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The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion loan to Ukraine to help restore the economy, finance priority social and humanitarian expenditures, and implement reforms aimed at European integration and economic growth.

Representatives of Ukraine alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform the song "Teresa & Maria" at number 5 in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on May 7.

Farmers on dozens of tractors have arrived at the British parliament to protest against post-Brexit regulations and trade deals that they say threaten their livelihoods and food security.

Russia's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in the attack on the Crocus City Hall near Moscow are ridiculous and lack evidence, according to a source among Western allies who dismissed them as Kremlin disinformation.

Russia's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack were denied by Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine, who called them chronic lies and collective inadequacy.

Japan has relaxed its arms export rules to allow the sale of next-generation fighter jets developed jointly with the UK and Italy, removing a major obstacle to the trilateral project.

Russia does not have enough soldiers to form new military districts because its troops are involved in the war in Ukraine.

British intelligence has analyzed the ability of the Russian Federation to form and equip two new armies consisting of 14 divisions and 16 brigades announced by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, but doubts their effectiveness due to limited training, outdated equipment and infrastructure problems.

China may have gained access to the personal data of millions of British voters through state-sponsored cyberattacks on members of the British Parliament, which poses a threat to British democracy.

The AI boom requires huge computing power and energy loads, posing risks to the power grid and the transition to cleaner energy sources, as AI may force companies to rely more on fossil fuels than expected.

Russia will not stop if it wins the war in Ukraine. Therefore, Kyiv needs more support to defeat Russia, the US ambassador to the UK believes.

On Unity Day, volunteers from the British NGO Unity of Ukraine and Great Britain organized a celebration with traditional Ukrainian food, hairstyles, and a concert for Ukrainian soldiers who are training at bases in England.

A dinner menu signed by Albert Einstein at a 1930 fundraising event in London attended by more than 370 people was sold at auction in Britain for £18,000.

Britain will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 60 million pounds, including reconnaissance drones and 20 million pounds for air defense systems.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is establishing direct cooperation with Western arms manufacturers, such as Colt Canada Corporation, to supply small arms and meet the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine under commercial contracts.

Ten Ukrainian pilots have completed their basic flight training in the UK under the guidance of British Air Force instructors and will now receive further training from the French Air Force before learning to fly F-16s to defend Ukraine's skies.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited the training ground in the UK, where Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing training as part of Operation Interflex, and spoke with instructors and Ukrainian soldiers.

Slovakia and Hungary refused to participate in financing a Czech initiative to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, citing their opposition to the provision of lethal weapons and their belief that the conflict has no military solution.

King Charles III, who is battling cancer, was spotted at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, and Queen Consort Camilla assured well-wishers that he was feeling "very well" despite being unable to join her trip due to illness.

Australia joins the United Kingdom and Latvia in providing drones as part of a "drone coalition" to support Ukraine's military efforts.

The UK and Australia have signed a defense agreement that will facilitate cooperation in submarine warfare, mine clearance, intelligence sharing, climate change, and joint military exercises.

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, may avoid extradition to the United States as the US Department of Justice is considering a guilty plea to a lesser charge of misuse of classified information, which could lead to his release from a British prison.

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, believes that Europe should create its own version of the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system.

33 countries have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, led by Ukraine and Canada, which aims to multiply efforts to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

In 2023, the number of Russian men aged 31-59 with disabilities increased by 30%, likely due to losses in the Russian war against Ukraine, according to a British intelligence report.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock tries to persuade Chancellor Olaf Scholz to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine as part of a "circular exchange" with the United Kingdom.

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.

Russia's revenues from maritime oil exports grew by 12% in February, but exports were down 3% month-on-month due to higher Russian oil prices rather than increased exports.

The US Central Command reported the destruction of 9 anti-ship missiles and 2 UAVs launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen in the direction of the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea between March 14 and 15.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Latvia on a bilateral security agreement, defining its content, key elements and thematic blocks.