March 10, 04:04 PM • 13451 viewsMarch 9, 05:41 PM • 31732 viewsAt Ukraine's initiative, the participation of ballet dancers from the russian Mariinsky Theater in a gala concert in New York dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the American Youth Grand Prix Ballet Competition was canceled.
Ukraine's foreign currency bonds rose after the US House of Representatives approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine.
russian hackers affiliated with russian intelligence services attempted to carry out a large-scale cyberattack on critical infrastructure facilities, such as energy, heating and water supply companies in various regions of Ukraine.
EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.
TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.
Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory if NATO allies decide to do so in order to strengthen the security of NATO's eastern flank.
German Minister of Economy Robert Habeck demanded that Germany take a leading role in providing military assistance to Ukraine and expand arms production.
A bipartisan delegation of U. S. Congressional representatives visited Kyiv, confirming the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on international partners to take decisive action and strengthen Ukraine's air defense by providing additional Patriot and SAMP/T systems and ammunition.
The European Union will take over assistance to Ukraine after significant support from the United States, and Europe is considering strengthening Ukraine's air defense and using frozen Russian assets to finance further assistance.
North Korea launches an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea, the first such launch since testing a new hypersonic missile.
In 2023, global military spending reached a record high of $2,443 billion, with the United States, China and Russia being the largest spenders, driven by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other armed conflicts around the world.
In 2023, Ukraine's military spending, together with the military aid it received, accounted for about 91% of Russia's $109 billion in military spending, according to SIPRI.
The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 18 kopecks, setting the official dollar exchange rate at 39. 7879 UAH/USD.
The United States and the Philippines have launched the annual Balikatan 2024 military exercise involving 16,000 troops practicing information warfare, maritime security, and integrated air and missile defense tactics amid rising tensions in the region.
In the first quarter of 2024, Germany significantly increased its military aid to Ukraine, issuing arms export permits worth 5. 2 billion euros, of which 74% went to Ukraine.
On International Mother Earth Day, events are held around the world to address environmental issues and honor the amazing wealth of the planet. One of the symbols of the event is the Peace Bell, which embodies the unity between all the peoples of our planet.
The US is expected to impose sanctions against an ultra-Orthodox unit of the Israeli army called Netzach Yehuda, which will be the first time sanctions have been imposed against an Israeli military unit.
In March, Trump spent $4. 9 million on legal services, and he may not have enough money to pay his lawyers, as he has only $6.8 million left in his campaign accounts.
Speaker Johnson agreed to support aid to Ukraine after reviewing intelligence reports and testimonies of Russian atrocities, convinced that Putin could continue his invasion of Europe if left unchecked.
Joint Lithuanian-Polish military exercises Brave Griffin 24/II began on April 21 to practice a scenario for the defense of the Isthmus of Suwalki, involving 1,500 Lithuanian servicemen, American and Portuguese troops.
Five missiles were fired from Iraq toward a U. S. military base in northeastern Syria, the first attack on U.S. troops since February, when Iranian-backed groups ceased their attacks.
IDF Chief of Staff Gertsi Halevi approves plans to continue fighting in Gaza, with the last remaining city of Rafah yet to be cleared by Israeli troops.
The president said that russia intends to capture Chasiv Yar on its May 9 holiday, but Ukraine expects to withstand and repel the attack thanks to timely supplies of weapons.
The United States may begin sending long-range ATACMS missiles and other military equipment to Ukraine by the end of next week, according to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the decision of the US House of Representatives to approve $60 billion in defense aid to Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.
The $95 billion aid package approved by Congress will provide vital security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and strengthen U. S. security over the long term.
US military aid will allow Ukraine to plan large-scale operations and counteroffensives, boosting morale and the prospects for success in the fight against Russia.
Tesla cuts prices on the Model Y, Model X, and Model S by $2000 to attract more buyers amid falling sales and increased competition.
