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Zelenskyy thanks British PM for allocating largest package of defense aid.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
"The UK Prime Minister informed me of the allocation of the largest defense aid package so far, worth half a billion pounds. Storm Shadow and other types of missiles, hundreds of armored vehicles and watercraft, ammunition - Ukraine really needs all this on the battlefield," Zelenskyy wrote on the Telegram channel on Tuesday.
The President thanked the UK and the Prime Minister personally for "showing such strong support and for their commitment to further develop defense cooperation, particularly with a focus on maritime and long-range capabilities."
In addition, the parties discussed the need to create an effective model for the confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation, and also exchanged expectations from the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland and the summit of the European Political Community in the UK.
It was previously reported that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will travel to Poland on Tuesday, April 23, to announce a massive increase in military support for Ukraine, in particular GBP 500 million in additional military funding.
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Concorde Capital to carry out large-scale reconstruction of Kyiv bus station.
The investment company Concorde Capital is implementing a project for the reconstruction of Kyiv bus station, located near the Central Railway Station (Vokzalna subway station), better known as "Yama," Concorde Capital founder Ihor Mazepa said on ...
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Yermak thanks Sullivan, team of US presidential administration for their efforts to approve assistance to Ukraine.
Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, during a telephone conversation with adviser to the President of the United States on National Security Issues, Jake Sullivan, thanked him for "the efforts made by the administration of the...
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World majority should be present at Peace Summit – Zelenskyy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he had accurate information on how Russia is going to disrupt the Peace Summit.
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DTEK machine builders complete delivery of 30 transport trolleys for Pavlohradvuhillia.
Corum Druzhkivka Machine Building Plant, part of the engineering Corum Group, has completed the shipment of 30 transport trolleys ordered by DTEK Pavlohradvuhillia, the plant said on Facebook.
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Zelenskyy listens to reports from Syrsky and Umerov.
On Wednesday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
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Stepping out of the shadows
When Chinese journalist Su Yutong fled her home country in 2010, she thought she would find safety. But even in exile in Germany, the reporter is targeted by China. From Berlin, Liam Scott has the story. Videographer: Jonathan Spier » Subscribe to...
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Federal Reserve likely to leave interest rates unchanged.
The Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates Wednesday as inflation persists. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down the data. #economy #news #finance CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news servic...
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Schumer: Reclassifying marijuana is 'long overdue'
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., held a press conference with other Democratic lawmakers to introduce the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. The legislation will aim to change the federal government's approach to handling marijuana, as the Bi...
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Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported outside Wisconsin middle school.
An emergency alert sent out by the Dane County Sheriff's Office near Madison, Wisconsin, warned of a reported active shooter with a long rifle. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live...
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Police confront protesters at University of Wisconsin.
Police moved protesters out of an encampment at the University of Wisconsin. The operation came after campus police gave protesters 15 minutes to remove their tents, according to the student newspaper The Daily Cardinal. #CNN #News
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Violence erupts between protest groups at UCLA
Clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and counterprotesters on UCLA's campus erupted overnight. Video shows some counterprotesters pulling away barricades around the pro-Palestinian encampment.
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