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President Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation, emphasizing Ukraine's urgent need for air defense systems, long-range weapons, artillery shells, and military aid to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy announces that all agreements on Ukraine's receipt of long-range ATACMS missiles from the United States have been finalized.
The first package of U. S. defense aid to Ukraine after the adoption of the aid law will be delivered very quickly: some weapons will arrive in a few days and some in a few weeks, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating said.
President Zelenskiy says that the first US defense aid package after the passage of the aid law will be fast, powerful, and will strengthen Ukraine's air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities, based on his conversation with President Biden.
President Zelenskyy discussed with President Biden Russia's missile terror and attack on the Kharkiv TV tower, the US aid package following approval by the House of Representatives, plans for a bilateral security agreement, and preparations for the Peace Summit.
Millennials in the United States overwhelmingly support a four-day workweek, and 74% want to reduce their workday, a recent survey found, citing improved work-life balance and productivity as key benefits.
In the first three months of 2024, the state budget expenditures for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 408. 2 billion, or 58.9% of the total general fund expenditures.
Ukraine and South Korea sign a framework agreement that will allow Ukraine to receive up to $2. 1 billion in loans from the South Korean Fund for Economic Development and Cooperation to implement priority projects in 2024-2029.
Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.
In the two years since russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has rebuilt 513 medical facilities out of 1,581 damaged and 210 completely destroyed, despite constant bombardment and attacks by russia.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York on charges of paying hush money to a porn star during the 2016 election campaign enters a crucial phase with opening statements today.
Russia will take the necessary measures to ensure its security if Poland deploys American nuclear weapons on its territory.
Tesla and Chinese electric car makers such as Li Auto have cut prices amid fierce competition, including in the Chinese electric car market.
Papua New Guineans reject Biden's comments about cannibalism, urging him to focus on eliminating the remnants of World War II instead of making offensive remarks about their people.
At 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.