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EU leaders call on European Council to urgently provide air defense to Ukraine.
The heads of state and government of the EU countries, which are holding a two-day meeting in Brussels in the format of the European Council, have called on the European Council and EU member states to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense sys...
Zelensky addresses European Council summit participants, emphasizes Ukraine's need for more air defense systems.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed European Council summit participants on April 17, calling for urgent assistance with air defense systems in order to counter daily Russian attacks.
Zelensky: Occupiers must lose, and each of their losses is Ukraine's strength.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken part in the work of the European Council, where he outlined the key priorities - air defense and the front.
Invaders drop three bombs on Lyman in Donetsk region.
The Russian forces attacked Lyman in the Donetsk region with guided bombs and an FPV drone.
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56
Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official Facebook page. He was 56 years old.
Denmark allocates DKK 200M in support of Ukraine’s defense industry.
Denmark will support Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers and allocate DKK 300 million (about USD 43 million) in assistance to Ukraine’s private sector.
Culture Ministry removes historical status of Kyiv's Peoples' Friendship Arch, allows for dismantling.
Ukraine's Ministry of Culture removed the formerly-named Peoples' Friendship Arch from the state register of monuments of national importance due to its association with Russia's ambitions for Soviet reunification, indicating that the monument "ma...
The Washington Post: Secret Russian document reveals plan for weakening West.
A secret Russian Foreign Ministry document obtained by The Washington Post reveals Russia's intention to leverage its war in Ukraine to challenge what it perceives as American dominance and reshape the global order.
Defense Forces: Russians reduce number of attacks in east by one third.
Over the past day, our defenders repelled 19 attacks in the Bakhmut direction and 20 in the Novopavlivka direction, compared to 33 and 30 combat engagements recorded the day before.
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa, Chisinau
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has visited Odesa and Chisinau, where he announced the allocation of an additional NOK 70 million ($6.4 million) in humanitarian aid to Moldova and Ukrainian refugees.
Russia increases use of prohibited riot control agents against Ukrainian forces on battlefield.
Ukrainian troops on the eastern front face a new threat as Russian forces increasingly resort to tear gas attacks, violating international conventions.
Ukraine will receive a new aid package from Canada - Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Kovaliv.
Ukraine will receive an additional package of aid from Canada in 2024.
Russia attacks 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 39 times in 11 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 17.
Ukrainian, Polish foreign ministers to hold consultations on security issues.
Ukrainian and Polish diplomats will hold consultations on security issues in Ukraine in the near future.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 784: Russian strike claims 17 lives in Chernihiv as US House readies $ 61B Ukraine aid vote.
President Biden supported a $61 billion Ukraine aid bill, set to be voted on by the US House of Representatives on 20 April, as nation reels from a deadly Russian missile strike in Chernihiv that claimed 17 lives and injured 78 others.
Now we need to outplay Putin in determination so that this war finally begins to come to fair end - Zelenskyy at European Council meeting.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a special meeting of the European Council and called on MEPs to be more decisive in helping Ukraine.
RFE/RL Schemes investigation reveals over 2,000 foreign-made parts used in Russian Sukhoi fighter jets.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's investigation project Schemes revealed on April 17 that over 2,000 foreign-made electronic components are allegedly contained in Russian Sukhoi (Su-type) fighter jets, primarily originating from Japan and the Unit...
Russian missile strike in Chernihiv kills 17, injures 78; City declares day of mourning.
Preliminary reports indicate the three missiles were Russian-fired Iskanders.
I am concerned that we are losing focus on situation in Ukraine - Lithuanian President Nausėda.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda expressed concern that the focus on the situation in Ukraine has shifted to other issues.
Energoatom, Holtec International sign agreement to produce SMR components in Ukraine.
In accordance with the document signed in the presence of Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko between Energoatom National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine and Holtec International, Ukraine will start the production of small m...