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Ukraine spends $8.3 bln on war with Russia – Finance Minister
Ukraine was forced to spend UAH 245.1 billion, or $8.3 billion, on the war with Russia, while this resource was supposed to go to the country's development, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said.
As he told Reuters, these expenditures, originally included in the state budget for development, went to defense needs and social support – from the purchase and repair of weapons to emergency support for internally displaced people.
Acceptance of applications for consular actions for men of mobilization age to continue on May 18, taking into account new legal requirements.
After the law On amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on certain issues of military service, mobilization and military registration comes into force on May 18, 2024, the process of accepting and considering applications for consular a...
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Rada doesn't consider bill on use of English language on Tuesday due to resonance of dubbing norm.
The bill on the use of the English language in Ukraine, prepared for the second reading, was not on the agenda of the plenary session on Tuesday, since the proposal to dub 50% of English-language films into Ukrainian caused a public outcry, Head o...
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Ukraine to secure additional EUR 100 mln from Council of Europe for healthcare reconstruction.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at a meeting on Tuesday, April 23, has made a decision that will help attract an additional EUR 100 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank for the reconstruction of Ukrainian healthcare, said Prime ...
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Ukraine ships over 200,000 tonnes of food aid to African countries through Grain from Ukraine.
Within the framework of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's initiative Grain from Ukraine, Ukraine has already shipped over 200,000 tonnes of food supplies.
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Zelenskyy says at least 300,000 employees hired at Ukrainian defense industry enterprises.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an evening video address said that at least 300,000 employees are currently employed at the enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.
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This week was a bad week for the U.S. Constitution, Ted Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, weighs in on the House passing the $95 billion foreign aid package, the lack of border funding, the Democrats' number one concern and the rise of anti-Israel protests. #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Vid...
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Where are this year’s trendiest travelers heading?
ABC News’ Will Ganss breaks down the 2024 trendiest destinations to travel to with great deals that are beyond the beach. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes ...
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Biden to talk abortion in Florida; Trump’s NY trial enters new stage.
The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening remarks begin. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to talk about reproductive rights. VOA’s Veronica Bal...
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England facing a measles emergency as cases surge
England is facing a measles emergency with 86 confirmed cases in England over the past week, according to the UK Health Security Agency. It brings the total number of recorded cases of measles to almost 900 since the start of this year, a sharp in...
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The Migrant Priest - Helping African Refugees in the Mediterranean - 52 Documentary.
Since 2003, Father Mussie Zerai has received thousands of emergency calls from distressed refugees and migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. The Eritrean priest, head of the refugee rights organization Habeshia, travels to the Italian island...
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Universal Studios tram accident leaves at least 15 injured.
At least 15 people were injured in a tram accident at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol said the tram was making a turn when it hit a guardrail and overturned. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of ...
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