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Umerov: 244/344 weapon systems approved by Ukraine Defense Ministry in six months are Ukrainian-made.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov says his ministry has approved 344 new weapon systems for the Armed Forces over the past 6 months, with 244 of them produced domestically.
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine
Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive, and hitting the same place again to target those who came to put out the fire, help the victims, or document a potential war crime is a well-honed tool of Russia in its wars...
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Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy occupiers’ IFVs, APCs and MTBs in Kreminna direction.
The enemy does not stop assaulting in the Kreminna direction either day or night. However, the operators of the 12th Azov Brigade’s RUBPAK destroyed a group of occupiers along with their equipment.
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Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense.
Ukraine will send a request to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council to discuss the defense of Ukrainian skies and supplies of air defense systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his evening address on April 16.
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AFU General Staff: 50 combat engagements were recorded over last day, enemy attacked most in Novopavlivka direction.
The 783rd day of Russia’s large-scale armed aggression against our country continues. During the day, 50 combat engagements were recorded.
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 127
Editor’s Note: This is issue 127 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from April 6-12, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission.BanksEBRD extends 200-million-euro lending guarantee to Oschadbank. On...
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Zelenskyy: NSDC to consider threat to state security due to distribution of online casinos.
The National Security and Defense Council is preparing to consider the issue of threats to national security due to the distribution of online casinos.
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Zelensky: We will request convening of NATO-Ukraine Council meeting.
Ukraine will request convening a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on the protection of airspace, and the supply of air defense systems and missiles.
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Kostin: More than 12 thousand civilians, including 543 children, were killed in Ukraine as result of full-scale Russian aggression.
As a result of Russia’s full-scale aggression in Ukraine, more than 12,000 civilians have been killed, and more than 126,000 war crimes committed by the Russian occupiers are being investigated.
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Umerov discusses strengthening air defense and providing Ukraine with missiles with Pentagon chief Austin.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umierov has a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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Umierov discusses strengthening air defense and providing Ukraine with missiles with Pentagon chief Austin.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umierov has a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 51.
Editor’s note: This is issue 51 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from April 8- 14, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parl...
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Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of drone coalition.
The Latvian government will deliver its first batch of drones as part of the Latvian-led drone coalition, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina told reporters on April 16.
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White House ready to consider funding bills, including that for Ukraine.
The administration of US President Joe Biden has expressed its readiness to consider certain funding bills for allies, including Ukraine, which have been prepared by Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
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Latvia preparing to send first batch of drones to Ukraine – PM.
Latvia is preparing to send the first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of the drone coalition.
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Latvia is preparing first batch of drones for Ukraine as part of Drone Coalition.
As part of the Drone Coalition, Latvia is preparing to send the first batch of drones to Ukraine. It is not reported how many drones or what type of drones will be sent in the first batch.
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Speaker Johnson advances aid bills, but time running out as Ukraine’s supplies dry up.
After six grueling months, the U.S. House of Representatives may finally be preparing to vote on a new aid package for Ukraine.House Speaker Mike Johnson said on April 16 that following new rounds of talks with House Republicans, he planned to adv...
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EU To Begin Work On Expanding Sanctions Against Iran As Israeli War Cabinet Meets Again.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says he will request that the EU’s diplomatic service start work on an expansion of sanctions in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel.
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Occupier tries to shoot down kamikaze drone by throwing stone at it.
Soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade attacked the Russian invader with a kamikaze drone.
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Stefanchuk: Ukraine expects due to mandate of Council of Europe Commissioner, rights of Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression to be protected.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a meeting with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty, during which he paid special attention to the issue of the return of illegally deported children to Ukraine.
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