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Rada recognizes territorial defense volunteers as participants in hostilities – law.
The Verkhovna Rada has recognized the volunteers of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as participants in hostilities.
Relevant bill No. 7151 has been adopted at the final reading, the Verkhovna Rada website reports.
According to an explanatory note to the bill, with the start of Russian military aggression against Ukraine, volunteers of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine began to be actively involved in ensuring the defense of Ukraine, protecting the population and interests of the state.
Therefore, in the conditions of the military invasion of Ukraine by the aggressor and in order to strengthen the ability to defend the fatherland, it became necessary to recognize the volunteers of the Terrorist Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as war veterans at the legislative level.
As previously reported, 344 MPs voted for this bill.
Ukraine-NATO Council meeting to be held on April 19 in virtual format.
The meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, which was requested by President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss the protection of the Ukrainian sky and the supply of air defense equipment, will be held on Friday in a virtual format.
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Interfax-Ukraine to host public discussion 'Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office is three years old.
On Tuesday, April 23, at 11.00, the press centre of the Interfax-Ukraine News Agency will host a public discussion entitled: "Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office is three years old. Achievements, challenges in context of Russian aggressi...
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Ukrenergo will apply schedules for limiting industrial consumers amid deficit during spring-summer repair campaign - CEO.
Ukrenergo will be forced to apply limitation schedules for industrial consumers in the context of a shortage in the energy system during the repair campaign at power plants in the spring and summer of this year, said the head of the company, Volod...
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More than 85% of Ukrainians in favor of recognizing illegitimacy of Putin's rule, breaking off all relations with Russia, except for humanitarian ones – opinion poll.
The overwhelming majority of Ukrainians support the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted in October 2023 calling on the member states of the organization to recognize Vladimir Putin as illegitimate after...
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Ukrainians reveal most positive attitude towards Canada, Latvia, UK; attitudes towards Poland, USA significantly deteriorates – opinion poll.
KYIV. Apr 18 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The most Ukrainians have a positive attitude towards Canada (93.2%), Latvia (93.1%) and the United Kingdom (92.3%), according to the results of a sociological survey conducted by the sociological service of the Ra...
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Elderly man charged with killing Uber driver apparently victim of scam.
William Brock, 81, is charged with the murder of Uber driver Loletha Hall, 61, but authorities believe they were both unknowingly targeted by scammers. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC N...
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Copenhagen's historic Old Stock Exchange erupts in flames, collapsing legendary spire.
"This is our Notre Dame": Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange building, which dates back to the 17th century, erupted into flames in what onlookers could only describe as a tragedy. The iconic building's dragon-tail spire, which legend says protected ...
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New details on the murder of 2 Kansas moms
Officials say the bodies of the missing women have been found and four people are being held in connection with their deaths. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episo...
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King Charles was ‘miserable’ with ‘mismatch’ Diana… Camilla gave him backbone.
The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the bigges...
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Watch live: House of Lords debate the Rwanda bill
The controversial Rwanda asylum bill may complete its parliamentary stages and become law this week. Peers in the House of Lords will consider the Commons amendments after they defeated the Lords most recent recommendations. The Safety of Rwanda (...
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Business Live with Ian King: IMF downgrades its growth forecasts for a number of leading economies.
Join Ian King as he tackles the biggest business and economic stories, with reports and interviews live from our studios in the heart of London. Tap the 'Notify me' bell button to be reminded when the show goes live and make sure you don't miss an...
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