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Two dozen countries announce new military assistance to Ukraine – Pentagon chief.
Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin said that 20 countries have decided to send additional military assistance to Kyiv.
"About 20 countries have announced new security assistance packages. Many countries are donating critically needed artillery ammunition (...), tanks and other armored vehicles," Austin said at a press conference on Monday following a meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
He said that other countries have taken on new commitments to train the Ukrainian military.
Austin thanked the Czech Republic for its significant support, including the recent transfer of combat helicopters, tanks and missile systems.
In addition, the chief of the Pentagon announced Denmark's decision to send Ukraine a Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher and ammunition.
In addition, the Pentagon chief welcomed the contribution of Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland to the supply of Ukraine with artillery. Separately, Austin noted the role of Britain in coordinating the transfer of military assistance to Ukraine.
The chief of the Pentagon announced that the third meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group will be held on June 15 on the sidelines of the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
The group's first meeting took place in April at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Four people, including two children, hospitalized with injuries after enemy drone attack on Odesa – Trukhanov.
Fifty-eight apartments in 22 houses were damaged, four people, including two children, were hospitalized with injuries as a result of a drone attack on Odesa last night, Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov has said.
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Enemy attacks Poltava region, no casualties reported – local authorities.
Russian occupation forces attacked the Poltava community in Poltava region on Tuesday, no casualties were reported, Head of Poltava Regional Military Administration Pylyp Pronin has said.
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How to choose a request for an online consultation with a psychotherapist.
Advertisement Turning to an online psychotherapist can be the first step in solving various problems and achieving psychological well-being. However, before scheduling a consultation, it is important to determine what issue you want to address wit...
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Verkhovna Rada adopts individual educational trajectory bill – Dpty PM Fedorov.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in second reading a bill on individual educational trajectories in higher education, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development Mykhailo Fedorov, who is also the Minister of Digit...
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European Parliament supports liberalization of trade regime with Ukraine, strengthening protective measures for EU farmers.
The European Parliament finally voted and supported the proposal of the European Commission, modified during negotiations with the Council of the EU, to extend for another year, until June 5, 2025, the liberal trade regime with Ukraine, aimed at s...
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Meghan Markle’s acting career is dead despite Netflix wanting ‘pound of flesh’, warns expert.
Meghan Markle’s acting career is dead despite Netflix wanting their “pound of flesh”, according to a royal expert. Channel 5’s royal correspondent Simon Vigar spoke on The Sun’s Royal Show about whether we could see former Suits star Meghan return...
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Jewish Columbia University students seek attend class remotely amid protests.
Israel activist Lizzy Savetsky joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss Jewish students petitioning Columbia University to attend classes virtually amid safety fears, saying the leadership is ‘doing nothing.’ #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch ...
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Heavy rainfall floods parts of China
Torrential rainstorms have swept through parts of southern China, flooding rural areas and trapping local residents. #China #Rain #Shorts SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Ins...
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Joe Manchin and Rob Portman speak about the future of US politics.
Retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and former Sen. Rob Portman, an Ohio Republican, sit down with CNN's Manu Raju to talk about the state of US politics. #CNN #News
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Sheriff chokes up describing deadly car accident at child's birthday party.
Police say 2 young siblings were killed and at least 12 others were injured at a child’s birthday party in Michigan when a car drove into the building. The 66-year-old driver, who authorities allege was intoxicated while operating the vehicle, was...
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House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan.
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where legislators passed the $95 billion package of aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies on Saturday. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events...
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