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Canada offers Ukraine loan of up to CAD 120 mln to support economic resilience, development.
The Government of Canada has offered to provide a loan of up to CAD 120 million to support the economic stability and development of Ukraine.
"Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada has offered to provide a loan of up to CAD 120 million to the Government of Ukraine to support the country's economic resilience and governance reforms," the Government of Canada said in a statement on Friday.
In addition, Canada has also offered to provide a technical assistance grant of up to CAD 6 million to support the implementation of the loan. Canadian and Ukrainian officials are already meeting to discuss the potential terms of the loan and a timeline for its implementation.
"Ukrainians can always count on Canada to be there for them when needed. By working together, we can strengthen the economy and help advance governance reforms. I authorized this proposed loan to support Ukraine's ability to respond to its population’s needs amid Russia’s aggressive actions. This is just one step in helping build a secure future for Ukrainians, and I will continue to look at ways to support Ukraine," Sajjan said.
Zelenskyy meets with Ukrainian Jewish community on eve of Passover holiday.
On the occasion of the Passover holiday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Jewish religious organizations and talked with students of the specialized school No. 325 Happiness (Schastia), his press service has rep...
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Seventy-one military clashes recorded on front line – AFU General Staff.
Seventy-one military clashes were recorded on the front line in the south and east of Ukraine during the day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook.
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Ukrainian aviation carries out nine strikes on enemy concentration areas.
During the day, the aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck nine enemy personnel concentration areas, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook.
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Ukrnafta will reduce electricity consumption at its filling stations.
PJSC Ukrnafta will reduce electricity consumption at its gas stations from 17:00 to 07:00, the company’s press service reported.
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Russians carry out six missiles, 63 air strikes on Ukraine’s territory over day.
The Russian invaders carried out six rocket and 63 air strikes during the day, and also carried out 41 multiple rocket launchers on positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
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Gutfeld: This would give Trump martyr status
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld gives his take on what former President Trump should do if the judge in his hush money case won’t allow him to attend his son’s high school graduation on ‘Gutfeld!’ #foxnews #fox #gutfeld Subscribe to Fox News! Watch mor...
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Fire destroys iconic 400-year-old building in Copenhagen.
Firefighters battled a blaze that collapsed the historic Copenhagen old stock exchange that dates back 400 years. NBC's Kier Simmons gets residents' reactions to watching the iconic building fall and reports on how witnesses teamed up with workers...
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WATCH: Elephant escapes circus and wanders Montana streets.
An elephant named Viola escaped from a traveling circus and took a walk through the streets of Butte, Montana, before she was recaptured. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver...
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Dubai residents use boat to navigate flooded streets.
Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East flooding the United Arab Emirates. At least 18 people died in Oman, due to the severe weather. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deli...
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Tom Cotton: The police should arrest these pro-Hamas lunatics.
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., reacts to disruptive protesting and taking matters into your own hands to get protesters out of the way on 'The Ingraham Angle.' #foxnews #ingraham Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel L...
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Hong Kong is losing most of its iconic neon signs
Hong Kong’s iconic neon-soaked streets are losing their luster due to new safety regulations. An estimated 500 signs remain, down from the peak of 150,000. Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the residents who fear the city is losing an essential part ...
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