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Fighter jet coalition: Zelensky, European leaders agree to continue work at Ramstein format meeting.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders agreed to continue the work on an official decision to create a coalition of fighter jets at the next Ramstein format meeting, after future consultations with the American side.
Embassies of 23 countries in Ukraine demand Russia return Ukrainian children – joint statement.
On International Day of Children Protection, the embassies of a number of countries signed a statement calling on the Russian Federation to return Ukrainian children to Ukraine.
Financial sector greatly improves assessment of its condition in six months, but again concerned about corruption, work of law enforcers.
The balance of answers of financial sector participants to the question about its current state in May 2023 for the first time since the start of the full-scale war became positive (+11%): almost a third rated it as good, and only 9% - below satis...
Kadyrov’s troops likely ordered to pick up where Wagner left off – ISW.
The Kremlin could seek to reestablish Kadyrov’s forces as the main offensive force following the conclusion of the Wagner forces’ activities and subsequent withdrawal from the frontlines Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic...
Ukraine heads UNWTO Commission for Europe for first time in history.
At the 68th meeting of the European Commission of the UN World Tourism Organization, held in the city of Sofia (Bulgaria), Ukraine was elected for the first time to chair this body, the press service of the State Agency for Tourism Development of ...
Mudslide Kills Three, Including Two Children, In Tajikistan's East.
A massive mudslide killed three people, including two children, in the village of Qushai in eastern Tajikistan in the early hours of June 1.
Metro Ukraine installs defibrillators in all operating trade centers of network.
Metro Ukraine has installed automatic external defibrillators in all operating shopping centers of the chain, the retailer's press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
Next Ramstein meeting to discuss creation of Ukrainian Sky Shield coalition – Zelenskyy.
At the next meeting in the Ramstein format, the creation of a coalition of combat aircraft Ukrainian Sky Shield will be discussed, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the Telegram channel on Thursday, following the results of meetings...
Ukraine receives $19.8B in international aid this year
Ukraine has received $19.79 billion in financial aid from international partners this year.
Ukriane gains European backing for peace summit without Russia – WSJ.
Ukraine, backed by European leaders, is planning a global summit excluding Russia, aiming to gather support for its terms to end the war According to senior Ukrainian presidential adviser and European diplomats, Ukraine and its allies are working ...
Ukraine: Three killed, including girl (9), in Russian missile strike on Kyiv.
Border tensions rise amid shelling and new raid from Ukraine
Zelenskyy: NATO is best guarantee of security, as so far no examples of Russia attacking any country from Alliance.
NATO membership is the best guarantee of security, because so far there are no examples of Russia attacking any of the countries of the Alliance, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
The Netherlands in talks to supply additional Patriot systems to Ukraine – Rutte.
The Netherlands is putting pressure on a number of countries in Europe and beyond for additional deliveries of Patriot systems to Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said at a press conference in Chisinau on Thursday.
Zelenskyy outlines three-step plan to counter Russia, touts “Patriot coalition” at European Summit.
At a summit of European leaders, Ukrainian President Zelensky outlined a plan “known to Europe” to help Ukraine repel Russia and proposed creating a “heavenly shield” for Europe with the help of a “Patriot coalition&#...
Ukrainian forces launch 11 air strikes on enemy positions.
Throughout the day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine launched nine air strikes on Russian clusters of personnel and military equipment, as well as two strikes the enemy’s anti-aircraft missile systems.
Tens of thousands join Pride parade in Jerusalem
Netanyahu’s government, made up of right-wing and religious parties, has several openly homophobic members
China urges European Union to ‘act prudently’ on Russia sanctions.
‘China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law,’ says Beijing spokeswoman
Finland working on first phase of security fence along Russian border.
Baricade planned for border-crossing points where access is easy in move driven by ‘changing security environment’
Russia increases number of missile carriers in Black Sea to four.
The Russian Federation has increased the number of missile carriers in the Black Sea to four, putting the frigate Admiral Essen on combat duty.