During Secretary Blinken's visit, President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the frontline, defense cooperation, including Patriot systems to protect cities like Kharkiv, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and accelerating the delivery of pledged U. S. military assistance.
Ukraine joined the Combined Federal Battle Lab Network (CFBLNet) as an invited partner. This allows testing combat systems for interoperability and readiness for multinational operations, including in classified networks after accreditation.
Hungary opposes the EU's new package of sanctions on Russian gas, vowing to block any measures that could raise energy prices in Europe.
The EU has expanded the scope of possible sanctions against Iran to include not only those involved in the UAV program, but also anyone who helps Tehran produce missiles.
During an unannounced visit to Kyiv, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that U.S. military aid to Ukraine is on its way and will have a real impact on the fight against Russian aggression.
President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.
The U. S. expects Russian troops to try to advance in the Kharkiv area, but does not expect major breakthroughs.
The founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, refused to meet with U. S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien because his funds were frozen by a Swiss bank on suspicion of Russian origin.
Last month, the U. S. and Taiwanese navies conducted joint exercises in the Pacific Ocean, which were not disclosed, practicing basic operations such as communications, refueling and resupply, Reuters reported.
The White House does not consider the killing of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel during the war with Hamas to be genocide and condemns attacks on humanitarian aid convoys.
Brent crude oil futures rose to $83. 49 per barrel for July delivery on Tuesday as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data, OPEC's monthly report and potential supply disruptions due to wildfires in Canada.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine and discuss additional military aid.
According to U. S. officials, Israel has concentrated enough troops on the outskirts of Rafah to potentially launch a full-scale ground operation in the coming days, despite the Biden administration's warnings against such an invasion.
Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for European Affairs at the U. S. National Security Council, arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the U.S.'s unwavering support for Ukraine against Russia's illegal aggression.
Biden signs a law banning imports of enriched uranium from Russia or Russian companies.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week, according to Politico sources, although the exact date and official confirmation have not yet been received.
India and Iran have signed a 10-year agreement under which India will invest USD 120 million to equip and develop the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran.
Ukraine's top military and political leadership discussed with U. S. officials the situation at the front, Russia's offensive attempts, and Ukraine's urgent need for accelerated arms supplies.
Melinda Gates has announced her withdrawal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after receiving $12. 5 billion for charitable purposes.
The United States will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package in the next few days, according to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Another IRIS-T air defense system from Germany will arrive in Ukraine in May, in addition to the two Patriot systems already deployed and the third planned, as Germany continues to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for European Affairs at the U. S. National Security Council, arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal aggression.
Russian snipers fired at an armored police car that was evacuating people from Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, but the car saved the lives of three law enforcement officers, no one was injured.
A Ukrainian war veteran with the call sign "Teren" who lost both legs in the war will become the new Bachelor on STB TV channel in Ukraine, and casting for the show, which will air in the fall, is already underway.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and First Lady Olena Zelenska made a surprise visit to Russia-friendly Serbia, signaling warming relations between the two countries despite Serbia's refusal to join international sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, media reports say.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admits the possibility of deploying American nuclear weapons in Sweden during a war, despite having previously opposed it.
As of March 31, 2024, Ukraine's public and publicly guaranteed debt amounted to UAH 5,924. 3 billion, of which 71.6% was external and 28.4% was domestic, with the weighted average cost decreasing by 1.4 times and the average maturity increasing by 1.6 times since 2022.
After signing an agreement to manage the Olympex port terminal, Trans Oil faced a problem - someone stubbornly did not want this asset to be managed effectively. One of Trans Oil's founders was accused of collaborating with Russia.
Ukraine shoots down a smaller share of Russian missiles as Russia increases its attacks with heavier ballistic missiles, intercepting about 46% of Russian missiles in the last six months, down from 73% in the previous six months.
The price of bitcoin fell to about $60,000 amid concerns about rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, as well as fears of tighter cryptocurrency regulation and capital outflows from cryptocurrency investment products.