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No progress yet in talks on F-16 jets for Ukraine – Dutch foreign minister.
Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra has said that there is no progress to report in international talks on the possible delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
That's according to Reuters, Ukrinform reports.
"We haven't reached a solution yet," Hoekstra said in response to questions about earlier announced talks of the Dutch with the UK, Denmark, Belgium and other partners to possibly deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine.
"When we are ready to cross that bridge and are ready to communicate this, we will," he said.
Read also: Belgium declares readiness to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16
In a statement on Tuesday British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he had agreed with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte to "work to build an international coalition to provide Ukraine with combat air capabilities, supporting with everything from training to procuring F-16 jets."
Rutte earlier this month during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Netherlands said talks on a potential donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine were progressing.
War update: 71 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours.
In the past 24 hours, 71 combat engagements took place on the battlefield in Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled most enemy attacks in the Bakhmut, Novopavlivka and Avdiivka sectors.
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Zelensky meets with representatives of Jewish organizations.
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with representatives of Jewish organizations and students of a Jewish school and thanked the entire Jewish community for supporting Ukraine in its struggle for freedom.
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Strike on Dzhankoi: General Staff shares footage of missile launch.
On the night of April 17, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed four S-400 launchers, an air defense control center, three radar station, and an airspace surveillance equipment "Fundament-M" in Crimea.
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European Commission allocates additional EUR 10M to support researchers from Ukraine.
The European Commission has announced the allocation of an additional 10 billion euros to support researchers from Ukraine under the Horizon Europe program.
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President awards 226 Ukrainian defenders
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 226 defenders of Ukraine with state awards.
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Trailer: 20/20 ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ - Premieres April 19 on ABC.
A beloved young pastor was shot dead by his wife. Why did she do it? 20/20 “The Preacher’s Wife” full episode premieres Friday, April 19th on ABC. Stream later on Hulu.
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Greenpeace call for government to reduce plastic production by 75% by 2040.
The UK throws away an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic every week, and Greenpeace says it is 'out of control'. The campaign group are warning that plastic recycling will never be able to catch up with the amount of waste being produced. The...
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How Iran's attack on Israel unfolded - and what happened next.
Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in an assault that set off air raid sirens across Israel on Saturday night. The attack was over by Sunday morning and Israel reopened its air space, saying it had intercepted 99% of the projectiles launch...
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Supreme Court hears case related to felony charges for Capitol riot.
Over 300 people, including former President Donald Trump, face felony obstruction charges in connection to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: W...
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Israeli forces recover 36-foot Iranian missile
Fox News' Trey Yingst reports live from southern Israel on the latest attacks and possible plans to strike back at Iran. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour al...
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