunities for export industries, while its main weaknesses are an aging population, population decline and proximity to Russia, according to energy expert Oleksandr Katsuba.

russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region are forcing farmers to sell grain and agricultural products to a state-owned operator at below-market prices and delaying payments for up to six months.

Ukraine continues to deepen its cooperation with the OECD, and full membership is one of the country's priorities, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

France and Ukraine discussed joint projects to restore Ukraine's critical infrastructure and transportation sector, with a focus on repairing railways and improving water supply.

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denied that diplomats had abandoned the Ukrainian citizen detained in Thailand, saying that the embassy had been assisting him since his detention for overstaying his visa and was now organizing his return to Ukraine.

The President of the European Council called on the U. S. House of Representatives to urgently approve $60 billion in aid for Ukraine's financial stability and emphasized that assistance to Ukraine supports European security.

The update of the Air Alert app will allow Ukrainians to receive important notifications about various threats, such as natural disasters, and provide instructions on how to proceed.

Polish checkpoints on the border with Ukraine have been unblocked after the protests, but are not yet operating at full capacity.

A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his acquaintance and her daughter in Kyiv. He tied up and electrocuted one of them, and strangled the other with a wire.

The Embassy of Ukraine urges not to politicize the case of explosives allegedly transported through the territory of Georgia from Odesa to Russia and expresses its readiness to cooperate with the Georgian authorities to clarify the circumstances.

Three more families with four children were returned from the occupied Kherson region with the help of Save Ukraine after losing their businesses, being interrogated, and fearing for the safety of their children under Russian occupation.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Public Procurement System Development Strategy for 2024-2026 to further harmonize legislation with EU directives and define seven strategic goals for reforming the public procurement system.

The Ukrainian military explained that the defensive weapons on board russian warships are not designed for drones. Therefore, the occupiers are sometimes forced to use cannons.

The head of the Security Service of Ukraine called the actions of the officers who attacked Bihus. Info journalists unacceptable and said that they had already led to personnel changes.

The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reported a highly complex and effective operation in the Black Sea off the coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea.

From now on, Ukrainians can receive their driving licenses with international delivery to five more European countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Belgium and Switzerland.

Heavy rains in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region flooded a number of buildings, including a local power substation.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported a draft law introduced by President Zelenskyy that, among other things, allows for the regulation of the issuance of Ukrainian passports to foreigners who defend Ukraine's independence.

The Ukrainian parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days due to the ongoing Russian invasion.