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Rada asks European Parliament, EU Council to extend temporary measures on trade liberalization.

The Verkhovna Rada has appealed to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union with a request to continue the temporary measures to liberalize trade until the completion of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union.

Corresponding draft resolution No. 8075 was supported by 301 parliamentarians at a plenary session on Thursday, MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said on Telegram.

As reported, the duration of the preferential regime is provided for by the Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU dated May 30, 2022 on temporary trade liberalization measures that supplement trade preferences for Ukrainian goods in accordance with the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

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Foreign aid passes: How the delay in funding affected Ukraine and Israel wars.

Foreign aid passes: How the delay in funding affected Ukraine and Israel wars.

After signing the funding aid package for Ukraine and Israel, President Joe Biden thanked Republicans for their collaboration in passing the bills but acknowledged the lack of border security provisions. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on how the...

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Military horses seen running through central London.

Military horses seen running through central London.

Household Cavalry horses without riders were seen running loose in central London Wednesday morning, after escaping from an exercise at the Horse Guards Parade. All riders and horses are now “receiving the appropriate medical attention,” said police.

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'Two horses started hurtling down the road' - Witness speaks to Sky News.

'Two horses started hurtling down the road' - Witness speaks to Sky News.

Photographer Jordan Pettitt was in central London when he saw two horses "hurtling down" the road. He described how Aldwych fell silent before the animals appeared. It is thought several horses bolted after they were spooked by the noise of builde...

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Columbia University extends deadline to clear protest encampment.

Columbia University extends deadline to clear protest encampment.

The deadline for Columbia University students to clear a protest encampment has been extended for 48 hours. The university said it's making "important progress" in talks with the pro-Palestinian protesters. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbr...

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#BREAKING: Biden says U.S. to begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within 'hours'

#BREAKING: Biden says U.S. to begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within 'hours'

Pres. Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. will begin sending equipment to Ukraine within "a few hours." "It was a difficult path [to my desk] and should have been easier and it should have gotten there sooner. But in the end, we did what America al...

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Biden speaks as he signs foreign aid bill

Biden speaks as he signs foreign aid bill

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine, capping months of negotiations and debate. #CNN #News

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