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Netherlands, Belgium to start training Ukrainian crews for minehunters.
The Netherlands and Belgium will start training the Ukrainian military for minehunters.
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said this on Twitter, according to Ukrinform.
"Today, in the port city Odesa, I announced that the Netherlands intends to provide two minehunters to Ukraine. Belgium and the Netherlands will start training Ukrainian crews for these vessels this year. This initiative will contribute to maritime security in the Black Sea," Ollongren wrote.
She also added that she had witnessed the destruction caused by Russian attacks.
"In the Ukrainian port of Mykolaiv I witnessed the destruction caused by Russian attacks. But also the bravery and strength of the Ukrainian people. Our support helps. It keeps spirits up. It makes a difference," Ollongren said.
Earlier reports said that the Netherlands intends to provide Ukraine with two Alkmaar-class minehunters, starting in 2025.
Bulgarian president does not approve new foreign minister with pro-Ukrainian stance.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has refused to approve Daniel Mitov as acting foreign minister.
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Primary psychological aid centers open in shopping centers in Kharkiv.
In Kharkiv, primary psychological care centers have been opened in three shopping centers, and four more are being prepared.
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Ohryzko: ATACMS missiles will allow Ukraine to accelerate Russia's defeat.
Long-range ATACMS missiles will allow Ukraine to accelerate Russia's defeat, and the recent "explosive" events in Dzhankoy are a vivid example of this.
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Yermak and Szijjártó agree on bilateral meeting next week.
The head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, agreed by phone to hold a bilateral meeting next week.
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State Property Fund held eight successful privatization auctions in week.
From April 15 to 19, the State Property Fund held eight successful online privatization auctions in the Prozorro.Sale system for a total of UAH 28.5 million.
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Dubai: Heaviest rain ever recorded in United Arab Emirates causes chaos.
A major clean-up operation is underway in Dubai after heavy rains hit the UAE, flooding sections of major motorways and leaving vehicles abandoned right across the region. The storms forced Dubai International Airport to close temporarily. Some ca...
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Section 21: Almost one million private renters given no-fault evictions since 2019.
In 2019, the Conservative party promised to end section 21 notices -- orders that allow landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason. Since then, according to the charity Shelter, almost a million private renters have been forced to move und...
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Video shows passenger airlifted from Disney cruise ship.
The US Coast Guard rescued a pregnant woman from a Disney cruise ship outside of Puerto Rico after she experienced a medical emergency onboard.
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Americans seek vacations that prioritize personal health.
American vacationers are seeking "longevity vacations" to prioritize health and wellness during travel breaks, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. Alex Janin, the personal health reporter who wrote the article, joins CBS News wit...
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Watch Sky News at Ten │ Wednesday 17 April
Watch News at Ten for a roundup of today's top stories from the UK and across the world. At 10.30pm, we will be reviewing tomorrow's front pages in Sky Papers. Read more on tonight's stories #SkyNews #NewsatTen #News #SkyPapers SUBSCRIBE to our Yo...
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MTG says GOP support is ‘growing’ to oust Speaker Johnson.
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor, including funding for Ukraine, after facing significant pressure from hardliners. CNN’s Manu Raju reports. #CNN #News
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