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US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets.
"This is an approach that could be broadly supported by countries that are concerned about the seizure of assets, and some of the interest could be brought forward through, for example, a loan," Yellen said.
War update: 114 combat clashes along Ukrainian frontlines.
Over the past 24 hours, 114 combat engagements were reported between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invasion troops on different axes of the front.
Ukrainian Maria Sulyalina receives human rights award in Sweden for documenting war crimes against children in occupied territories.
The award granted by the international non-governmental organization Civil Rights Defenders recognizes Sulialina's efforts to advocate for those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine, specifically children living in occupied territories.
U.S. readying new $6B security aid package for Ukraine - media
The U.S. administration intends on Friday to announce the allocation of a new large-scale package of military aid for Ukraine worth $6 billion.
Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine
Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on April 25.
Journalist, soldier Alla Pushkarchuk killed in war
Alla Pushkarchuk (call sign "Ruta"), a former journalist with the Tyzhden and Chytomo outlets, was killed in action on April 25.
Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance.
Editor's Note: The Kyiv Independent is exclusively re-publishing an interview with Ihor Poshyvailo prepared by the Forum for Ukrainian Studies, a research publication for experts, practitioners, and academics to discuss, explore, reflect upon...
Stoltenberg says “not too late for Ukraine to prevail” with swift weapons support.
NATO's Jens Stoltenberg says it's "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as far as Western commitments turn into deliveries of weapons and ammo quickly.
Tractor explodes on enemy mine in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, a tractor hit a mine while working in a field and caught fire after an explosion, the driver was not injured.
Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast
Throughout the day, Russian forces assailed the Sumy border with various weapons, including drones, artillery, mortar, artillery, grenade launchers, and mines.
Politico: US set to announce $ 6 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
The US is preparing to announce a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine, incorporating Patriot and artillery munitions and additional military support, per Politico sources.
International Women's Award «Guardian of Humanity» presented in Kyiv.
A new international women's award, Guardian of Humanity, presented in Kyiv on Thursday, aims to honor outstanding women for their efforts toward the development of their countries, as well as to strengthening contacts and ties with Ukraine.
AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat.
According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones have changed the situation on the ground substantially, increasing the vehicles' risk of detection.
Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines.
Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in Donetsk Oblast on April 25.
Lukashenka scared Belarusians with Lithuanian drones and NATO troops before unanimous approval of military doctrine.
Lukashenka regime alleges prevention of a Lithuanian drone attack on Minsk and accuses the opposition of plotting to seize a Belarusian district to introduce NATO troops in Belarus.
Mykolaiv authorities sign agreement with Nefco to rebuild water supply system.
Mykolaiv city authorities have signed an agreement with the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) to rebuild a water supply system in the Korabelnyi district.
Parliament fails to support pension reform bill at first reading.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to back draft law 9212 on accumulative pension provision as part of the pension reform at its first reading on Wednesday.
European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia.
"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activitiesin Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."
Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine.
The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones, counter-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, and may be finalized as soon as April 26, the officials said.
Ukraine, Germany preparing new forest sector project.
In June 2024, Ukraine will present a new three-year forest management project developed in cooperation with German experts.