Interfax-Ukraine

News about recent political developments in Ukraine, key Ukrainian economic news and major current events in the CIS and the rest of the world.

More news

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.

The relevant announcement was made by the headquarters of the alliance on Thursday.

On Friday, April 19, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will chair a virtual meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of NATO defense ministers. The virtual participation of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is also expected, the announcement says.

Earlier, the date of the meeting was announced by Stoltenberg himself.

Tags: #council #ukraine_nato

McConnell says he still believes ex-presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution.

McConnell says he still believes ex-presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells "Face the Nation" that he stands by "everything" he said in the days and weeks after the Jan. 6 attack about former President Donald Trump's actions related to that day. "Obviously, it'll be up to the S...

CBS News -

Niece of U.S.-Israeli hostage says she worries closing deal isn't in Netanyahu's political interest

Niece of U.S.-Israeli hostage says she worries closing deal isn't in Netanyahu's political interest

Hanna Siegel, the niece of U.S.-Israeli Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas, tells "Face the Nation" that while the Biden administration has shown an "unwavering and relentless commitment to my family the families of all the hostages,...

CBS News -

What does it mean to be a red state or a blue state?.

What does it mean to be a red state or a blue state?.

Here’s a look at how the tradition of calling states that usually favor Republicans “red” and Democrats “blue” came about. » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, ...

VOA News -

How AI causes serious environmental problems (but might also provide solutions) - DW News.

How AI causes serious environmental problems (but might also provide solutions) - DW News.

Companies and the academic community are rushing to take advantage of big, recent advances in artificial intelligence. In many cases, they're using AI to minimize humanity's impact on the environment and find solutions for the climate crisis. But ...

DW News -

King Charles set to resume some public duties

King Charles set to resume some public duties

King Charles is set to resume some public duties this week as he undergoes cancer treatment.

ABC News -

American tourist jailed for allegedly bringing ammunition to Turks & Caicos.

American tourist jailed for allegedly bringing ammunition to Turks & Caicos.

Tyler Wenrich, 31, was on a cruise ship last week celebrating a friend’s bachelor party when police say they found bullets in his backpack after a stop in Grand Turk. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live ...

ABC News -